Designed to give students a hands on introduction to the Traditional Western Martial Arts of Classical Fencing and Historical Swordsmanship.
This four week course presents an overview of the original art and science of fencing as it was practiced in the 16th through 19th centuries.

Live demonstrations will be given in various weapons and styles of Classical Fencing and Historical Swordsmanship taught at the Academy

Historical Swordsmanship	Classical Fencing
16th - 18th Centuries	19th Century
16th century Spanish Rapier	19th century French Fleuret (The Academic Foil)
17th century Italian Rapier (with Dagger, Buckler, Cloak)	19th century French Epee d'Combat (Dueling Sword)
17th century Longsword	19th century French Sabre (The Academic Sabre)
17th century English Short Sword & Buckler	19th century Italian Sciabola di Terreno (The Dueling Sabre)
18th century French Smallsword	19th century Single Stick
18th century English Stave (Quarterstaff & Half-Staving)	19th century Gentleman's Walking Cane & Umbrella

Participants will be allowed to handle these weapons and have all their questions answered.

All participants will receive hands on instruction and practice in basic Foil techniques which are prerequisite to the study of the other weapons. The practical portion of this course will focus on the fundamentals of footwork, offense, defense, and bladework, using various fencing weapons while teaching students basic techniques which apply to all of the historical and classical weapons. Upon completion of this course students will have a solid foundation upon which they may build with continued instruction through private lessons and/or group classes in the fencing style and weapon of their choice.

Completion of this course qualifies students for membership in the Mississippi Academy of Arms. The Academy offers numerous opportunities for further training and advancement in fencing through novice, beginner, intermediate, and advanced group classes, private instruction, recreational fencing, open fencing sessions, workshops, clinics, tournaments, classic duels, historical trips, dinner & a swashbuckler socials, rank and rating advancement, and instructor training and certification.

COURSE DETAILS

Space is limited. Due to popularity, these courses fill up quickly. To insure yourself a place in one of the up-coming courses fill out the registration form below and mail it with a check to the Mississippi Academy of Arms. (Please make all checks out to our sponsor Pure Providence)

Date: This four week course repeats every month (except December), starts on the first Wednesday of every month and meets for four Wednesdays in a row.
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: In the Club House of Harbor Pines Community. Located at 701 Harbor Pines Dr. in Ridgeland, MS. Take Lake Harbor/Spillway Road heading toward the Reservoir. Turn right onto Harbor Drive at the last stop light before the ramp to the levee. There will be a Self-Storage Facility on your right. The road curves to the left and goes past the leasing office. It then curves to the right. The Club House will be on the right side of the road with white columns in front.
Cost: $35 Fee includes use of all equipment: (Fencing Jacket, Mask, Glove, Fencing Weapons)
Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing which allows freedom of movement, such as sweat pants, warm-ups, t-shirts, tennis shoes, running shoes, or court shoes. No shorts please. This course starts at 5:30 p.m. sharp, so please arrive a few minutes early.
Registration: Please print, fill out and mail the following Registration Form with a check made out to Pure Providence (the parent company of the Mississippi Academy of Arms)

The Mississippi Academy of Arms is Mississippi's first, oldest, and largest fencing academy, only traditional fencing salle, and only source of Classical Fencing, Historical Swordsmanship, and Theatrical Fencing under the direction of a nationally certified instructor and professional Fencing Master Apprentice.

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Course Registration Form

Introduction to Traditional Fencing

Check the 2006 Introduction to Traditional Fencing Course you will be attending:

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Please list all prior fencing experience (How many years you have been fencing, weapons trained in, fencing styles or systems, special training, teaching experience, instructors/coaches trained under, workshops attended, etc.)

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Please list all prior sports, fitness, and martial arts experience (How many years, styles, systems, special training, ratings, awards, teaching experience, instructors/coaches trained under, workshops attended, etc.)
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Participation Agreement and Waiver of Liability: Upon entering any class, course, or event sponsored by the Mississippi Academy of Arms or one of their schools, clubs, or affiliates, I agree to read and abide by the rules published by those organizations. Due to the serious nature of fencing with weapons and the potential for injury, I agree to abide by all verbal rules, decisions, and directions given by the leaders, instructors, and officials of these organizations and their representatives, and agree not to engage in horseplay or other unsafe actions. I understand that I risk expulsion from class, course, or event without refund of fees if I fail to comply. I understand that participation in fencing carries to me a risk of serious injury, including permanent paralysis or death. I knowingly recognize, accept, and assume this risk. I, for myself, my heirs & executors, forever release, any and all rights, demands, claims, for damage and causes of suite action known and unknown that I may have against the Mississippi Academy of Arms, Pure Providence, their owners, directors, instructors, sponsors, event organizers, officials, affiliates, facility providers, and participants from any and all liability. I will assume and pay my own medical and emergency expenses in the event of an accident, illness, injury, or other incapacity, regardless of whether I have authorized such expenses. I certify that I am physically fit and that I have my physicians’ approval to participate in all fencing activities. Finally, I also understand and agree that the Mississippi Academy of Arms, Pure providence, and any of their sponsors, affiliates, and facility providers may subsequently use for publicity purposes, training purposes, or news purposes, my name, likeness, and photographs, videos, and films of me participating in fencing activities and events sponsored by the Mississippi Academy of Arms and/or Pure Providence, without obligation or signature. I understand that the fees charged by the Mississippi Academy of Arms and Pure Providence are not refundable.

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Signature of Parent or Guardian if Applicant is a Minor & Date

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO
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Total Due: $35 Total Paid: $ ________ Signature of Course Instructor: ___________________________

Mississippi Academy of Arms, P.O. Box 955, Pelahatchie, MS 39145-0955

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