Johannes Liechtenauer:
"The two concepts 'Vor' and 'Nach' ('before' and 'after') are the wellspring of all art. Mark also the terms 'Schwach' and 'Stark' ('weak' and 'strong') as well as the word 'In des' ('simultaneity'). In this way you will learn to fight and to defend yourself using art. But if you are easily frightened, you will never be able to learn to fence."Meet the instructors...
Here are the enlightening biographies of your friendly neighbourhood instructors.
Chris Stride
Chris is founder and chairman of the School of Traditional Medieval Fencing. He first got involved
with HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) in the early 1990's through Wolfsbane historical society
and founded the school in 1998. Since that time he has dedicated himself to researching and
practicing martial arts from the middle ages and giving seminars and tutorials throughout Europe as
well as passing on his knowledge to his students.
Philippe Willaume
The sad tale of Phlip Flop the sporting cock...