Everything you need to become proficient in the longsword style of Philippo Vadi, as shown in his 1480s treatise De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi.

Explore the many historical questions around the discovery of the grave of King Richard III (1452-85), with Dr. Toby Capwell. Toby traces the unlikely (but true) story of his involvement in the investigation of Richard III’s remains, the Channel 4 documentaries, the reburial in 2015, and the 2022 feature film The Lost King.

This course covers everything you need to know to understand the mechanics of historical martial arts. You can use it to improve every guard position and action, as well as to gain insight into your interpretation.

Full Membership of Swordschool Online: all our courses, to take at your own pace.

This comprehensive course delves into the fascinating world of medieval German wrestling, exploring the seven Twirchringen (cross-wrestling) plays from the 15th-century Von Baumann manuscript. You’ll learn the core techniques, their counters, and the counter-counters that make this system so unique and dynamic.

This course offers an in-depth introduction to Bolognese fencing, focusing specifically on one-handed sword techniques as presented in Giovanni dall'Agocchie’s *Varying Guards* (1572). Through a series of carefully selected plays, students will explore the foundational principles of Bolognese swordsmanship, gaining a clear understanding of its core techniques, tactics, and applications.

A complete course in the Dagger combat from Fiore de' Liberi's Il Fior di Battaglia

Get a complete grounding in Liechtenauer's longsword system, with Jessica Finley

learn medieval wrestling with Guy Windsor and Jessica Finley

Get strong, fast, and accurate, even without a partner

from Royal Armouries MS I.33