(K)nights of Blades & Barrels
Workshops and trainers
Everything you need to know about the workshops and trainers!
BROADSWORD
Benjamin Binzenhöfer
This year, Benjamin will once again be showing us how to handle the broadsword, a typical weapon of the Highlanders.
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BACKHOLD WRESTLING
Zane Grey
After the course unfortunately had to be cancelled last year due to illness, the British instructor intends to introduce us to this particular form of wrestling this year.
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QUARTERSTAFF
Heiko Große
Heiko will explain how to handle this traditional European wooden weapon, which is mentioned in numerous historical sources from England.
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PUGILISM
Christoph Reinberger
We will gain an insight into bare-knuckle boxing, which was practised by both men and women, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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DOUBLE-SWORD
Jan Gosewinkel
Admittedly, this course is a bit experimental, but very exciting: Jan will be adapting double-sword techniques to the British style of combat.
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You can find information about the rest of the supporting programme, such as tasting or castle tour, under "Supporting programme".