Swords Of Chivalry: Historical Sword Fighting

Learn the Knightly Art of Chivalric Sword Combat

The study and practice of historical European sword combat (sometimes called Western martial arts, historical fencing, or just plain “sword fighting”) is a growing field of study and recreation – an entertaining way to discover a fascinating part of medieval and Renaissance history; great physical exercise; and a wonderful way to make some new friends.

Chivalry Today is delighted to be part of this emerging field of historical interpretation with our ongoing Swords of Chivalry: Historical Sword Fighting program – a weekly workshop designed to give students of all ages an opportunity to discover, and eventually master, the surprisingly complex practice of medieval sword fighting. Drawn directly from historical source material – the fight-books or “manuals of defense” from the 14th and 15th centuries – Swords of Chivalry: Historical Sword Fighting program lets you experience the skills of a real medieval knight training for battle, duel, and tournament.

Who might like Swords of Chivalry: Historical Sword Fighting?:

• Children who aren’t “into” traditional team sports;
• Video gamers who want to experience the realities of the “power moves” they see on-screen;
• LARP’ers and reenactors who want to bring a new level of authenticity to their activities;
• Parents and children who are looking for a mutual bonding pastime;
• Anyone seeking an exercise activity emphasizing motion, coordination, balance;
• Athletes looking for an interesting cross-training activity;
• Actors and performers seeking an unusual, dynamic style of stage combat.

Led by Scott Farrell, students at Team Touché learn the medieval art of fencing with the German longsword.

And, like those knights-in-training of old, the focus of Swords of Chivalry is not just on physical skill, but also on the values of self-discipline, respect, trust, sportsmanship, and honor – the values of the code of chivalry! Each session of Swords of Chivalry is conducted in a safe, supportive environment under the supervision of Scott Farrell (director of the Chivalry Today Educational Program) and his staff of instructors.

Swords of Chivalry: Historical Sword Fighting workshops are held weekly at the Team Touche Fencing Center in Sorrento Valley (north-coast San Diego), California – and Chivalry Today is extremely grateful for Team Touche’s support and hospitality.

Come join us for Swords of Chivalry: Historical Sword Fighting – whether you want to learn to cross swords and spar with fellow students, or just get a low-impact workout through the range-of-motion physical techniques of the art of defense (it’s like yoga with a sword). Classes for adults and youth (10 and up) are held weekly! Contact Team Touche’s registration desk (phone: 858.622.9696) to find out about schedules and fees. Discounts are available for Team Touche club members – mention the Chivalry Today website promotion and you’ll get a free introductory lesson (a $25 value). You can also check Chivalry Today’s monthly calendar of events for more details about the Chivalry School schedule.

Team Touche Fencing Center is located at 10373 Roselle St., #120, San Diego, CA 92121.
Swords of Chivalry youth workshops are held regularly every Friday, from 5 to 6:30 pm.
Swords of Chivalry adult classes are held Sunday mornings from 10:30 to 12.
Contact the club to confirm class availability before making plans to attend – classes are occasionally postponed due to holidays and conflicting events.

Scott Farrell is co-author of the book Martial Arts And Philosophy (Open Court Press, 2011). Copies of his book are available at the front desk at the Team Touché Fencing Center, and can be autographed (or, as he says, “personally defaced by the author”) by request at the Swords of Chivalry training sessions. Copies of Martial Arts And Philosophy can be purchased on-line through Amazon.com.