Our next short course shall be on the short staff. The staff is a fearsome weapon in its own right, and serves as the training tool for more complex polearms, and the use of the shortened sword in armour.
The course will work with the staff material of infamous embezzler and fechtbuch collector Paulus Hector Mair, and contrast this material with other works such as the Le Jeu de La Hache and Fiore de Liberi’s Axe in Armour.
It is recommended that prospective participants have some HEMA (or similar martial arts) experience already. Staffs will be provided – but you are welcome to bring your own!
The course will be led by Jack Fraser (lead longsword instructor) and Kai Aché (resident armour expert).
Where and When
Six weeks, ninety minute sessions.
Mondays 1930 to 2100
Starts Monday 23rd September
Ends Monday 28th October
St. Thomas of Aquins Gym Hall, accessed via Laurieston Gardens via gate below:
Cost
Full Course: £75
Concession Full Course: £50 (students, income support etc.)
Single Session Rate: £15