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Pro Muay Thai comes to visit

October 12, 2019 2:11 pm

Last weekend we were visited by Kru Cha MacKenzie from Pro Muay Thai and Judo club. With years of martial... View Article

June 23, 2019 4:45 pm

In a change from swords, we headed to deepest Wales for a fantastic Historical Rifle Day with WMS Firearms Training. ... View Article

April 28, 2019 4:47 pm

We spent a lovely sunny Easter weekend at the Royal Armouries at Leeds for their Easter Tournament. Unlike re-enactment jousts... View Article

March 30, 2019 4:23 pm

Surface+ Cafe shut its doors last week. We’re very sad to say goodbye to the sandwiches, the coffee and the... View Article

Anti-Pugilism classes have started
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We’re revisiting our Scottish Regimental Basket-hilt classes, based on the 1790 manual ‘Anti-Pugilism’. Although we’ve trained this before, we’re enjoying this new interpretation, which is being researched and taught by Vytautas. It’s his first time as an instructor and he’s given a familiar system a lot of new depth and technique thanks to his close Read More
Glasgow HEMA Open Longsword – Dmitry takes 3rd!
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A massive well done to club member Dmitry who took 3rd place in today’s longsword competition at the open tournament run by our friends at Glasgow HEMA. As it was only his second competition and he was up against some very experienced opponents, we’re very chuffed. And a big thank you to all the GHFS club members who came along to support him.Read More
A Trip to TORM
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Recently, Andrew took a short trip to England to attend The Original Reenactors’ Market (TORM). A gathering of crafters and merchants selling historical goods and offering their unique services, where you can find everything from hand-made pottery and accessories to some of the finest armour made in the modern day. While originally only there to pick up a pair of shoes, you can’t go Read More