Celebrate the extra hour by kick-starting your Spring with some of our exciting workshops!
Begin your journey from Novice to Knight by learning the fundamentals of Medieval Swordplay with Instructor Greg Reimer:
Intro to Medieval Swordplay
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2013
Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description: Over the course of four hours you will learn the fundamentals of Armizare; a martial system first taught by Italian Knight Fiore dei Liberi in the 14th century. You will build confidence in unarmed combat, longsword, spear/quarterstaff, and sword and shield as you practice posture, movement, attack, defense, and fundamental strategy.
This is a hands on workshop ideal for adult beginners of all age levels and physical abilities. All the swordplay equipment required to participate is provided. At the end you will have the prerequisites required to continue your studies at Academie Duello in the Warrior Program or in our Longsword, Poleweapon, and Sword & Shield workshops.
Instructor: Greg Reimer
$60 (15% off for members)
Hone your defensive skills as you borrow techniques from great warriors of past with Director Devon Boorman:
Sword & Large Shield: Rotella, Kite and Round
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2013
Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description: Part defensive tool, part offensive extension of one's armour; the large shield affords the wielder a broad defense against the unforeseen attack and a tool that can be used to impede, attack, and control the opponent.
This workshop will focus on the sword and shield techniques of the foot soldier and armoured knight. From the Kite shield of the Norman warrior at the battle of Hastings to the round shield used by Celtic and Norse warriors alike.
Students will learn:
▪ How to maneuvre attacks around your own shield to maintain defense while attacking.
▪ How to use the shield offensively and defensively.
▪ Control and constrain with the shield.
▪ Opening up the opponent and maneuvring around large shields.
▪ Defense against other battlefield weapons such as the longsword and polearm.
Come prepared for a thorough workout for your mind and body.
Cost: $60 + tax (15% discount for members)
Instructor: Devon Boorman
Whether you're an entertainment professional or an amateur who enjoys re-enacting great combat scenes in your backyard, this workshop with Program Head David McCormick is for you:
Intro to Stage Combat
Date Sunday, March 24, 2013
Time 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Description In this intensive 4-hour workshop, we’ll cover the basics of stage combat, including:
▪ Slaps
▪ Punches
▪ Chokes
▪ Push and fall
▪ Sword parries and footwork
▪ Sword thrusts and cuts
▪ Playing wounds
Anyone who performs fights for entertainment needs to know these essentials, whether you’re acting in plays or film, or performing fight demonstrations. It is also a prerequisite to starting the Basic Stage Combat Program.
Instructor: David McCormick
Cost: $60 + HST (15% off for members!)
Sign up now to ensure your spot! For more information and to see more of our upcoming workshops, visit our Workshops Calendar: https://www.academieduello.com//school/workshops/workshops-calendar
Devon Boorman is the Co-Founder and Director of Academie Duello Centre for Swordplay, which has been active in Vancouver, Canada since 2004. Devon’s expertise centres on the Italian swordplay tradition including the arts of the Renaissance Italian rapier, sidesword, and longsword, as well as knife and unarmed techniques. Read more from Devon Boorman.