Description
A brief workshop on Bodymechanics and Application of techniques with one handed weapons, focusing on the Messer
In one-handed weapons body mechanics play a very important role in fencing. There barely is a leverage, which can be used to one’s advantage like in Longsword. Hip rotation and proper structure behind strikes, cuts and thrusts therefore become very important in all distances.
In this workshop we want to take a closer look on how to use structure and body mechanics to your own advantage, even against stronger or heavier opponents, who use pure force to rush in and try to get directly into grappling.
— Marco Krüger —
Marco is a fencer from Konstanz, Germany, who has been training Longsword and Messer for several years, and has recently been training with Ulrik Neuman and Peter Frank at Freifechter Köln. He also supplements his HEMA coaching with practise of Judo and Kali for a well rounded skill set.
— Schedule, Thursday 20th August 2026 —
6.00pm Vanguard Open for reception and kit-up
6.30pm Workshop commences
8.15pm Workshop end, Q&A, class photo
8.20pm Sparring time (all weapons and equipment levels)
9.30pm Sparring ends, pack-up and depart
— Prices & Tickets —
Guests: £16 for the whole evening
Vanguard members: use Intermediate Booking System for Thursday 20th.
