Willkommen! This Gotham Swords program studies a historical fencing tradition from Augsburg, Germany. The Augsburg School emphasizes a curriculum of foundational skills and concepts which inform the application of higher order techniques. The lessons forge a system of fencing that is applicable to Ringen (wrestling), Messer (knives), and Schwert (Longsword).
Mensur: The Weight of the Exchange [Class]
This week we discuss Mensur, the “weight” of the exchange. In this conversation we will cover: Motus (Movement), Abstand / Raum (Distance / Space), Ziet (Time), and answer the question “When should I attack my opponent?”
Diagnosing Cutting Issues [Class]
In today's class we do a lot of cutting and discuss how we can use long durational drills to diagnose issues with our cutting actions.
Snap Shots from Recent Class!
Some snapshots from yesterday's class in the park. Beautiful Fall weather for sword practice!
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