VBHF currently has two weapon classes actively taught; German longsword and Medieval sword and buckler. More information regarding the classes can be found below!
To support the scholarly pursuit of martial arts, VBHF also encourage student-led study groups of other weapons! If you are interested in teaching a study group or what study groups are currently active, send us an email and we will get back to you!
To support the scholarly pursuit of martial arts, VBHF also encourage student-led study groups of other weapons! If you are interested in teaching a study group or what study groups are currently active, send us an email and we will get back to you!
Class Schedule
- Monday (6:30pm to 8:30pm): German Longsword and Medieval Sword and Buckler Classes
- Wednesday (6:30pm to 8:30pm): German Longsword and Medieval Sword and Buckler Classes
- Friday (6:30pm to 8:30pm): Fight Friday
About the German Longsword Class
The intent of the longsword class is to explore general German longsword. Taking source from Jude Lew(1448), Peter von Danzig(1452), Jorg Wilhalm(1522-23), Joachim Meyer(1570), and others from the Liechtenauer tradition, the class teaches longsword within the medieval dueling context as well as the renaissance tournament(Fechtschule) context.
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About the Medieval Sword and Buckler Class
The intent of the Medieval sword and buckler class is to explore medieval combat with the class medieval arming sword. This class primarily studies from the oldest European fencing manual; Manuscript I.33. Other manuscripts such as the Andre Lignitzer plays and Talhoffer's manuscripts are studied to compare other sword and buckler techniques. Finally, the class explores the basic use of the arming sword without the buckler by studying the messer manual of Hans Lechuchner.
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About Fight Fridays
Fight Friday is a day dedicated to having fun and improving students' weapon skills. This free form class day allows for students to try new weapons, get extra sparring in for the week, and to get instruction to improve on techniques for tournaments or for fighting in general. This class' loose structure is intended to be fluid to allow for whatever students want to learn!
About Study Groups
VBHF recognizes that not everyone is passionate about longswords or sword and buckler systems. Because of this, VBHF offers and encourages study groups run by students to explore the weapons that interest them! These study groups allow for a unique way to learn how to build curriculums, teach classes, and generating interest in your favorite weapon!
Study groups are considered unofficial classes that students and officers may teach when they are available at practice. Because these classes are only available when permitted, they are not on the official schedule of the club. If a particular study group interests you, please reach out so we can verify that it will be available.
For more information about starting a study group at VBHF, talk to an officer about how you can start teaching what you want!
Current Active Study Groups:
Montante - Led by Lane Crabill
Sidesword - Led by Ryan Hancock
Study groups are considered unofficial classes that students and officers may teach when they are available at practice. Because these classes are only available when permitted, they are not on the official schedule of the club. If a particular study group interests you, please reach out so we can verify that it will be available.
For more information about starting a study group at VBHF, talk to an officer about how you can start teaching what you want!
Current Active Study Groups:
Montante - Led by Lane Crabill
Sidesword - Led by Ryan Hancock