Schedule
*Subject to change
Dinner afterwards will be at 6:30 pm at the Nautilus Diner.
1709 Transportation Dr,
Crofton, MD 21114
Instructors and Class Descriptions
Take My Sword, Please!
Peter Concannon (he/him), Montgomery County Historical Fencing
A class, wherein, we explore different methods of making our opponent's sword leave their hands. We will draw from several sources to examine the various biomechanics and movements that make disarms and sword-takings work.
Gear Requirements: mask and gloves
Dishonor Before Death: Disarms and Grapples in Smallsword
Jonathan MacKenzie Gordon (he/him), Maryland KdF
Class description TBA
Gear Requirements: mask, gloves, smallsword
Juggling!
Daniel Daugherty (he/him), Capital KdF
Class description TBA.
Gear Requirements: yourself!
Struggle Snuggles: Groundwork from Martin Huntsfeld’s Dagger
Chris Valli (any), Laurel City Historical Fencing
Often in modern practice, HEMA fighters stop the match at the point of control/balance or at the throw, but how would fighters continue from there historically?
This class looks at the teachings from master Huntsfeld’s writings on fighting in armor with daggers, specifically the plays on how to establish control of your opponent, or how to escape when your opponent pins you. Experience with wrestling is a plus but not required, training daggers on belts encouraged.
Gear Requirements: dagger
Some Sick Sickle
Sarah Zordan (any), Laurel City Historical Fencing
Have you thoroughly enjoyed a dagger class? Have you ever looked at farming tools and wondered how cool it would look wielding it with your HEMA gear? This is the class for you!
In this class, we dive into PH Mair's sickle plays. See how the shape of the weapon can influence how it's used and learn some interesting techniques along the way.
Gear Requirements: Medium gloves and mask required. Forearms recommended.
You Spin Me Right 'Round Baby: Spinning and Momentum in Montante
Christian Buettner (he/him), Maryland KdF
Class description TBA
Gear Requirements: montante
Shamshir, Separ, and Neyze - Oh My!
Bizhan Khodabandeh (he/him), Virago Alley
Class description TBA
Gear Requirements: mask, gloves, jacket, saber. Rondella/buckler and spear, if you have them.
Introduction to Tendo-Ryu Naginatajutsu
Takami Tanner (she/her), Rocky Mountain Naginata Federation
This class will be an introduction to one of the few classical styles of naginata still existing. Naginata is a Japanese polearm that first appeared around 900 AD with a last known use for battle in the late 1800s. With almost 1000 years of battlefield history and refinement, the arts associated with the weapon continue to share the martial traditions of the Samurai culture. In modern day it is thought of as largely a female's weapon. Historically it was used by both men and women of the class. The weapon is known to be very versatile in the hands of a seasoned practitioner.
Gear Requirements: none. Naginata, if you have one
More Napoleonic Fun and Games!
Stuart Lacy (he/him), Maryland KdF
Every wanted to be in a cavalry charge? How about a cannoneer in Napoleon's forces? You can do all that and much more in this favorite AutumnFecht class using the power of bouncy (ball) horses and rubber band pistols.
Gear Requirements: mask and gloves at minimum. Full gear preferred.