School of European Swordsmanship

Weapons and Systems Overview

The training method for every weapon covered at the School comes from one specific historical source, augmented where necessary by additional material. Consult the syllabus for a detailed description of the technical content of the training, and follow the links for copies of the treatises, translations, articles and books.

Training and research at the school is not limited to these sources; we have a comprehensive library of treatises to draw on. However, it is most efficient to learn one system thoroughly, before delving into other related sources. Where the chosen source may be vague or incomplete, material may be drawn from contemporary or related sources, which is referred to in class.