Benjamin Conan – Single & Accompanied – The sword of Giovanni dall’Agocchie
Discipline: Sidesword & Poniard Workshop
Perpetuator of the so-called bolognese tradition best exemplified during the early XVIth century by Achille Marozzo or Antonio Manciolino, the 1572 text of Giovanni dall’Agocchie, Dell’Arte di Scrimia is striking in the clarity of its systematic approach to fencing with the sword. Complex Assalti sequences are replaced by a tree-like structure of guards, strikes and counters that are easier to approach and understand. In this workshop, we will explore some of the principles laid out in the treatise for fighting with cuts and thrusts, with the single sword or paired with a dagger, and hopefully shed some light on how to translate techniques from the written word to the flow of combat.
Recommended equipment: XVIth century-style one-handed ‘sidesword’ & poniard, mask, gloves,- padded vest optional.
About the instructor:
Country/Club: France, Annecy / CELACAMTHE
Primary Weapons:
Focus : Martial traditions from the XIVth to XVIth century
Bio : Full-stack fencer, Ben practices, studies and teaches HEMA in the French Alps. He started this journey in Dijon in 2007 and then travelled and joined different clubs, in Belfort, Strasbourg, Montreal, Sherbrooke, and Nice. He’s active in the French HEMA Federation (FFAMHE) currently acting as Secretary.
He freely shares French (and a few English) translations of primary sources from different traditions, and co-directs the Mars & Sol series with les éditions Solstices for their publication.
He broadcast results of his studies during workshops and conferences, and contributes to the organization of a yearly HEMA event in Annecy – Marquisattack.
Philipp Wyss – Thrusting with Saber, Faints from Smallsword
Discipline: Saber Workshop
In This Workshop I want to lock at the Deceptive Faints from Smallsword and how we can incorporate it into our saber game and in the Word of John Musgrave Waite question the cut heavy saber plays
“Those who have taught its use seem to have thought of little else than the cuts which can be given with it, and to have overlooked the fact that the modern Sabre, essentially a cut-and-thrust weapon, can be used with great effect for thrusts”
Equipment preferred: Full gear, minimum a Mask, Gorget and Gloves. Saber or 1 Handed Sword (I have a few). All skill level welcome!
About the Instructor:
Country/Club: Switzerland, Zurich / Gladius Et Codex
Primary Weapons: Saber, Longsword, Dagger, Buhurt
First contact with Weapons fighting in Kali / Eskrima. Startet Hema 2016 and became Head Coach at Gladius et codex in 2020. Gave Workshops on Fiore’s Dagger and Longsword Aswell as Saber. Around That Time Got Interested in All Things Saber and the different application of styles and what works best in what situation. Studied Polish, English and Hungarian Saber. 2022 Capitan and Head coach of a Buhurt team Won gold in Longsword Duels and Silver in Sword and Shield.
Jonathan Hily – Meyer 1561, the deceptives strikes in longsword
Discipline: Longsword Workshop
Die 6 verborgennhaw. Blindhaw, Brelchaw, Kurtzhaw, Knichellhaw, Glietzhaw & Windthaw.
In his last discovered 1561 treatise, Joachim Meyer categorized 6 of his strikes as secret or hidden. Those I would describe as deceptive ones.
Not as straight forward as the Master cuts, those strikes make it look easy to pass through, around or behind the opponent’s defense.
Let’s uncover them! I’ll share with you my interpretation.
About the Instructor:
Country/Club: Switzerland, La Chauc-de-Fonds / Cdf.AMHE,
Primary Weapons: Longsword, Dussack, Wrestling
Jonathan started HEMA back in 2010 in a park in Strasbourg, France. After 2 years practicing with Oliver Dupuis, he funded a club in La Chaux-De-Fonds – La Chaux-de-F.AMHE while moving in Switzerland.
Main instructor in his club but also very committed to HEMA community, working within Swiss HEMA and participating in international events.