Classes:
Though less ideal, group meets will be the usual method of instruction. This is a difficult choice, despite the benefits that come with group classes, but necessary in light of the demands of my other responsibilities.
At the end of each week I send out an email listing any changes and ask people to rsvp if they plan to show–this helps me plan and determine what gear to bring.
Individual Lessons:
At present I have limited time to run individual lessons. This said, I like to meet new students one on one first, in part to assess them if they’re experienced, and in part because most students feel less pressure without an audience, especially if they are new or younger. In some cases, I will travel to a person’s house or some location in between, especially if they have difficulty or responsibilities that make it too difficult to meet Sundays.
- lessons run 30 min. to 1 hr.
- lessons take place outside at locations TBA, indoors at the Fernwood Grange
- payment: cash, venmo, paypal, or in trade (in the past I’ve taught lessons for books, home-brew, fresh produce, etc.)–call or email for rates
Parents are always welcome and encouraged to stay and watch
Suppliers:
The links below are to suppliers I regularly use or from whom I’ve obtained particularly well-made trainers.
Small Sword Suppliers:
Feather Smallswords (Croatia): https://www.feathersmallswords.com/
HF Armory (Ukraine): https://hf-armory.com/en/shop/weapon/other-weapon/smallsword-ahf/
Kvetun Armoury (Rep. of Georgia): https://kvetun-armoury.com/smallsword/
Rogue Steel (Illinois, USA): https://roguesteel.com/collections/smallsword
Swordshop.ca (Manitoba, CA): https://www.swordshop.ca/
[see Zen Warrior Armory below too]
Fencing Equipment:
Absolute Fencing Gear: https://www.absolutefencinggear.com/
Purpleheart Armory: https://www.woodenswords.com/
Swordshop.ca: https://www.swordshop.ca/
Zen Warrior Armory: https://www.zenwarriorarmory.com/
Capitale Escrime Historical Fencing 