Renaissance Swordsmanship - Beginner's Class (CLOSED/FULL)

OPEN ENROLLMENT HAS ENDED AND WILL LIKELY REOPEN IN AUGUST, 2025

This class is an introduction to Renaissance fencing, open to anyone interested in getting started. Anyone, regardless of previous experience, is welcome. No equipment is necessary for the beginner class, though please come dressed in exercise clothes and don't forget to bring water and a facial mask (or proof of vaccine).

This class begins with the fundamentals of the one-handed sword (sometimes called a side sword) as taught and used in 16th-century Italy, branching into the foundations of other Renaissance weapons including rapier, sword & buckler, and dagger - all of which are studied in more depth in our Core classes.

TRAINING FEES: Our club's training fees are $40 / month, but classes are free through the first calendar month to give new students a chance to try us out. Feel free to drop by, try out our classes for a few weeks free of charge, and see if we're a good fit for you.

WAIVERS: Please note: In order for members to participate we need everyone to digitally sign a participation waiver. Although we do everything we can to train safely and effectively, with all martial arts there is always a risk of injury. These waivers ensure that no one, participants and teachers alike, is put in undue legal risk. New rules have been added for complying with coronavirus safety restrictions. Please fill out the following online form prior to practice:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnccyTqJ4_54dhmFAgHw7Zg-2jBYEH4U62SHHsHygQo52syA/viewform

DIRECTIONS: We usually meet besides the Picnic Shelter at Brier Creek Park and next to Brier Creek Community Center:
https://www.venyooz.com/spaces/picnic-shelter-at-brier-creek-community-center-raleigh

This location sometimes shows as 10810 Globe Rd or 9339 Bruckhaus St. Please contact us prior to class if there's any difficulty in finding the location. After 4:30 we're usually in the fields and it's hard to respond to inquiries.

EMAIL: Feel free email us with any questions: contact@triangleswordguild.com.