Please use the following form to send me any questions you may have. Can my child join? They are under the age of 18 We are not currently accepting any students under the age of 18. We have received numerous inquiries about starting a class for minors and we are looking in to it. If …
We’re starting to have a lot of students find us via this website and I’d like to have an official list of things you should bring to your first Broadsword practice. We will provide loaner weapons and some protective gear! You must bring water!! It is ridiculously hot outside and you should bring water. I …
Advanced fighters in our class have begun using steel broadswords at practice. Note that most of the broadswords you will find online are not safe to use for sparring. At present, we recommend the Castile Economy Basket Hilt that is linked below. If you want to use any other broadsword in practice you need to …
Online Retailers– I use Purpleheart Armoury for most purchases– For steel weapons I recommendthe economy line from Castile Armory– I purchased my gambeson from Hema Supplies Knee & Elbow Pads– Cheapest Option: Steel Motorcycle ATV Motorscross Elbow/Knee combo (~$25)– Sam’s Favorite Knee Pads: Ultra Flex III KneePro Pads (~$30)– For serious elbow & forearm protection, …
The Caledonian Broadsword Academy of New Orleans is Historical European Martial Arts club that specializes in the Scottish broadsword. We train with swords of all shapes and sizes and have sent fighters to longsword, broadsword, rapier, and singlestick tournaments across the country. While we enjoy competition, this class is dedicated to fitness, preserving the rich …
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