CBA is excited to announce that we now offer a full suite of Military Sabre classes. Throughout many years of personal study and training, Coach Brandon Foat has carefully developed a three-year looping program that leads students through the techniques needed
to become skilled in the methodology of 19th-century military officers. Students may start classes at any point in the series and know they will get the full training.
Skills are taught from the vision of multiple masters in the art. Beginning with Alfred Hutton’s book, The Swordsman, as the backbone, adding the work of Italo Santelli, the father of modern Sabre and the Italo-Hungarian method, and Brandon’s own extensive research from original manuals, means this class offers a complex and complete system for Sabre. Add in the historical knowledge of the instructors, giving a broader understanding of the techniques, you have a class you won’t find anywhere else.
Singlestick
Students can expect to learn:
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Master Strikes and Cuts
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Distance and Timing
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Creating subtle traps to gain and keep advantage
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Grapples and Disarms
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Strong focus on Footwork and Leg Strength (the CBA way!)
Classes are:
Sunday 12:00pm - 1:00pm
CBA Master Schedule ->
For more information, please contact CBA.
Skill Level: All Levels Welcome
Minimum Gear Required: Fencing Mask, Sabre-appropriate gloves (loaners available for complete beginners), HEMA Jacket
Additional head protection (back of head, gel caps), Gorget, arm/elbow guards heavily recommended as you progress in
skill and training intensity.
CBA has a limited number of single sticks with leather bell available for borrowing during class times.
About the Coach
Paul Bates