To help you all with your new years resolution to learn swordplay Gray school of Arms Academia Da Espada is happy to announce our first 2019 beginners intensive course.

Come and learn how to use the Iconic Spanish cup hilt rapier. The sword depicted in movie and literature throughout the ages. 

You will learn the Art of La Verdadera Destreza the system used by the Spanish in the late 16th and 17th centuries. 

At the end of the course you will gain a certificate on completion and be offered to join the school as a full member.

Course curriculum

The sword and its parts
Holding the sword
Footwork 
Body posture and mechanics 
Distance and timing 
The Spanish circle 
Cutting and thrusting 
Point control and sword handling 
Use of the off hand
Parrying and deflecting
the 8 Atajo
Binding and gaining advantage
Basic techniques 

Fitness and flexibility 

Details

Date: Friday 4th 11th 18th and 25th of January 
Time 7 - 9pm
Location: Sean O Casey community center east wall Dublin 1
Cost: 100 euro
Class limit: 10
Please note advance booking and Deposit required to secure your place: Deposit 20 euro

Please contact now for more information or booking.