Devon's asked me to put together some videos and posts for drills and exercises that we can all use as references and inspiration. I've got an idea of where I'm going to start (see my WIP wmawiki glossary, or the post on my Terminal City Duellist blog), but I'm interested in where you want it…
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Guest Workshop with Luis Preto Next Weekend!
"par·ry [par-ee] verb, par·ried, par·ry·ing, noun, plural par·ries. verb (used with object) 1. to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert. 2. to turn aside; evade or dodge: to parry an embarrassing question. verb (used without object) 3. to parry a thrust, blow, etc." -dictionary.com Parrying Workshop with Luis Preto Saturday, July 21, 2012…
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Bartitsu Fight Night
Tonight's sparring is Bartitsu focused. We'll be boxing, wrestling and cane-fighting in the museum area while the main floor will still be open for general sparring with any weapon you prefer. You don't need any experience, but it will also not be a lesson. Challenge whomever you want, and shake on the rules you agree…
July Camps and Parrying With Luis Preto!
Swordfit Bootcamp! Begins Monday, July 9th, 2012 7:00am-8:00am and runs Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays for the month of July. In one packed hour, get all the benefits of interval training, functional fitness and swordplay and start your day off right! For more info and registration, go here! Knight Camp! An unforgettable week of fun…
July Is Upon Us!
SwordFit Bootcamp at Academie Duello! Step into the middle ages for an adventurous and exciting training program unlike anything you have done before. Our program is designed to help you burn fat, build muscle and learn swordplay along the way! At Academie Duello, we believe that the journey to physical fitness should be…
Academie Duello wants YOU to march in the Canada Day Parade with us
Calling all western martial artists and friends of Duello! If you're a student, member, former student, or sword fighting friend of Academie Duello we want you to join us in the Canada Day Parade on July 1st!We'll supply anything you need! Help us reach our goal of 100 paraders this year! Sword fighters, archers, bartitsu…
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Tournament time (again)!
We take a brief break this week from our view of the riding curriculum to make note of important upcoming dates. Mark Your Calendars! After last weekend's successful multi-format tournament and hot on the heels of the upcoming Cascadia North Accolade Tournament we have our annual Mounted Combat Tournament Sunday 26 August, 10am - 4pmRed…
Guest Instructor Luis Preto: so good we're posting about it again!
... but this time we'll tell you when it is! Saturday 21 July, 3 pm - 7 pm Academie Duello is proud to host a longsword workshop not-to-be-missed with guest instructor Luis Preto from Preto Martial Arts! The seminar will be focused on the art of distance management and cover as it appears…
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[Gallery] Longsword Tournament
A collection of shots from the longsword tournaments that took place this past Saturday as part of our Multi-Format tournament day. Thanks to photographer Kevin Ricks for taking these and passing them along to us.
Fresh Beginner's Courses!
"The beginning is the most important part of the work." - Plato Intro to the Knightly Arts Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:00pm-7:00pm 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,…
Multi-Format Tournament Day Announcement: After-Party at Yagger's on Saturday June 23rd!
Greetings, Duelists! I bet everyone is getting pretty excited for the Multi-Format Tournament coming up this Saturday, June 23rd - Sunday June 24th. I know I'm going to be there--I love watching a good longsword tournament, and I've seen relatively little sidesword sparring at full-speed, so this weekend's starting to look like quite a treat.…
Summer Shakespeare
It is the time of year for outdoor theatre, and there are Shakespeare in the park productions in every major city in the world. But it is also the start of the season for the finest Shakespeare performed indoors, and this is your guide to the tops of the 2012 season (by reputation) Bard on…
Announcing a special workshop with Luis Preto
Academie Duello is proud to host a longsword workshop not-to-be-missed with guest instructor Luis Preto from Preto Martial Arts! The seminar will be focused on the art of distance management and cover as it appears in a variety of European martial arts with the focus on the longsword. Preto's system is remarkably efficient and well-developed…
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Final Countdown...
Multi-Format Tournament Saturday, June 23, 2012 2pm-7pm Sunday, June 24, 2012 10am-5pm Do you have the courage to face an unending tide of opponents? Do you have the skill to protect yourself when the stakes are high? Do you have the endurance to slug it out with the most skilled of your peers until only…
National Stage Combat Workshop
Fight Directors Canada holds the National Workshop every summer. It's a two-week intensive in which actors and fight choreographers from across the country meet to train and work with the best international fight masters. It's also an opportunity to earn certification if a student does not have a certification course in their community. And this…
Bartitsu Fight Night
Tonight, and the second Friday of every month from now on, will be a Bartitsu focus night. As with all weapon-specific Open Floors, everyone is welcome to spar with their usual weapons: rapier, longsword, etc. The difference is that I will be there to referee bouts of cane fighting and unarmed techniques. Those who are…
Summer of Swordplay!
"When I reached the end I stood at bay. He drew no weapon, but he rushed at me and threw his long arms around me. He knew that his own game was up, and was only anxious to revenge himself upon me. We tottered together upon the brink of the fall. I have some knowledge,…
Grandmas wield swords too!
My grandma visited Academie Duello last week while she was in town for my birthday. This is the first time she’s ever been to Academie Duello and as you can see from the photo she took to it right away! My grandma's visit and her excitement at being able to put on gauntlets and wield…