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Links · Swordsmanship
Tattershall School of Defence -
Devoted to the research, re-creation, and practical instruction of historic European
swordsmanship and western martial arts, with a focus on medieval weaponry (long sword, sword and buckler, rapier),
renaissance sword arts, later period dueling weapons (smallsword, dueling sabers) and hand-to-hand combat techniques.
Swordplay Symposium
International - SSI is an interdisciplinary colloquium of
historical fencing specialists dedicated to promoting and advancing the
martial study of Western swords and swordsmanship.
Chicago Swordplay
Guild - By combining practical knowledge gained through drills and
sparring, with scholarship in the teachings of the historical Masters, the
Guild seeks to explore methods of practical swordsmanship that are
consistent with the methodology of the ancient fencing school. Based in
Chicago, IL. (Greg Mele)
Company of Maisters of
the Science of Defence -
Seeking to re-introduce traditional English fighting systems to modern
martial artists, Ancient Maister Terry Brown legally reformed the Company
of Maisters (16th century). The Company is run as closely as possible
(present day legislation permitting) to the manner in which the original
company operate. (Terry Brown)
The Exiles - Company of Medieval Martial
Artists - A
Historical European Martial Arts groups that concentrates on the hand to hand fighting techniques of
Western Europe during the 14th and 15th centuries. Studies center on translations by Eleonora Vitta of
Flos Battaglia by Fiore Dei Liberi. The Exiles practise in a focused manner - applying skills learned to
both historical and modern environments. (Rob Lovett)
St. Martins Academy of Medieval Arms -
Studying Medieval combat treatises,
interpreting and practicing the techniques methods described by the period masters for viable martial arts skills and
historical study. Public education demonstrations for museums, historical interest groups, schools and other
practitioners.
Instruction focues on Fiore Dei Liberi's Fior di Battaglia, including I.33, Ringeck, Vadi, and Jeu de la Hache. (Bob
Charron)
Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts - or AEMMA
is a Toronto based, on-profit,
historical European martial arts school which focuses on the the resurrection and reconstruction of historical medieval
martial arts, specifically for the period between the 11th and 15th centuries. Extensive research and study of historical
fencing manuscripts serve as the basis for the training program and skills development. (David M. Cvet)
Ludus Gladiatoria - An organisation
seeking to
recreate something of the flavour of Gladiatorial Games through Gladiatorial Reenactment, Historical
Research and Experimental Archaeology Projects, with a focus on stage combat and historical
theory. (Graham Ashford)
The Mid-Atlantic Society
for
Historic Swordsmanship (MASHS) - MASHS is a Maryland
based study society devoted to the research, re-creation, and practical application
of historic european swordsmanship and western martial arts, with a focus on medieval
weaponry (long sword, sword and buckler, rapier), renaissance sword arts, and later period dueling
swords (smallsword, dueling sabers).
(Larry Tom)
Schola Gladiatoria -
A small group based in West London, England that works from Fiore dei
Liberi's books and Filippo Vadi (both C15th Italian fighting
masters). The schola has given lectures and demonstrations nationally and
internationally.
International Masters at Arms
Federation - IMAF is a Federation for
individuals that collect the last surviving Traditional Masters of duelling styles and distinguished researchers and
teachers
of fencing since its origins.
Federazione Italiana Scherma Antica e
Storica - FISAS is an Italian Historical
&
Classical Fencing Federation - All true Italian styles of fencing from XV century to the XX, mainly aimed on Longsword,
Sidesword, Rapier, Sabre, Epée. IMAF Master at Arms Andrea Lupo Sinclair
The Association of Renaissance Martial Arts
- Formerly HACA (Historical Armed Combat Association) An informal organization of arms
and armor enthusiasts and practitioners dedicated to exploring Medieval & Renaisance
martial arts and reconstructing our Western martial heritage, with
the perspective of their historic function and use. (John Clements)
The Secret History of the Sword - The
old
Hammerterz Forum spirit is still alive: this site features Chris Amberger's
latest adventures into the obscure aspects of Western combatives. Free articles,
book reviews, and an introduction into his book, The Secret History of the
Sword. (Chris Amberger)
The Linacre School of Defence
- The The Linacre School of Defence (LSD)
is based at Linacre College, Oxford. We concetrate
on the practice of historical English martial arts of the 18th-19th centuries,
including
both armed and unarmed techniques.
(Milo Thurston)
Great River Taoist Center -
Headed by Scott Rodell, GRTC is a place for learning Tai Chi and Mi Chuan
swordsmanship. Based in Washington, DC.
The International Gatka
Federation - Provides information of the Gatka: The Dance of the
Sword and covers the techniques used in the Sikh martial art, with schools
in Europe and America.
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