Fight like a Viking! Weekly Training Sessions
Address: Braunstone West Social Centre
2 St Mary's Avenue
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE33FT
- Contact Name
- Membership Officer
- info@vikingsof.me
- Organised By
- Vikings of Middle England
Activity Information
Experience our unique blend of display combat and martial arts principles in a safe, inclusive environment.
Re-enactment combat is a fun, competitive sport and an entertaining and theatrical performance put on for an audience. The balance between these two things is fun and rewarding. Our aim for combat is to put on the most entertaining displays we can, so we can tell historical narratives that audiences will enjoy and learn something from!
We use blunt reproduction steel weapons with a mix of martial arts principles common to many systems of combat - footwork, balance, movement, timing, technique - and add dramatic flair - body language, vocalisation, and special effects. It's one thing being a competent and safe fighter - but can you portray a scared peasant conscripted into battle or a veteran Viking warrior and express those things so an audience can understand? That is our key goal - safe, spectacular fighting that expresses character.
Training is open to any participants aged 18 or above (16+ with parental permission). Training scales for most fitness levels and body types, but participants with physical health conditions are advised to consult with their GP or physical therapist.
First session is free, all equipment provided. Free tea and coffee for spectators if you just want to watch.
This activity also runs on these dates:
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