SwordplayPrima Spada School of Fence offers a range of swordplay styles and techniques for those wishing to learn the art of swordplay. The diverse range of classes and styles on offer makes Prima Spada unique from other swordplay schools in Australia, from Beginners through to Veterans of various martial arts, Prima Spada's diverse range of classes and fencing styles are designed for anyone and everyone interested!
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Historic Exhibition Swordplay
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HEMA - Historical European Martial Arts
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Smallsword
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Prima Spada's smallsword syllabus is based on the works of Domenico Angelo from 1763. Smallsword is a highly formal and elaborate affair with a heavy focus on perfection of action.
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Artistic Fencing
Taught and performed at Prima Spada, Artistic Fencing is a discipline based on the execution of coordinated fight choreographies embedded in small theatrical plays, using weapons and techniques from European history associated with the European cultural sphere.
It is the art of creating and performing a pre-prepared choreographed fight using weapons based on Western European traditions incorporating theatrical elements e.g. dialogue, music, props.
It is the art of creating and performing a pre-prepared choreographed fight using weapons based on Western European traditions incorporating theatrical elements e.g. dialogue, music, props.
Resources and Application
Prima Spada School of Fence adopts principles from a variety of sources in all of our historical fencing. This adoption of principles and actions from a variety of manuals allows Prima Spada students the opportunity to practice a comprehensive view of swordplay which focuses on the wider, more universal aspects of swordplay for a more fully rounded development of their skills.