Midlands Muster XXII – Interpretations and Mechanics of Footwork
Tobias Hyder will deliver a lesson on interpretations and mechanics of footwork.
Date and Time
Sat 18th Jan 2025 12:00 - 17:00 GMT
About this event
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Five Hours of Open Sparring!
The day is an open hall for all fencers to partake in open practice against other fencers in the room, get your fights in and compete against your friends. Or, even better, make new friends and then fight them!
Instructor seminars and team games will feature within the day, but if these do not interest you, there will be room to continue sparring in the hall.
Guest Instructor – Tobias Hyder
About the instructor:
Toby is the lead instructor for Exmoor HEMA,a new group based in Exmoor, the club formed as a result of the pandemic and is based in historic Dunster. He has formed a large base of students and instructors since its inception and the club is affiliated to the BFHS. He has been a practicing martial artists for over 30 years and his journey started in Shaolin Kung fu. Toby has practiced Japanese’s weapons in karate and Ioido and found HEMA in 2007. Since that time Toby’s interests shifted to the western hemisphere. He has explored the Italian and German longsword tradition, and now teaches 3 classes a week practicing German longsword , sabre , rapier and dagger and sword and buckler. Toby’s martial arts experience has given him an interest in exploring the bio mechanics of HEMA, and he has taught at fight camp over the last two years.
Interpretations and Mechanics of Footwork with Tobias Hyder
Toby’s lesson will look at some of the more detailed interpretations and mechanics of footwork, and the movement created using the master strikes and original texts as reference.
Admin Bits
The day is open to all those who have valid insurance for the practice of Historical Fencing. Please be prepared to present evidence of such if asked by a member of staff. Those who do not have insurance will be required to purchase it through the Order for the day, for a £5 surcharge.
After Party
A fter the day of sparring, we will be heading up the road to a pub called the Boat Inn, address below. There we will swap exploits of the day and grab some food and drinks before the drive home!
Boat Inn, 31 Shilton Ln, Coventry CV2 2AB
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Agenda
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12:00 - 12:20Introductions and BriefingsArrivals and kit-drops. Gather in at the Admin Desk for a group briefing, covering all elements safety and expected conduct. First aiders will be pointed out as well as actions on.
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13:30 - 14:15Instructor Seminar - Guest Instructor – Tobias HyderInterpretations and Mechanics of Footwork Toby’s lesson will look at some of the more detailed interpretations and mechanics of footwork, and the movement created using the master strikes and original texts as reference.
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14:20Group PhotoGather up for the big group photo and a chance to snag extra photos with your clubmates!
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16:15 - 17:00Combat GamesA hour of combat scenarios and games to test your skills in larger melees. Large scale scraps, scenario games and challenges to enjoy.
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17:00After Party SocialOnce you have cleaned down, we will be heading to the local pub, the Boat Inn, for a drink and meal and swap exploits of the day!