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Eighteen  Reasons . . .

5/2/2018

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 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)
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