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About the School of Defence

The School of Defence is a group of individuals working to maintain and develop the English and European combat tradition. This tradition includes elements of combat which are percussive (boxing), grappling (wrestling) and involving weapon systems ( primarily sword work). As much of the surviving western tradition is based around the use of the sword, most of this site is about sword use.

The School of Defence seeks to promote these combat traditions through demonstrations and training This is based on study of the historical written sources from different countries and historical periods which give us an understanding of the weaponry, techniques and philosophy of the time. Reference to these sources allows the School to maintain the high standards set by previous Masters. Yet books are only silent witnesses of the past; present Masters of Defence are the living embodiment of the Tradition so the School of Defence is based on the organic tradition of the Masters, who have learned and absorbed the knowledge of past Masters and seek to pass it on in a living tradition.

About this site

We have tried to include information and resources that will be of interest to those who want to keep the English and European combat traditions alive.

Please feel free to browse. If you require more information do not hesitate to contact us.

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If you have any comments or suggestions about these web pages, i.e. inaccuracies, omissions, please do not hesitate to contact us as we see this as part of a process. The information is provided “as is” with no express or implied warranty. Any mistakes in this information that are brought to the attention of the School of Defence will be corrected as soon as possible.

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