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Conlegium Fraternitas Armorum ~ United Brotherhood in Arms
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Next Event: 9th Annual ISMAC July 31 - August 3, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan Sponsored by Detroit Metro Airport Westin Hotel

The Cutlass in Action
INSTRUCTOR: Gareth Thomas ROOM: TBA
DESCRIPTION: In modern terms, the cutlass has long been considered among the top swashbuckling weapons and the blade of choice for pirates, buccaneers and naval heroes. Until recently, though, little serious regard has been given to this versatile weapon, generally assuming its use in practice to be simply along the lines of the military sabre. In this class the student will gain knowledge of the historical development of the weapon, as well as its extreme versatility in close quarter combat within the confining spaces found aboard ships of the 17th thru 19th centuries. Techniques to be covered will include grips, cuts and parries, definition of target, two-hand work such as blade-assists, grapples, pommel or guard strikes and punch/cut sequences within an extremely confined area. Also included will be a look at adapting these methods to the transitional, or aggressive forward action in a melee, rather than as a standard mano-a-mano fencing scenario. Masks and jackets will be required. Some weapons will be provided, but it is strongly advised to bring your own bated steel cutlass or wooden / singlestick style waster.
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