Saber/Broadsword in the Roworth Style
In his 1798 treatise, Charles Roworth presents instruction on combat with a Broadsword and Saber, as the foundation for his practice of British military infantry swordsmanship. This is believed to be one of the earliest written depictions of British swordsmanship on foot. This class will take elements from all four editions of his writings.
This class will present the foundations of that instruction, including guards, cuts, defenses, moving and various actions on how to put this art into practice. This class will provide useful to both the new practitioner, providing a stable base of fundamentals to build on and explore, as well as the seasoned fencer, to sharpen their fundamentals and further fine tune their actions and movements.
Recommended Equipment
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Students will also need a space to move/practice and some sort Saber or broadsword simulator (a singlestick or a stick, preferably 38-42” in length). A pell or striking surface is recommended, but not required.
Course registration requires a current Tattershall membership [$30 annual, available during registration],
as well as an agreement of our Waiver and Code of Conduct policies.
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Individual courses are available on a sliding scale pricing system. When enrolling, please choose the option that best suits your opportunity:
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Accessible Enrollment: $40
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Base Enrollment: $60
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Generous Enrollment: $80
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For more information regarding sliding scale pricing please see the following links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sliding_scale_fees
https://kajaswords.com/2019/07/31/sliding-scale-pricing-by-the-numbers/
