Historical fencing

[Dan Sellars]

I'm sorry that this is a bit off topic so I'll try and keep it short.

From looking around this forum it seems that a number of you (from different countries) seem to practice longsword and historical other arts in real life.  I am aware of ARMA in the states and AEMMA(?) in canada.

Do any of you know of any schools in the UK? (specifically south west Bristol area).  As I have been interested in trying to learn longsword since long before I heard of TROS.  I used to fence but it never seemed quite right.

Again sorry this is off topic and thanks in advance,
Dan.

[Irmo]

I'm sorry that this is a bit off topic so I'll try and keep it short.

From looking around this forum it seems that a number of you (from different countries) seem to practice longsword and historical other arts in real life.  I am aware of ARMA in the states and AEMMA(?) in canada.

Do any of you know of any schools in the UK? (specifically south west Bristol area).  As I have been interested in trying to learn longsword since long before I heard of TROS.  I used to fence but it never seemed quite right.

Again sorry this is off topic and thanks in advance,
Dan.

For historical fencing in general, check out the links at http://www.freifechter.org/cgi-bin/FFshwcls.pl/kontakte/kontakte_1#Gro%DFbritannien

(The UK-related part of a linklist on the webpage is from a German fencing group)

Also cf. http://www.hadesign.co.uk/BFHS/ukmap.htm

there also used to be the EHCG led by John Waller from the Royal Armouries, but I can't reach their website at www.ehcg.org for some reason.

[Raymond Caleatry]

I am a member of the Mac Donald Acadamy of Arms, which is a member of the British Federation of Historical Swordplay (BFHS).  There are many such groups, if they are a member of the BFHS then they are usually ok.

We are taught Backsword first ( single stick ), and then we can progress to any other weapon we want.  Paul can teach them all :) Have you looked at any societies from your local Uni.  

A final note.  I also used to do sports fencing... however the idea of priority really pissed me off.  Historocal is better, and it will teach you more.

Yours

Raymond Caleatry

[Irmo]

I was just informed that the EHCG is moving to a new host, which is why the website is offline. They expect the site to be back up next week.

[Salamander]

I'm sorry that this is a bit off topic so I'll try and keep it short.

From looking around this forum it seems that a number of you (from different countries) seem to practice longsword and historical other arts in real life.  I am aware of ARMA in the states and AEMMA(?) in canada.

Actually ARMA has chapters in Canada and I believe even Europe, or at least affiliations therein. I am not too up on the ARMA or AEMMA, but I have heard both are very good places to begin the long journey of a scholar. Just please beware that there are those who are unscrupulous enough to cash in on the innocence of those who are unfamiliar with Historic Fence.

Here are a few places I have heard are pretty good in Europe.

http://mysite.freeserve.com/scholagladiatoria/index.jhtml

A catch all for many Fecht Schuls;
http://www.hemac.org/

Do any of you know of any schools in the UK? (specifically south west Bristol area).  As I have been interested in trying to learn longsword since long before I heard of TROS.  I used to fence but it never seemed quite right.

I hope the above sights might help you find your way...

Again sorry this is off topic and thanks in advance,
Dan.

I think that Jake would be quite happy to see these questions more often... I know I am!

[Camillus]

It's worth while visiting the Sword Forum International Historical European Swordsmanship forum and asking there.

I know that there are plenty of groups in the UK and I'm sure one of the regulars could point you in the right direction.

Cheers

[Dan Sellars]

Thank you all for replying.

I'll start looking through the links when I can.  Some of them I have already seen but seem too far away, others I havn't.

Cheers,
Dan