Even though this list of lessons is long, remember that each lesson is an introduction to a subject and not the subject in its entirety. Every person you work with will be able to give you their unique perspective and insight. If you feel like you are struggling with any of the lessons, feel free to take them again and work with others on them. You can also work with an Officer to make a lesson plan to fit your interests, strengths, and weaknesses as a fencer.
Lessons shown in red must be completed before using that item or technique
Newcomer
- Basic Footwork, Blocks & Attacks
- Basics of Dueling
Preq: Basic Footwork, Blocks & Attacks - Basics of Melee
Preq: Basics of Dueling - Gauging & Breaking Shots
- Gear Care & Requirements
- Officer Check-In & Test MatchPreq: Newcomer Lessons Completed
Initiate
- Basic Offhand
- Range & Placement
- Draw & Tip Cuts
- Block-Attack Combos
- Multiple Attacks
- Rush Attacks
Preq: Range & Placement - Fighting with a Disability
- Deathstick
Preq: Basic Offhand - Buckler
Preq: Basic Offhand - Cloak
Preq: Basic Offhand - Death from Behind (DFB)
- Theory of Melee
- Parts of an Army: Linesman
Preq: Theory of Melee - Parts of an Army: Cavalry
Preq: Theory of Melee - Two-on-One Tactics
- Officer Check-In & Test MatchPreq: Initiate Lessons Completed
Novice
- Footwork: Revisited
- Blocks: Revisited
- Attacks: Revisited
- Dagger
- Long Sword
- Case
- Rubber Band Guns (RBGs)
- Flanking Maneuver
- Falling Wedge
- Kill Pocket
- Wall of Swords
- One-on-Two Tactics
- Parts of an Army: Harrier
Preq: One-on-Two Tactics - Parts of an Army: Shadow
Preq: One-on-Two Tactics - Parts of an Army: Commander
- Captain Check-In & Test MatchPreq: Novice Lessons Completed
Swordsman
- Complete all lessons
- Understand & implement the Four Levels of Importance
- Have at least two years of fencing experience
- Be a contributing member for at least 9 months
- Have at least 2/3 of your kit (helmet, gorget, sword)
- Participate in at least two tournaments
- Participate in at least one war
- Be approved, selected, & tested by the Captain