Workshops Calendar
Academie Duello offers a regular selection of workshops to members and non-members alike.
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Intro to Swordplay
Date Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description This four hour program will bring you through the Academie Duello fundamentals of attack, defense, posture and movement with our three core weapons: the rapier, sidesword, and longsword.
This workshop is ideal for beginners of all age levels and physical abilities.
Instructor: Greg Reimer
$60 + HST (15% off for members) -
Riding & Horsemanship Series, Class 2
Date Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location 12320 No 2 Road, Richmond
Description In this series of workshops participants will cover the Horsemanship material needed to progress through the ranks of the Cavaliere Program. Beginners will learn the simple care, handling and tacking-up of horses needed in order to ride, while more advanced students will study first aid, conditioning, conformation and good stable management practices. Level 4 Horsemen will be capable of competently caring for a stable of horses.
Following the Horsemanship portion of the class there will be 30 minute guided riding sessions on our school horses. Spaces for riding sessions are limited, and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Riding & Horsemanship
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $60 per session; $200 for 4 sessions
Maximum 6 participants
Horsemanship only
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cost: $30 per session; $100 for 4 sessions
Clothing / Equipment Requirements
For riding: Boots with smooth soles and minimum 1/4" heel; approved helmet (some loaners available)
For horsemanship only: sturdy closed-toe footwear; clothing appropriate for weather.
Location: Red Colt Farm, 12320 No 2 Road, Richmond -
FULL: Bow-Making Workshop with Ravenbeak Natureworks
Date Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Time 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Description Join bowyer Jamie MacDonald and learn the art of building a traditional wooden bow. Jamie is versed in many different styles (longbow, flatbow, recurve, etc.) and will help you craft an exceptional and functional bow.
All materials - including a seasoned pacific yew stave - and tools are included.
During this three day course you will learn how to:
Select a yew wood stave
Process the stave
Tiller the bow
Make a Flemish twist bowstring
Finish the bow
For more information, see http://www.ravenbeak.com
May 22-24
9am-5pm each day
$395.00 + HST -
Intro to Bartitsu
Date Saturday, May 26, 2012
Time 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Description Learn the mixed martial art of the Victorian English Gentleman. In this four-hour workshop, you'll acquire the essential Bartitsu skills of Boxing, Jujitsu, Savate and Cane fighting:
- the basic punches of scientific boxing and the first defensive moves of pugilism
- the first throw from jujitsu and how to land without hurting yourself when thrown
- the foundations of walking stick self-defence, and the essential kicks of savate
This Introduction to Bartitsu is a pre-requisite for the ongoing Bartitsu class. We want all newcomers to the weekly class to have some familiarity with the core techniques, and to get some practice in an easy environment where all of the students are learning the skills together.
So, whether you're interested in studying Bartitsu on an ongoing basis, or if you just want to learn the essential elements, the Introduction to Bartitsu covers the fundamentals. Fun and self-defense without getting your spats dirty!
Instructor: David McCormick
$60 (15%off for members) -
Rapier: Body Mechanics
Date Sunday, May 27, 2012
Time 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Description Whether you are brand new to the art of the rapier desiring to set down the best foundation, or an experienced practitioner wanting to cultivate greater speed, agility, strength and endurance, this workshop will help you accel.
This session will help you build a stable base, efficient movement, strong alignment of joints and muscle groups, and an understanding of the hows and why's of rapier technique.
Come prepared for a good workout both mentally and physically. Ideal for practitioners of the rapier of any school.
The workshop will conclude with an opportunity to test your mechanics and performance in a sharp weapons exercise (against various targets -- all inanimate). A lot of fun and a real eye-opener to the power of the rapier as a thrusting and cutting weapon.
Required: Comfortable workout gear.
Recommended: Rapier and gloves.
Optional: Bring your own sharp swords for cutting practice (all sharps brought by students will first be assessed for use by the instructors).
A limited amount of loaner equipment is available. Please contact our office to reserve.
Instructor: Clint Fernandes
Cost: $90 + HST (15% off for members) -
Introduction to Mounted Combat
Date Sunday, June 3, 2012
Time 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location Red Colt Farm, 12320 No 2 Road, Richmond
Description Experience the childhood fantasy of being a knight as you take the first step in Academie Duello’s mounted combat program. This unique workshop brings together swordplay, riding, and horsemanship into an exciting session geared toward beginners.
During this intensive 6 hour workshop you will:
* Get an introduction to fundamental riding techniques
* Learn how to safely handle, groom, saddle and bridle your horse
* Practice horseback sword fighting techniques
The workshop takes place at Academie Duello’s stables in Steveston, BC, just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. In the first hour you will learn the fundamentals of horse handling and will learn how to groom and tack-up (saddle and bridle) your horse. In the second and third hours you will get an introduction to basic guided riding, and build the fundamentals of swordplay from the ground, including movement, core attacks, and defenses. Finally students will integrate with members of our ongoing mounted combat program to learn more advanced skills in swordplay and have the opportunity to practise combatively with appropriate protective gear on our falsemounts (practice horses).
This program is an ideal way to introduce yourself to both equestrian and swordplay skills and get started on a deep and exciting track of learning. Upon completion of the workshop you will qualify to join us for further more in-depth classes in Riding, Horsemanship, and Swordplay.
Spots are very limited so sign up today!
Max workshop size: 16 people
Cost $149.99
Instructors: Devon Boorman & Jennifer Landels -
Mounted Combat
Date Sunday, June 3, 2012
Time 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location Academie Duello
Description By working on false mounts at the Academie Duello studio, you will learn swordfighting skills that you must have before getting on real horse:
- how to deliver different strikes and defenses from the back of a horse
- how to deal with a series of blows from other riders
- how to protect your horse
- how to throw/counterthrow a rider
- how to employ the spear and lance in combat
This workshop is essential for graduating through the ranks of the Cavaliere Program and teaches you the fundamentals you will need to advance. There are no prerequisites and everyone is welcome to join!
Instructor: Devon Boorman
Cost: $60
Book 3 months for $150! -
Longsword: The Adaptive Fight
Date Saturday, June 9, 2012
Time 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description In the True Fight the attacker and defender are in a dance of control, seeking positions of strength, withdrawing when they have lost, moving in when they have regained. This is the strategy of the duel.
The Adaptive Fight is the strategy of the battlefield. Time is short and each action must reach an advantageous end. You will learn to proceed forward regardless of the outcome of any given action, seeing each response the opponent may give you, even when it appears to defeat your own, as an opportunity to enter, sieze control, and decisively end the engagement. This is not a fight for the timid.
Students will learn:
- How to make split second tactical decisions based on feel of the blade.
- How to work from losses and ties in the crossing.
- How to adapt smoothly to changing combative situations and maintain a combatively dominant position.
- How to enter into wrestling plays and take a fight to the ground without ending up on the ground yourself.
This workshop is ideal for experienced and inexperienced combatants and will help any longsword wielder increase their confidence behind the sword and their practical combative ability.
Instructor: Clint Fernandes
Cost: $60 + HST (15% off for members!) -
Riding & Horsemanship Series, Class 3
Date Saturday, June 9, 2012
Time 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location 12320 No 2 Road, Richmond
Description In this series of workshops participants will cover the Horsemanship material needed to progress through the ranks of the Cavaliere Program. Beginners will learn the simple care, handling and tacking-up of horses needed in order to ride, while more advanced students will study first aid, conditioning, conformation and good stable management practices. Level 4 Horsemen will be capable of competently caring for a stable of horses.
Following the Horsemanship portion of the class there will be 30 minute guided riding sessions on our school horses. Spaces for riding sessions are limited, and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Riding & Horsemanship
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $60 per session; $200 for 4 sessions
Maximum 6 participants
Horsemanship only
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cost: $30 per session; $100 for 4 sessions
Clothing / Equipment Requirements
For riding: Boots with smooth soles and minimum 1/4" heel; approved helmet (some loaners available)
For horsemanship only: sturdy closed-toe footwear; clothing appropriate for weather.
Location: Red Colt Farm, 12320 No 2 Road, Richmond -
FULL - Introduction to Archery
Date Sunday, June 10, 2012
Time 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location AD
Description Introduction to Archery will cover the basics of archery using a recurve
bow; including correct stance, the Y grip, proper breathing and the three finger draw and release technique.
Also covered will be: the names for parts of the bow, arrows and archer's kit, both
modern and historic, as well as the archer's vocabulary. A comprehensive lesson about different bows; their uses and place in history will be given.
Instructor: Patricia Gonsalves
$120+tax (15% off for members)
Please send an email to info@academieduello.com to be placed on our wait list. -
Intro to Stage Combat
Date Sunday, June 10, 2012
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!) -
Intro to Bartitsu
Date Saturday, June 16, 2012
Time 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Description Learn the mixed martial art of the Victorian English Gentleman. In this four-hour workshop, you'll acquire the essential Bartitsu skills of Boxing, Jujitsu, Savate and Cane fighting:
- the basic punches of scientific boxing and the first defensive moves of pugilism
- the first throw from jujitsu and how to land without hurting yourself when thrown
- the foundations of walking stick self-defence, and the essential kicks of savate
This Introduction to Bartitsu is a pre-requisite for the ongoing Bartitsu class. We want all newcomers to the weekly class to have some familiarity with the core techniques, and to get some practice in an easy environment where all of the students are learning the skills together.
So, whether you're interested in studying Bartitsu on an ongoing basis, or if you just want to learn the essential elements, the Introduction to Bartitsu covers the fundamentals. Fun and self-defense without getting your spats dirty!
Instructor: David McCormick
$60 (15%off for members) -
Riding & Horsemanship Series, Class 4
Date Saturday, June 23, 2012
Time 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location 12320 No 2 Road, Richmond
Description In this series of workshops participants will cover the Horsemanship material needed to progress through the ranks of the Cavaliere Program. Beginners will learn the simple care, handling and tacking-up of horses needed in order to ride, while more advanced students will study first aid, conditioning, conformation and good stable management practices. Level 4 Horsemen will be capable of competently caring for a stable of horses.
Following the Horsemanship portion of the class there will be 30 minute guided riding sessions on our school horses. Spaces for riding sessions are limited, and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Riding & Horsemanship
4:00pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $60 per session; $200 for 4 sessions
Maximum 6 participants
Horsemanship only
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cost: $30 per session; $100 for 4 sessions
Clothing / Equipment Requirements
For riding: Boots with smooth soles and minimum 1/4" heel; approved helmet (some loaners available)
For horsemanship only: sturdy closed-toe footwear; clothing appropriate for weather.
Location: Red Colt Farm, 12320 No 2 Road, Richmond -
Intro to the Knightly Arts
Date Saturday, June 30, 2012
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) -
Sword & Shield: The Art of Flow
Date Saturday, July 7, 2012
Time 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description Use of the cut and thrust sword, coupled with the buckler, is one of the most flowing, powerful, and deadly systems of combat. This workshop focuses on the True Fight with the sword and shield including:
- Basic and advanced forms of attack and defense.
- Combination attacks and assaults of the sword.
- Striking the opponent in the four opportunities.
- Using the 7 provocations to control the fight.
- Constraining and dominating the opponent with sword and shield.
This workshop is an intense 4-hours that will hone the skills of beginner and advanced student of the sword and shield.
Instructor: Devon Boorman
Cost: $60 + HST (15% off for members!) -
Introduction to Mounted Combat
Date Sunday, July 8, 2012
Time 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location Red Colt Farm, 12320 No 2 Road, Richmond
Description Experience the childhood fantasy of being a knight as you take the first step in Academie Duello’s mounted combat program. This unique workshop brings together swordplay, riding, and horsemanship into an exciting session geared toward beginners.
During this intensive 6 hour workshop you will:
* Get an introduction to fundamental riding techniques
* Learn how to safely handle, groom, saddle and bridle your horse
* Practice horseback sword fighting techniques
The workshop takes place at Academie Duello’s stables in Steveston, BC, just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. In the first hour you will learn the fundamentals of horse handling and will learn how to groom and tack-up (saddle and bridle) your horse. In the second and third hours you will get an introduction to basic guided riding, and build the fundamentals of swordplay from the ground, including movement, core attacks, and defenses. Finally students will integrate with members of our ongoing mounted combat program to learn more advanced skills in swordplay and have the opportunity to practise combatively with appropriate protective gear on our falsemounts (practice horses).
This program is an ideal way to introduce yourself to both equestrian and swordplay skills and get started on a deep and exciting track of learning. Upon completion of the workshop you will qualify to join us for further more in-depth classes in Riding, Horsemanship, and Swordplay.
Spots are very limited so sign up today!
Max workshop size: 16 people
Cost $149.99
Instructors: Devon Boorman & Jennifer Landels -
Mounted Combat
Date Sunday, July 8, 2012
Time 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location 12320 No 2 Road, Richmond BC
Description At our stables in Richmond you will work from the ground, from the falsemount, and, for those with riding experience, from horseback, learning:
- how to deliver different strikes and defenses from the back of a horse
- how to deal with a series of blows from other riders
- how to protect your horse
- how to throw/counterthrow a rider
- how to employ the spear and lance in combat
This workshop is essential for graduating through the ranks of the Cavaliere Program and teaches you the fundamentals you will need to advance. There are no prerequisites and everyone is welcome to join!
Note: classes run rain or shine. If the forecast is for extremely bad weather participants will be notified and the class will move to Academie Duello's downtown location.
Instructor: Devon Boorman
Cost: $60
Book 3 months for $150! -
Intro to Stage Combat
Date Sunday, July 15, 2012
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!) -
Intro to Bartitsu
Date Saturday, July 28, 2012
Time 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Description Learn the mixed martial art of the Victorian English Gentleman. In this four-hour workshop, you'll acquire the essential Bartitsu skills of Boxing, Jujitsu, Savate and Cane fighting:
- the basic punches of scientific boxing and the first defensive moves of pugilism
- the first throw from jujitsu and how to land without hurting yourself when thrown
- the foundations of walking stick self-defence, and the essential kicks of savate
This Introduction to Bartitsu is a pre-requisite for the ongoing Bartitsu class. We want all newcomers to the weekly class to have some familiarity with the core techniques, and to get some practice in an easy environment where all of the students are learning the skills together.
So, whether you're interested in studying Bartitsu on an ongoing basis, or if you just want to learn the essential elements, the Introduction to Bartitsu covers the fundamentals. Fun and self-defense without getting your spats dirty!
Instructor: David McCormick
$60 (15%off for members) -
Intro to Swordplay
Date Saturday, July 28, 2012
Time 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description This four hour program will bring you through the Academie Duello fundamentals of attack, defense, posture and movement with our three core weapons: the rapier, sidesword, and longsword.
This workshop is ideal for beginners of all age levels and physical abilities.
Instructor: Greg Reimer
$60 + HST (15% off for members) -
Quarterstaff: Use of Pointy Poleweapons
Date Saturday, August 4, 2012
Time 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description Step into the effective, practical, and dominant use of the poleweapon on the battlefield. Over the course of this half-day workshop students will learn how to employ the quarterstaff, spear, and other blade poleweapons in battlefield situations. This will include:
- The use of the adaptive fight to dominate and finish the opponent quickly and effectively.
- Use of poleweapons in the quarter and half grips.
- Techniques for striking and defending with all surfaces of the weapon including the shaft, point, edge, and butt.
- Techniques for entering, avoiding, and winning grapples with the poleweapon.
This will be a rigorous, informative, and exciting workshop open to all skill levels and abilities.
Instructor: Devon Boorman
Cost: $60 + HST (15% off for members!) -
Mounted Combat
Date Sunday, August 5, 2012
Time 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location Academie Duello
Description By working on false mounts at the Academie Duello studio, you will learn swordfighting skills that you must have before getting on real horse:
- how to deliver different strikes and defenses from the back of a horse
- how to deal with a series of blows from other riders
- how to protect your horse
- how to throw/counterthrow a rider
- how to employ the spear and lance in combat
This workshop is essential for graduating through the ranks of the Cavaliere Program and teaches you the fundamentals you will need to advance. There are no prerequisites and everyone is welcome to join!
Instructor: Devon Boorman
Cost: $60
Book 3 months for $150! -
Intro to Stage Combat
Date Sunday, August 12, 2012
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!) -
Cascadia North Accolade Tournament 2012
Date Friday, August 17, 2012
Time 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Location Camp Jubilee
Description An exciting weekend of Western Martial Arts and more, running from Friday, August 17th to Sunday, August 19th. Tournaments and workshops featuring rapier, longsword, and archery will take place over the course of three days at the Camp Jubilee Retreat Centre located in Indian Arm.
Registration may take place online by visiting the workshop section of the Academie Duello website, or by visiting/giving Academie Duello's store a call during open hours.
After your fee has been paid, we will send you a copy of your registration form. Please note: Camp Jubilee is located one 30 minute water taxi ride from the government docks in Deep Cove, North Vancouver. Water taxis are arranged to take participants up on Friday evening and back on Sunday evening. We require that you indicate water taxi preferences on your registration form in order to properly arrange for transportation. This is an adult-oriented event. Participants under the age of 19 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit http://www.cascadianorth.com for more details. -
Intro to Bartitsu
Date Saturday, August 25, 2012
Time 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Description Learn the mixed martial art of the Victorian English Gentleman. In this four-hour workshop, you'll acquire the essential Bartitsu skills of Boxing, Jujitsu, Savate and Cane fighting:
- the basic punches of scientific boxing and the first defensive moves of pugilism
- the first throw from jujitsu and how to land without hurting yourself when thrown
- the foundations of walking stick self-defence, and the essential kicks of savate
This Introduction to Bartitsu is a pre-requisite for the ongoing Bartitsu class. We want all newcomers to the weekly class to have some familiarity with the core techniques, and to get some practice in an easy environment where all of the students are learning the skills together.
So, whether you're interested in studying Bartitsu on an ongoing basis, or if you just want to learn the essential elements, the Introduction to Bartitsu covers the fundamentals. Fun and self-defense without getting your spats dirty!
Instructor: David McCormick
$60 (15%off for members) -
Intro to the Knightly Arts
Date Saturday, August 25, 2012
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) -
Mounted Combat
Date Sunday, September 2, 2012
Time 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location Academie Duello
Description By working on false mounts at the Academie Duello studio, you will learn swordfighting skills that you must have before getting on real horse:
- how to deliver different strikes and defenses from the back of a horse
- how to deal with a series of blows from other riders
- how to protect your horse
- how to throw/counterthrow a rider
- how to employ the spear and lance in combat
This workshop is essential for graduating through the ranks of the Cavaliere Program and teaches you the fundamentals you will need to advance. There are no prerequisites and everyone is welcome to join!
Instructor: Devon Boorman
Cost: $60
Book 3 months for $150! -
Intro to Stage Combat
Date Sunday, September 9, 2012
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!) -
Abrazare
Date Saturday, September 22, 2012
Time 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description Learn the art of Abrazare, the fundamental system of Italian wrestling that underlies the martial system of historical fencing master Fiore dei Liberi.
This workshop begins with grappling and wrestling fundamentals, posture, and movement, and progresses to the system of holds, throws, counter knife, and counter sword techniques that were built and tested on the battlefields and dangerous streets of Medieval and Renaissance Italy.
Open to beginner martial artists with more challenging material for advanced practitioners.
Instructor: Clint Fernandes
Cost: $60+ HST (15% off for members!) -
Intro to Bartitsu
Date Saturday, September 29, 2012
Time 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Description Learn the mixed martial art of the Victorian English Gentleman. In this four-hour workshop, you'll acquire the essential Bartitsu skills of Boxing, Jujitsu, Savate and Cane fighting:
- the basic punches of scientific boxing and the first defensive moves of pugilism
- the first throw from jujitsu and how to land without hurting yourself when thrown
- the foundations of walking stick self-defence, and the essential kicks of savate
This Introduction to Bartitsu is a pre-requisite for the ongoing Bartitsu class. We want all newcomers to the weekly class to have some familiarity with the core techniques, and to get some practice in an easy environment where all of the students are learning the skills together.
So, whether you're interested in studying Bartitsu on an ongoing basis, or if you just want to learn the essential elements, the Introduction to Bartitsu covers the fundamentals. Fun and self-defense without getting your spats dirty!
Instructor: David McCormick
$60 (15%off for members) -
Intro to Swordplay
Date Saturday, September 29, 2012
Time 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description This four hour program will bring you through the Academie Duello fundamentals of attack, defense, posture and movement with our three core weapons: the rapier, sidesword, and longsword.
This workshop is ideal for beginners of all age levels and physical abilities.
Instructor: Greg Reimer
$60 + HST (15% off for members) -
Mounted Combat
Date Sunday, October 7, 2012
Time 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location Academie Duello
Description By working on false mounts at the Academie Duello studio, you will learn swordfighting skills that you must have before getting on real horse:
- how to deliver different strikes and defenses from the back of a horse
- how to deal with a series of blows from other riders
- how to protect your horse
- how to throw/counterthrow a rider
- how to employ the spear and lance in combat
This workshop is essential for graduating through the ranks of the Cavaliere Program and teaches you the fundamentals you will need to advance. There are no prerequisites and everyone is welcome to join!
Instructor: Devon Boorman
Cost: $60
Book 3 months for $150! -
Mounted Combat
Date Sunday, November 4, 2012
Time 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location Academie Duello
Description By working on false mounts at the Academie Duello studio, you will learn swordfighting skills that you must have before getting on real horse:
- how to deliver different strikes and defenses from the back of a horse
- how to deal with a series of blows from other riders
- how to protect your horse
- how to throw/counterthrow a rider
- how to employ the spear and lance in combat
This workshop is essential for graduating through the ranks of the Cavaliere Program and teaches you the fundamentals you will need to advance. There are no prerequisites and everyone is welcome to join!
Instructor: Devon Boorman
Cost: $60
Book 3 months for $150!