Introduction to 15th Century German Longsword

Over 6 weeks, the team of instructors at the Hotspur School of Defence will coach you through the fundamentals of fencing as recorded in surviving 500 year old historical texts. You will learn how to effectively perform a variety of strategic techniques with the knightly two-handed longsword including cuts, thrusts, footwork and control of distance.

This course is suitable only for over-18s, but open to all ability levels as personal coaching will be given throughout.

Equipment is provided during the course.

Benfield Centre for Sporting Excellence

Benfield Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4NU

Thursdays 8-10pm

16th January - 6th March

£120 Book your place

Over 18's only