During two days, the Swiss Blades will offer about fifteen workshops relating to various weapons, historical periods, approches, and different skills level. The goal is to give a large choice to participants, so that everybody, beginner as well as advanced, can enjoy it. The schedule will also allow people taking part in the tournament to participate in workshops. Furthermore, we will organise conferences on Friday and Saturday evening.
The sickle of Paulus Hector Mair
By Franziska Müller
Assistant: Michael Moritz
In the workshop we will have a look at the sickle plays of Paulus Hector Mair from his 16th century manuscript Opus Amplissimum de Arte Athletica (yes, the name is that long). I want to focus on the peasant weapon in a competitive context. Furthermore my intention is to get closer to a possible interpretation of the movement patterns and principles of the peasant weapon in a playful and experimental way. Due to the distance at which the sickle is fought, we will also engage in friendly embraces and wrestling.