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SUMMARY:Medieval Combat - watch\, cheer\, learn: A Demonstration Battle Day
DESCRIPTION:A Medieval Tournament….. but perhaps not as you know it from the more romantic films. \nJoin us in the Gardens on Saturday 18th July for some exciting and thrilling full contact combat sport in clanking armour. \nBirmingham Medieval Combat are a martial arts sports team basing their activities on the foot combat tournaments of the 14-15th Century\, similar to Jousts. \nOn this day they will be treating us to some skillful duels and noisy group battles – all unscripted ‘ouch’- in the Gardens. \nAcross the day there will be plenty of opportunities to talk and ask questions of the combattants\, to learn about theior skills and techniques and to understand the growing popularity of this modern version of the ancient sport. \nLikely shape of the day –  subject to change \n\n11am – Duels and Weapons Combat demonstration\n11.30 -1pm – Prebookable Adult Beginners Class (10 spaces only) BOOK HERE\n1.30pm – Armoured martial arts and group battle\n3pm – Group battle and …… eek free for all skirmish\n\nThe BMC team will be onsite all day offering adhoc fights\,  answering questions and showcasing their weapons and equipment. \nNo need to book for the event day –  \nNormal Entry Fees to the Gardens apply\n£5-£6.60 See main website page  \nCafe open… come and picnic.. if you dare \nSuitable for all ages to watch – but please note these are noisy and unscripted fights \n  \n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/medieval-combat-watch-cheer-learn-a-demonstration-battle-day/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medieval Summer,Summer
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SUMMARY:Medieval Combat Beginner's Class
DESCRIPTION:A Smashing start to Medieval Summer at the Gardens!\nJoin Birmingham Medieval Combat for a beginner’s class on Medieval Combat.\n£15 per adult (90 mins session) \nOther info: your ticket allows you to visit the Gardens all day\, from 10:30-16:30 so do take the opportunity to explore. \nThe class takes place as part of a special day of demonstration and shows at the Gardens. \nBirmingham Medieval Combat are offering the opportunity for 10 brave souls to get real ‘hands on’ experience of the techniques. \nThis hour and half beginners class will cover basic sword and shield work – see below for more details. \nOther info: your ticket allows you to visit the Gardens all day\, from 10:30-16:30 so do take the opportunity to explore. \nMORE DETAIL \nThere will only be 10 of you so you’ll get real hands-on delivery and expertise from these enthusiasts. \nIdeal photograph opportunity\, so do bring people to snap some good shots! Entry fees will apply to these. \nThey will ask each participant to sign a sports waiver\, and have reasonable clothing and footwear. There is a moderate degree of physical exertion as part of this session. They will cover the basics of stance\, sword and shield technique and counter attacking. This class will be tailored to the specific group on the day. \nGo on\, we all have the fantasy of being on the front lines of Agincourt or Bosworth! \nThe group will then lead observable demonstrations in an arena throughout the day\, which are open to all. \nTickets: 18+ \nAbout Birmingham Medieval Combat \nWe are pleased to welcome Birmingham Medieval Combat (BMC) to our walls\, to lead us in a session showcasing the battle skills of men-at-arms in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries. \nBMC is a full contact sports team competing in the sport of armoured MMA and Buhurt\, based on foot combat tournaments during the 14-15th Century\, similar to Jousts. Due to the competitive nature of our sport\, exhibitions are not scripted or choreographed and represent skill at arms\, fighting techniques and modern interpretation of armoured foot combat. \n£15 per adult \nOther info: your ticket allows you to visit the Gardens all day\, from 10:30-16:30 so do take the opportunity to explore. \n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/medieval-combat-beginners-class/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens Trust\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, England\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medieval Summer,Workshops & Activities
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