Sport Sword Foam Sword Training
How Does It Work?
Sport Sword® is a program designed to teach swordsmanship in a manner that is safe, simple, and fun for students of all experience levels. Learn swordsmanship through a simple set of techniques using safe foam swords that require little to no additional protective gear. See the many ways you, and your staff, can create fun programs that satisfy the needs of experienced sword students interested in learning new techniques and concepts and novice students who, otherwise, might not ever think to satisfy their curiosity about studying swordplay.
Instructions are provided on how to organize and run your own interactive Sport Sword® program. The online course trains you and your staff, on the best methods to ensure that your participants are immersed in an adventure that captures their interest in sword play.
Keeping It Safe
Designed with the safety of both students and instructors in mind, the course teaches how to run an intense program that minimizes risk. Example guidelines include making sure that no sparring is happening without the supervision of a trained instructor; limiting targets for strikes with consideration for proper protection; and establishing a signal system that amplifies communication. The swords designated for official use in the Sport Sword® program are extremely durable, and students can expect to enjoy years of fun, educational swordsmanship with this equipment.
Keeping It Simple
This unique program draws the basic set of techniques from both historical and practical approaches. By interpreting historic texts, collecting core concepts, and simplifying these to suit the practical realities of the equipment, the Sport Sword® program is able to use as its basis actual methods derived from the martial arts of Medieval and Renaissance Europe. Students are treated to a simple presentation of historically-inspired techniques and valuable points that include details on Common Mistakes, Safety Tips, and Historical Tidbits.
Keeping It Fun
The Sport Sword® program believes in education through enjoyment. In addition to providing a simple basis of techniques, we also provide a series of interactive and entertaining exercises where students learn not only how to wield a sword, but also how to communicate and work together as a team more effectively. For those interested in more serious competition, we have also included guidelines that allow students to compete against one another in a variety of situations that will give them a chance to challenge themselves and test their swordsmanship skills.
What Does The Program Provide?
- Interactive online training to implement the Sport Sword® Program
- Training videos for even deeper comprehension
- Quizzes for your staff to confirm their understanding of the material
- Materials for marketing and promotion
- Tactics (good sword-fighting) & bonus techniques (specific maneuvers)
- Examples of exercises and games that immerse your participants in practicing Sport Sword® tactics & techniques
- Instructions on using the Points & Powers™ system for building and balancing creative roles for your students to play in your padded weapon games
- Class syllabus to help with planning long term programs
What do the Trainings Look Like?
Where Can I Purchase the Sport Sword® Program?
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