Knight School

These class focus on the unarmoured fighting arts of the medieval knights. Dead for centuries, medieval German fencing has only recently been resurrected from historical texts by a handful 

of practioners around the world. Although there a many schools and clubs that study German Fencng in North America and Europe, Castle Tintagel is the first to offer these rare skill to Japan.

Currently students can study German two-handed sword and sword an buckler in the 15th century Lichtenhauer style. Each class will introduce them to aggressive styles of swordplay that are utterly distinct from those of Japan and China. 

In addition to studying a unique martial art, students will also hear stories of chivalry and learn about the arts in their historical context.

Study Medieval German fencing with us and become stronger in mind and spirit. Realize your potential as a knight! 

 

 

 

 

School information: 
School Name English Name ★ [Noe's Knight School] 

 

★ What  can you expect in the lessons 
- You will develop the physical characteristics needed to pursue a martial art: strength, flexibility, timing, and balance 
- Learning the skills of unarmoured longsword or sword and buckler, including grappling techniques.
- As your skills and confidence progress, you can look forward to sparring with other students.

 

★ Equipment: 

- The primary practice tool at Knight School is the "Soft Sword", which are specially constructed padded tools that approximate the weight, size, and balance of a real longsword.

-We encourage students to wear historical clothing, although any sports wear is acceptable. Shoes should be flat soled.

- In sparring, we use padded gloves, fencing masks, and neck and groin protection. New students can borrow equipment, but over time they are expected to purchase their own gear.

 

       ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

 ★Longsword Student Skill Levels 

 What a student needs to be able to do in order to achieve the following ranks: 

■Novice -- 

Can stand upright, see lightning, and hear thunder 

■Junior Student -- 
As above, plus... 

Has won one tournament challenge against another Novice. 
Can demonstrate understanding of Ranges 
Can demonstrate understanding of basic guards 
Can demonstrate basic competency in the meisterhau 
Can demonstrate basic competency in versetzen 
Can demonstrate basic competency in the drei wunders 
Can demonstrate basic competency in absetzen 
Can perform the 1 man-kata 

■Student 

As above, plus... 
Has won 10 tournament challenges against other Junior Students 
Can demonstrate use of meisterhau in combat 
Can demonstrate the use of versetzen in combant 
Can demonstrate the use of absetzen in combat 
Can demonstrate basic competency with winden 
Can demonstrate basic competency with fuhlen 
Can demonstrate understanding of nachreisen 
Can demonstrate understanding of vor, indes, and nacht 
Can demonstrate understanding of zufechten, Krieg, and abzug 

Can perform the 1 man-kata without error with clean technique 
Can perform the 2 man-kata 

■Senior Student 
As above, plus... 
must possess own sword and safety equipment, as well as suitable historical clothing. 
Has won 20 tournament challenges against other Students 
Can demonstrate all the skills taught in Sigmund Ringecks work, including counters and Durchlaufen techniques. 
Can demonstrate winden in combat 
Can demonstrate concept of fuhlen in combat 
Can perform the 2 man-kata without error with clean technique 


■Journeyman 
As above, plus... 
Has won 25 tournament challenges against other Senior Students 
Has fought (not necessarily won) at least 10 challenges against other styles of swordword within Tintagel. 
Has fought at least 5 challenges to students or teachers of other schools 
Can demonstrate basic competency of Harnischfechten techniques 


■Free Scholar -- 
As above, plus... 
Has won 30 tournament challenges against other Journeymen 
Has won at least 10 challenges against other styles of swordword within Tintagel. 
Has attained Journeyman status in at least one other style of combat (e.g. sword and buckler, dagger, wresting) 
Has fought (but not necessarily won) at least 10 challenges to students or teachers of other schools 
Has written a paper adding the understanding of the art (can analyze original texts or modern interpretations of techniques) 
Can demonstrate use of Harnischfechten techniques in combat. 
Has _______ amount of time logged as an assistant instructor. 

■Instructor Certification 
Instructor certification is given only to those who 
1) Have achieved Journeyman status 
2) Have _________ hours logged as an assistant instructor 
3) Have attended a yearly certification seminar 

■Master Level 
There are no masters.