Science World, Vancouver's excellent science centre, has recently renovated and expanded. To celebrate the occasion they put together a lip-dub video and Duello members Rodge and Dan were there to insert a little swordplay. What's science without swords? Check out their video on their website here. Rodge and Dan are at 3:25.
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Academie Duello has been demoing it up over the past few weeks (and will be for another week at least). Two weekends ago we were at NerdFest a fantasy, mythology, and swordfighting inspired music event that got a fun writeup in Rockstar weekly, including a mention of our demonstration and booth. Check it out here. …
... well, it would be, but, it's cancelled! A reminder to all of you looking to let off steam or just place a few good-natured bets, Open Floor is cancelled this Friday (2 December). Why? Sean Hayes is coming to town to do a 3-day workshop! Want to attend? You can't: it's FULL! We do…
Tis getting close to that season where we want to purchase gifts (or strip them from our battle-won hostages) for those we care for. Oh yes, since sword-wielding Mr Bloom is otherwise engaged, our intermittent Page 3 effort for the ladies comes from closer to home … my home actually. (Meaning 'close by where I…
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A crew of twelve braved the wet November weather this morning to duel through the streets of Vancouver in the Grey Cup Parade. In the gallery you can see a couple pre-parade shots. One in gleeful anticipation, the other a view of everyone crowding together for warmth under a shop awning. The parade was…
The Academie Duello store carries a wide variety of items: books, toys, swords, armour, and sports equipment, with a number of different suppliers for each. In this post, we'll look at one of our book publishers: Freelance Academy Press. From their website: Freelance Academy Press brings readers innovative books and rich supporting material in the…
"Who would win in a fight, a samurai or a medieval knight? The answer is: the better fighter." - Maestro Sean Hayes Guest Instructor Sean Hayes' workshop series is selling out fast. Right now there are only 4 spots left! This is your last chance! Friday, December 2, 2011 7pm-9pm Developing Solo Drills for Armizare…
I don't think I'll be going to see the movie "War Horse". Not because I tend to find most Spielberg movies a bit too treacly, and not because most horse movies make me yell at the screen (why do movie makers think we won't notice when they swap a 16 hand bay for a chestnut…
We’re all over the map this week, but we have selected a ‘dominant theme’ for this slightly lengthy effort! Respects, Wes Romantic Sword BIRMINGHAM WEEKLY (Alabama) 13 October 11 Garden Variety Gallantry We often read of European knights swearing oaths on their hilts – the sword representing the very best of honour and…
"What then is chivalry? So strong a thing, and of such hardihood, and so costly in the learning, that a wicked man or low dare not undertake it... Whoso would enjoy high honor first must suitably display that he has been well-schooled in such arts..." - The Biography of Sir William Marshall Intro to the…
Hello folks, Exciting news today! We have what a special guest instructor from the WMA community coming to town. Sean Hayes is Maestro D'Armi of the Northwest Fencing Academy in Eugene, OR. Maestro Hayes' school focuses on Armizare, the martial art practiced by Italy's knightly class and draws his teaching from the Fiore de' Liberi…
We offer an eclectic mixture for this round and though not all of them are useful in our ‘studies’ – hopefully, they will appeal to your ‘interests’. Respects all, Wes In Memory THE PROVINCE (Vancouver, British Columbia) 13 November 11 Surrey Sikhs offer sword to military Sikhs of the Surrey Dasmesh Darbar Gurudwara…
So, now you've got your green cord and you're getting tired of wrestling for the loaner rapiers: it's time to think about getting your own sword. The Academie Duello store has a variety of entry-level rapiers, falling into two categories.The CAS Hanwei practical rapier is available in two lengths, 37" blade or 43". This is…
@octaypus forwarded along a very cool diagram of the evolution of swords, looking primarily at their hilts and grips, throughout the centuries. It is a very cool diagram that I felt was worth passing along. Ahh the display we could make with just a few more swords in our museum!
Greetings all! Academie Duello is looking to fill a couple exciting positions: one instructor and one volunteer. Please consider these postings yourself and pass them along to anyone who you feel might be a great fit. SwordFit Coach & Instructor Academie Duello is looking for a dynamic, fit, and charismatic teacher to be the…
Introducing Calo Heros Jolie: See the full gallery on Posterous Jolie is a 12 year old registered Canadian Horse. She has a sweet temperament, excellent manners and she loves to go. Her job will be mainly eventing and Pony Club testing, but you can expect her to put in a few hours of Mounted Combat…
Old techology, current technology and maybe future technology – the swords of our past will figure prominently in our future. Lots of Digging to Do HARBURGER ZEITUNG (Germany) 07 November 11 Mit Schild, Schwert und Lanze (Carsten Weede) With Shield, Sword and Lance: An archelogical dig is exploiting a Saxon burial site…
Easy post to write today... I'm simply linking to Roland's notes on practice from his blog, Terminal City Duellist. I'll keep my commentary out; Roland's put in a lot of thought to this and writes it out very well. I will re-mention something that bares repeating. Freeplay, while an opportunity to let loose (it is freeplay), is…