A Little on Simple Parries
The simple parry is a small movement that is meant to be a quick block, stopping your opponent’s sword and allowing you to recover and regain the vor in your fight (usually). Here Zach and Eric give us a little demonstration of the simple parry using the Dusack. The simple parry is applicable to pretty... Continue reading→
Cover the Centre While Cutting
Most often when cutting at your opponent it is important to cut correctly and to out in such a way that your centre is covered. This is emphasized in class with most of the cuts and techniques that are taught. Here a couple of the AES students, Zach and Eric, demonstrate the concept in their... Continue reading→
Update on Classes
Well, it looks like we’re still shut down. The government of Alberta has announced that restrictions due to Covid-19 are still in place until at least January 21, 2021. Therefore, we are shut down for the month of January. Hopefully we’ll see everyone at the beginning of February!
Lockdown 2020
Sadly, we’re ending 2020 on a lockdown, so cannot attend classes in person. Well, the rules state that we could have small classes outdoors, but this is Edmonton in winter… So, no classes until January. All in-person attendance is cancelled until January 5, 2020, unless otherwise notified. What does this mean? It means that we... Continue reading→
Returning to Indoor Practices
Well, summer is almost at an end, and with that we’ll be returning to indoor practices at Fulton Place Community League (6115 Fulton Road). Starting September 8, 2020 classes will be held both Tuesdays and Thursday from 7:00 pm until 9:30 pm. Please note that masks are mandatory in class! As well students must wash... Continue reading→