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You are welcome to observe a class before participating in your first free class. Please fill out the same form and indicate that you will be observing.

Class information

We train at Trinity Lutheran Church, 21 Robert Treat Parkway, Milford, CT 06460

We run three classes per week:

Fundamentals class on Sundays from 12:00 - 1:30

Fundamentals is open to all, including new students and more experienced students looking to brush up on material. We break the class into small groups according to the different areas of the curriculum attendees want to focus on.

Techniques class on Thursdays from 6:15- 8:30

Techniques is a mixed-level class open to all, including first timers and new students. The format is a roughly 1 hour formal lesson followed by directed open floor to work on a specific area of the curriculum according to your priorities.

Advanced Techniques class on Sundays from 1:30 - 4:00

Advanced Techniques is invitation-only.

Class Cost

Your first class is free and classes are $10 per session after that.
During your 1-month Introductory Membership, you can purchase an Unlimited Class Pass for $40, which allows you to take any classes you are eligible for over the course of the month so you can get a feel for what you like and what works for your schedule.
Alternatively, you can purchase pre-paid punch cards for a minimum of 5 sessions at a discounted price of $8 per session.

Prerequisites

You must sign up for class ahead of time by clicking here.
You must be at least 18 years old.

What to expect

Our classes focus on medieval European combative arts with longsword, dagger, and unarmed techniques from Fiore dei Liberi's Flower of Battle. Classes are typically 90 minutes of instruction plus 30-45 minutes of open floor time for Q&A, drilling on your own, or sparring. Usually, we'll do warm-ups, some basics of stance and footwork or cutting; and then sessions on close-quarter combat (unarmed techniques or dagger) and sword (this could vary at times to include other aspects of the system).

While an athletic endeavor, the Fundamentals and Techniques classes are not meant to be a high intensity workout (usually), but we do advise you to bring a water bottle.

What to wear

Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for athletic activities (a special note here: flatter soled shoes are better for this activity than highly wedged running shoes). Jewelry that could become a hazard or at risk of damage should not be worn.

What to bring

Bring a water bottle. Don't worry about gear for now! While you will be expected to get your own training gear over time, we do have loaner equipment for beginners, including fencing masks, blunt longswords (not feders), and light gloves. You can get an introduction to gear requirements here.

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