Longsword

Longsword instruction at the Blackfriars is researched and taught by Chandler Brown. Chandler teaches Joachim Meyers German treatise from the 17th century. Training and fighting is done with wooden wasters to help minimize the risk of injury. Steel swords are used in full plate armor or in choreographed unarmored bouts. Students must have demonstrated proficiency in the use of the sidesword before advancing to training with the longsword.