Swordfighting in Sheffield

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Hello,

 

Would you like to learn how to use a longsword as seen in movies and TV shows like Game of Thrones? If so, The Exiles can teach you an effective Western Martial Art based on actual European medieval sources.

 

The Exiles are one of the UK's longest standing HEMA groups. The Sheffield branch is the only group focusing primarily on the Historical European Martial Art of Fiore dei Liberi in South Yorkshire.

 

We train twice weekly;

 

7:30pm - 9:30pm on Tuesday evenings at The Arbourthorne Social Centre, East Bank Road, Sheffield, S2 2AL

 

3pm - 5pm on Sunday afternoons at Barlborough Village Hall, High St, Barlborough, S43 4ET

 

The system includes;

 

- Unarmed Striking and Grappling

- Dagger attack and defence

- Longsword in one and two hands

- Poleaxe and Spear Weapons

 

Our primary study is focused on the 600 year old historical work of Fiore dei Liberi. The martial system Fiore laid down is very no-nonsense in approach and the Exiles learn the Art with this mentality in practice.

 

Here are highlights of last year's longsword tournaments at Swash;

 

Men's:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM9PdEBiEFQ

Women's:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nzpvVuSwc0

 

 

Cost per session is £7, with the first session*FREE!*Annual membership cost is £30. Loan equipment is available for beginners. All members must be 16 and over, with under 18s accompanied by a parent or guardian.

 

All are welcome and we look forward to training with you!

 

Email sheffield@the-exiles.org.uk

 

Website: http://www.the-exiles.org.uk/

 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ExilesSheffield