This panel features a presentation on European swordsmanship with a live demonstration. Topics include:
- A brief history and classification of types of fencing
- Methods of training and practice
- Where one can get involved
- A Myth-Busters approach to common pop-culture tropes
- How actual swordsmanship applies to LARPing
- Asian swordsmanship and marital arts
- Stage combat
- Sword and buckler, longsword, poleaxe rapier, smallsword, saber, and foil
Handouts will be available for audience members to take with them.
