Starting a little late this week due to some of the preparations for Stevenage this weekend we soon found our feet with a warmup and some tutelige in how to move with more fluidity and understand the technicalities of when an attack has failed, lead by Chris.

Continuing with the competency based training still we visited the basic sword movements for both attack and defence, through the five positions at the head, two shoulders and two legs with the gladius. We use the gladius for most of our basics work as it is a short, stout and easily controllable bringing you, we have learnt, into closer and more controlled movement than some other weapons can. 

After a short break we resumed in two groups, those preparing for the gladiator event this weekend and those continuing to use the medieval weapons. The gladiatorial preparations saw us go through a dressed rehersal prior to Saturday to make sure kit and equipment was available and fitted correctly. Almost everything did with two minor and easily achievable adjustments being required.

The medieval long sword drills continued on the main stage with guards being examining in the forms that Paul has brought to the society.

As ever the local McDonald's saw us all descend upon it for a coffee and chat.