Training at the LSD

We intend to publish a series of short training manuals covering the weapon systems in our Core Syllabus. Unfortunately these have yet to be finished.

Teaching

Here are some lesson plans used by instructors at the LSD.
You may use these lesson plans subject to this Creative Commons Licence.

• Introductory Footwork for the Smallsword [68 kB RTF file]
• Introductory Lesson for the New Method [280 kB RTF file]
• An introduction to Source Material - Silver's Grips [36 kB RTF file]
• Analysing Source Material - Comparison of Backsword guards [36 kB RTF file]

Essays

We present a number of essays on the subject of fencing.

• The Compleat Swordman: An Introduction to the Teachings of Sir William Hope, by Dr Milo Thurston.
• True Art of Defence according to Sir Wiliam Hope, by Dr Milo Thurston.
• The Changing Face of Truth, by Anciant Maister Terry Brown.