Eighteen Reasons . . .

 Why you belong at the 2018 American Smallsword Symposium!

• You love Smallsword
• You are unapologetically interested in the arts and culture of the Enlightenment
• You practice Classical Fencing and want to learn more about its history and origins
• You are interested in the unique pedagogical methods of La Boëssière
• You are new to Western Martial Arts and Smallsword and want to get off to good start in a friendly but intensive weekend of classes from top instructors.
• You are an experienced fencer in either WMA or Sport fencing and want to develop new skills or a new perspective.
• You want a chance to peruse original texts and handle original weapons from the collection of Chris Amberger (Where else do you get this opportunity?)
• Did I mention the socializing?
• You want to see, handle, and dare I say purchase, Smallswords by two of the best swordmakers in America , Jesse Belsky and Lewis Shaw.
• You want to test your skill a against other fencers in casual bouting
• You want to try your skills in a tournament designed to reward fencing in the style of the Golden Age of French fencing
• You want to meet our mystery guest(s)
• You want to spend a weekend among your fellow enthusiasts.(You know , the kind of folks who can give you three reasons why you must straighten AND raise your arm at the beginning of a thrust.)
• You want a courtesy copy of the new translation of  La Boëssière's Treatise on the Art of Weapons (1818) by Phil Crawley.
• You long for an opportunity to learn Historical Fencing in a collegial non-hierarchical, non-judgemental atmosphere where the instructors have volunteered to share their love for Smallsword
• You can't make it to Edinburgh for the original Smallsword Symposium.
• Did I mention the socializing?
• The Early-Bird discount is still in effect. (for now)