Medieval Combat Beginner’s Class
A Smashing start to Medieval Summer at the Gardens!
Join Birmingham Medieval Combat for a beginner’s class on Medieval Combat.
£15 per adult (90 mins session)
Other info: your ticket allows you to visit the Gardens all day, from 10:30-16:30 so do take the opportunity to explore.
The class takes place as part of a special day of demonstration and shows at the Gardens.
Birmingham Medieval Combat are offering the opportunity for 10 brave souls to get real ‘hands on’ experience of the techniques.
This hour and half beginners class will cover basic sword and shield work – see below for more details.
Other info: your ticket allows you to visit the Gardens all day, from 10:30-16:30 so do take the opportunity to explore.
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There will only be 10 of you so you’ll get real hands-on delivery and expertise from these enthusiasts.
Ideal photograph opportunity, so do bring people to snap some good shots! Entry fees will apply to these.
They 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.
Go on, we all have the fantasy of being on the front lines of Agincourt or Bosworth!
The group will then lead observable demonstrations in an arena throughout the day, which are open to all.
Tickets: 18+
About Birmingham Medieval Combat
We 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.
BMC 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.
£15 per adult
Other info: your ticket allows you to visit the Gardens all day, from 10:30-16:30 so do take the opportunity to explore.
