International Swordfighting and Martial Arts Convention		Hosted by Art of Combat, inc. & New Dawn Duellists Society
Conlegium Fraternitas Armorum ~ United Brotherhood in Arms
Since 2000, one of the premier and oldest International conferences for the study of Historical Martial Arts, hosting accomplished and leading instructors from around the globe.

Home	Registration	Schedule	Updates	Hotel Info	Scholarship	Contact Us
Next Event: 9th Annual ISMAC July 31 - August 3, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan Sponsored by Detroit Metro Airport Westin Hotel

Newpaper vs. Screwdriver
INSTRUCTORS: Stefan Dieke ROOM: TBA
DESCRIPTION:   One of the problem of Historical Fencing as a Martial Art is that techniques hardly translate into modern self defense. Either you're not attacked with a sword and if you are, you most likely left your sword at home. But attacks with modern screwdriver or icepick are as similar to medieval rondel dagger techniques as the defensive capabilities of a rolled up newspaper are. Thus we will apply old dagger fighting techniques to fend of stabbing attacks with a newspaper. Of course you're also welcome to the class if you want to learn how medieval dagger techniques like "the shield", follow ups and counters work. Required equipment: fencing mask, wooden dagger simulator or dowel, a copy of USA Today, or spare newspaper or magazine.
Copyright © 2000-2007 by ISMAC. All rights reserved.	Still have questions? We welcome you to contact us.	Webmaster: Chris J. Franklin (email) This page updated: 19 February 2007