Guard Up! Inc. Family Swordsmanship Service List

Services

• Historical Sword Class

  Duration: 90 min; Free; The sword may no longer be a common weapon in modern combat, but it still has its charm! This is a class designed with both the classic sword fighter and history buff in mind. You will learn sword fighting tactics from various eras and locales. Ancient writings will be studied to practice the methods of warriors of the past. You will learn the basics of the German Longsword, Italian Rapier and Dagger, Roman Gladiator Weapons, Staffs, and Polearms. Physics and geometry will add to your knowledge of how these types of weaponry work. It's a perfect way to learn about history, culture, and weapons!

  • Explore the history and culture of the sword and other revered combat weapons

  • Study ancient texts and learn the secret techniques of the warriors of the past

  • Gain insight on how to properly handle a weapon for optimal efficiency and results

  • Prove your skills while learning a variety of fascinating new facts about sword-fighting

  • Note: This is a free trial class for first time students only.

• Stage Combat

  Duration: 2 hours; Free; You know that crazy sword fight scene in your favorite movie? The one where you root for the hero to "win already!?" Yet at the same time you secretly hope the scene never ends? This program will teach you how to prepare for a scene just like that! This introductory class will show you all the crazy techniques and skilled acting you'll need to bring a heated fight to the stage or screen. You'll learn sword fighting, staff fighting, empty hand choreography, and how to maneuver your body through mock brawls and safe falls! Whether you're interested in acting for theater or film, you'll be equipped with the skills you need to bring a ravishing performance to the audience. It's a creative, exciting, and safe place for teens and adults to stage their combat skills.

  • Give the audience a taste of your fierce performance skills with a stage combat and acting class

  • Discover the secrets of making a fake fight look as real and entrancing as actual combat

  • Learn stage fighting with a variety of different weapons, including swords and staffs, and also relevant choreography

  • Note: This is a free trial class for first time students only.

• Fencing Lesson

  Duration: 90 min; Free; It's amazing how a good fencer knows exactly how to disarm an opponent. This program is a great place to start for anyone ready to give fencing a try! You'll learn the tips and skills to handle a foil (the sword) with cunning style, speedy precision, and effective footwork techniques. Expect to see improved hand-eye coordination, enhanced speed, a greater sense of timing, and a better understanding of tactics from this training. There will also be time to dive into the rich history surrounding fencing and the variety of strategies and salutations that go into it. By the end of class you'll understand, first hand, why fencing is called "physical chess" by some!

  • Take your first steps into learning fencing with a class that covers all the basics

  • Train yourself to know how to employ all the skills and techniques a good fencer needs in a real fencing bout

  • Sharpen your footwork and strategy skills while getting an intense, exciting, and calorie-burning workout

  • Discover the revered history of fencing and explore how it all came to be

  • Note: The first 30 minutes of your lesson will be a one-on-one introduction to the sport of fencing from a highly trained and experienced instructor.

    This will help get you up to speed and ready to go for a one-hour lesson with a class of beginner-to-intermediate level fencers looking to continually improve their skills. This is a free trial class for first time students only.