Fighting at the Half Sword Workshop

What happens when your opponent is clad in full plate and standard cuts and thrusts bounce right off steel? You shorten your grip, take control of the blade, and fight in the gaps! Join us for a deep dive into the brutal, precise art of knightly armored combat and half-swording (mezza spada).

What We Will Cover:

• Grip Mechanics: Master Palm-Up vs. Palm-Down grips for speed, lever control, and wrestling dominance.

• Targeting Armor Gaps: Hunt for weak points—from armpits and palms to open visors and knee joints.

• Blade Suppression & Grappling: Learn to arrest incoming momentum, collapse their structure using core body mechanics, and transition into throws.

  
  

Workshop Details & Gear:

• Skill Level: Open to all practitioners

• Safety: We will be working at slow, controlled speeds to ensure technical precision and safety.

• Required Gear: Fencing mask, throat protector, and light gloves (Loaners Available). Heavy gloves are optionally welcome.

• Weapons: Bring a Longsword and rondel dagger. Loaners available

Pricing:

• Members - 2 credits (Be sure to log into the website before you purchase, should cost $0. Credits will be manually deducted the day of the WS by instructor)

• Non-Members $50