Fight Sunday: Half-Swording

Enrichen your broadsword (and longsword) play and dive into the wicked world of half-swording!

The moment you cannot cut and trust efficiently with a sword - be it that you are in too close

distance or the opponent is wearing heavy (i.e. plated) armour – you have to get creative. By

grabing your own swords blade with one hand you can turn it into a spear, a staff, a club, a dagger

or even a polearm – a nasty wrestle tool and a real can-opener.

In artistic context it open new opportunities when fighting in narrow spaces or settings, where the

required distance between fighters is too close to make other techniques „feel right“.

In this course we are going to explore the different variations of half-swording and how to safely

and impressively apply them in a stagefight context.

We’ll fight and fall – and have a ball!

Fight Sundays are open level workshops dedicated to various themes related to the art of stage and screen fight. Every Fight Sunday offers a great opportunity to introduce yourself to the field, learn new skills, or practice the techniques you are already familiar with.

Teacher: Max J. Flossman

About the teacher:

Max is a state-licensed trainer for Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) from Germany, he also

has been a member of the Nordic stage fight society (NSFS) since 2001 and is in his final steps to

become a certified teacher within the society.

Practising HEMA for over 20 years (the better of 10 years teaching) his goal is to bring more

historical and martial principle into the artistic use of european medieval weaponry, allowing for a

more appropriate depiction – both educational and aesthetical.

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Cost & Payment: 

22€ for members of Dramatic Combat Finland and/or Nordic Stage Fight Society and 27€ for non-members. 

Pay prior to the workshop to FI82 6601 0001 0767 36 / Dramatic Combat Finland ry. Reference number: 202662

What to have with you:

• comfortable clothes (long sleeves)

• shoes that don't leave any marks on the floor

• gloves to work with weapons (any gloves will do, long cuff if you have them!)

• water bottle

  
  

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Cancellation Policy

We know that plans can change, and we appreciate you letting us know as early as possible.

• Sudden illness: If you’re unable to attend due to sudden illness, we’ll provide a full refund.

• Less than 48 hours’ notice: If you cancel within 48 hours (two days) of the workshop, a 50% fee will apply.

• No-shows: If you don’t attend the workshop without prior notice, the full workshop fee will be charged.

  
  

Thanks so much for your understanding—we look forward to welcoming you when you’re able to join us!