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Fighting Fit With Fencing Classes
Story: Alyssa Mackay
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Photo: Pires
Published On : Feb 21, 2021
If you've ever imagined yourself fencing like Zorro or The Three Musketeers, then Spanish sword fighting classes are a great place to start.
The Brisbane School of Iberian Swordsmanship is holding classes on Wednesday nights at Stafford State School for those keen to learn how to wield a rapier, or who want to impress their friends with an exciting new hobby.
Instructor Kate Hickey said the school was founded in 2015 and was the only place in Brisbane where students could learn the traditional Spanish style of fencing known as La Verdadera Destreza.
What we do is a bit different,ť Kate said. We've taken an art that is not used anymore and we are interpreting textbooks written in the 1500s and 1600s. One of our members, Lois, speaks Spanish and does the translations.
We try to be history-based but it's also lots of fun.ť
If learning how to swordfight isn't motivation enough, the school also offers the first lesson for free. Students are supplied with everything they need, including eye protection and a loaner sword. Kate said beginners would learn safety and footwork in the first class, as well as basic attack and basic defence.
Destreza has 14 specific actions and some of them take a bit of work, but within three to four weeks, you'll learn enough attacks and defence to be able to slowly fence someone without knowing what they're going to do next.ť
Members of the school are aged between 14 and 56 and include people with an interest in history, who enjoy the community aspect, and those looking for a fun way to exercise.
People get more coordinated and fitter as they start to master the sword and can move faster,ť Kate said. For me it has been an amazing fitness benefit.
We also try to build a community by going out for ice cream afterwards and breaking in the middle of training so people can chat and get to know each other.ť
The best time to start is this Wednesday. We always make people feel welcome when they arrive. It's really important that everyone feels safe and comfortable with us.ť
No bookings are required. Find out more about the classes via www.bsis.club
Iberian Swordsmanship Classes
Wednesday nights, 7pm ' 9:30pm
Stafford State School
Cnr Webster & Stafford Roads, Stafford
The Brisbane School of Iberian Swordsmanship is holding classes on Wednesday nights at Stafford State School for those keen to learn how to wield a rapier, or who want to impress their friends with an exciting new hobby.
Instructor Kate Hickey said the school was founded in 2015 and was the only place in Brisbane where students could learn the traditional Spanish style of fencing known as La Verdadera Destreza.
What we do is a bit different,ť Kate said. We've taken an art that is not used anymore and we are interpreting textbooks written in the 1500s and 1600s. One of our members, Lois, speaks Spanish and does the translations.
We try to be history-based but it's also lots of fun.ť
If learning how to swordfight isn't motivation enough, the school also offers the first lesson for free. Students are supplied with everything they need, including eye protection and a loaner sword. Kate said beginners would learn safety and footwork in the first class, as well as basic attack and basic defence.
Destreza has 14 specific actions and some of them take a bit of work, but within three to four weeks, you'll learn enough attacks and defence to be able to slowly fence someone without knowing what they're going to do next.ť
Members of the school are aged between 14 and 56 and include people with an interest in history, who enjoy the community aspect, and those looking for a fun way to exercise.
People get more coordinated and fitter as they start to master the sword and can move faster,ť Kate said. For me it has been an amazing fitness benefit.
We also try to build a community by going out for ice cream afterwards and breaking in the middle of training so people can chat and get to know each other.ť
The best time to start is this Wednesday. We always make people feel welcome when they arrive. It's really important that everyone feels safe and comfortable with us.ť
No bookings are required. Find out more about the classes via www.bsis.club
Iberian Swordsmanship Classes
Wednesday nights, 7pm ' 9:30pm
Stafford State School
Cnr Webster & Stafford Roads, Stafford
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