Duration: 1 week.

Structure: Total of 36 hours divided in 6 daily hours. Maximum 25 students.

Teacher: Luca Ventura.

Language: Italian (it is possible to have an interpreter for the classes in English).

Description: The workshop aims at exploring, through the principles of biomechanics, the use of the body and the sword. This will happen within the boundaries of a stage where fiction and reality fuse into performance. From the idea of controlling one’s body, we will arrive at the control of a weapon, the sword, which in ancient times was not only used for defense, but also for attacking. Before reaching the sword, the students will have learned other forms of stage combat such as group fighting without weapons and bare fist fighting and the use of the dagger.

Output: certificate of attendance, ECTS.

Cost: 450,00 €. The cost is refered only to the workshop lectures. The student will charge: training aid, room and board.

Starting date: From Monday 6thth July through to Saturday 11th July.

Objectives: The objective of the workshop is the construction of a platform of study aimed at deepening the understanding of the following concepts:

• Physical Training
• Otkaz, possyl, tormos, tochka
• Essential idea of balance, breathing as related to movement and stability
• Jumps and falls
• Stage Fencing
• Focus, agility, resistence as opposed to uncontrolled strength.
• Attitude and posture
• Moving effectively and in harmony
• Responsibility and control of the blows: timing, speed and strength.

Programme: During the stages of practical training, the students will learn the techniques through the use of gentle weapons (sticks); the objective being the acquisition of the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of the use of the sword.
It is recommended that the students wear comfortable clothing and footwear for the warm-up and physical training.

Methodology: workshop.