Welcome to swordschool!

Where historical accuracy meets practical training. Learn Historical Martial Arts from world-renowned instructor and pioneering researcher of medieval and renaissance martial arts Dr Guy Windsor.

Online video courses covering everything from beginners’ techniques to advanced practice. Available both in larger bundles and as individual classes.
A selection of paperbacks, hardcovers and eBooks: some packed with detailed historical information and others designed as workbook courses you can take at your own pace.

Listen to podcast episodes or audiobooks on all your favourite platforms – perfect for aural learners, and to supplement our other resources.

Brush up on your theory and terminology as if by magic with Guy’s fun, tactical and secretly educational duelling card game.

Guy frequently keeps his blog updated with thoughts, challenges, interviews and more!

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latest news - 28 August 26

Hi,

I’m off to Germany this weekend to teach at Swords of the Renaissance. If you’ll be there, come say hello!

I’ll be teaching three classes: one on Vadi’s mechanics, one on Capoferro’s mechanics, and one on Angelo’s salute. In a break from my usual lackadaisical approach to class notes, each class has its own little zine. You can find them all at guywindsor.net/zines.

For some reason the Capoferro zine was a monster to format. These are just the rejects!

If you can’t make the Capoferro class at Swords of the Renaissance, then the next best thing is to come to the webinar, where we’ll cover pretty much everything you can learn about Capoferro’s mechanics without a partner. I’m really looking forward to it. If you want to understand Capoferro’s mechanics, or see how we apply the principles of body mechanics to interpreting a specific historical source, this webinar is for you…