Classes

Classes are run on Monday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:15pm in the Main Gym, Cupar YMCA, Cupar, Fife, Scotland.
And will soon commence shortly in North Edinburgh

Class schedule for 2011

Cupar

Mondays 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Cupar YMCA

November 7th 2011 to Spring 2012 - Antagonistics

Our new class in Cupar will be “Antagonistics” taught by, school provost, Phil Crawley.

"Antagonistics" is the catch-all name for the art of self-defence in the 19th Century, comprising elements of Pugilism (boxing), French Boxing (kicking), Grappling (wrestling, jiujitsu, "dirty tricks"), Physical Culture (fitness), Stick (walking canes, umbrellas) and Weapons (knife, truncheon, swordstick). Each aspect will be taught primarily according to the theory and techniques of Emile Andre, a noted French fencing master, who combined these Arts into a simple, yet effective, system of practical self-defence that any Gentleman who has knowledge of the sword arts can learn and apply easily. The class will be taught as a mix of technical practice in pairs and padwork for practical application.

For information on the equipment requirements see the uniform page.

 

North Edinburgh

Thursdays 7pm to 8:30pm, Calton Centre, Montgomery Street

30th June 2011 to End January 2012 - Courtsword

This class is now closed to new Students.

2nd February 2012 to August 2012 - The Leith School of Military Sabre

The Military Sabre of the 19th Century was a fearsome weapon of war in the hands of trained cavalryman from Waterloo to Savastapol and beyond. But it was also used on foot both in battle and in one on one combat such as duelling. This system of combat on foot with the military sabre will be studied at Black Boar North Edinburgh from February 2nd 2012.

Using the schools own system, the Leith School, the course will explore the principals, techniques and tactics of this excellent weapon over six months. The Leith school is founded on the work of a number of 19th century authors and Ian Macintyre, the instructors, own experience of 14 years of practicing military sabre. Sabre is an excellent starter weapon for those new to the art of historical fencing and is considered to be the foundation weapon for Black Boar Swordsmanship School.

There will be some equipment for new students.  For more information on equipment see the styles page.

What happens in a class

After a warm up the class begins. These always start and end with the school salute as a mark of respect to one another and an indicator that the time for serious martial study has begun.

The nature of the class itself will vary from style to style, but at Black Boar there is a strong emphasis on footwork and drill as the foundation of any system. All students, no matter how experienced, benefit from working on these core skills and all classes will contain an element of basic footwork and blade drill.

From there classes usually will concentrate on one or two themes such as a specific technique or principal.

At the end of the formal class, there shall be a 10 minute period where Free Scholars may engage in freeplay. During this period newer students can receive one on one remedial or catch up tuition from the class instructor.

And as quick as a flash our time is over and we adjourn for another week.

Class Fees

The first class is always free. 
Subsequent classes are £5 per class.
There is an annual membership fee of £30 payable after 1 month.
Membership entitles students to attend any class at any venue.

Fees go to cover the cost of the venues, insurance and school kit.