Iron Thorn Course

Learn the Intermediate Long Sword techniques and principles for Iron Thorn.

Learn the Intermediate Cut and Thrust techniques and principles for Iron Thorn.

Learn about Advanced Sword and Shield techniques and principles for Iron Thorn.

Learn about Advanced Cut and Thrust techniques and principles for Iron Thorn.

Learn about Advanced Long Sword techniques and principles for Iron Thorn.

Follow the Intermediate Sword and Shield Lesson in Iron Thorn.

Cut-and-thrust fencing is a classic renaissance style of fencing evolving from the classic medieval arming sword/sword and shield style of fighting.

Sword and Shield (also known as Arming Sword) was the typical fighting style since the sword was first invented for warfare and remained so until shields began to be phased out and the Side Sword with Cut-and-Thrust fencing was developed in place of the Arming Sword (Bronze Age-Late 15th Century).

The longsword style of fencing was popularized in the German states, and later was used throughout Europe.