Swords of the Renaissance 2024 – Schildwache Potsdam

When?
31. August & 1. September 2024,

Where?
Primary location: Am Neues Palais, Potsdam 14469

Alternative location (in case of weather): Sporthalle OSZ Technik 1 (Ulanenweg, 14469 Potsdam)

What?

This event is dedicated to the different styles and weapons of the Renaissance. This is intended to provide an overview and provide space for exchange and experimentation. There will be 2 x 5 workshops, but also plenty of time for questions, discussions, exchanges and free fencing! The aim is to create an open space that reflects both the diversity of the historical martial arts between the 15th and 17th centuries and the diversity of today’s practitioners. Everything used in the Renaissance is welcome though.

A lunch buffet like last year will be organized. In the evening we will go out for dinner close to the event location. If the weather is good, the event will held outdoors and will be open to spectators. If it rains we move into the hall and stay among ourselves. There is no tournament or other kind of competitive scenario at this event. The common denominator is cooperative and friendly fencing environment.

Masks, neck protection and (light) gloves belong to the minimum to be able to safely participate in all workshops. A fencing jacket is also pleasant, especially in thrust-oriented workshops.

Timetable:

	Saturday			Sunday
	Ground I	Ground II	Ground III	Ground I	Ground II	Ground III
9:00 – 9:30	Registration			Waking-Up		Open-Ground
9:30 – 10:00	Welcome & Warm-Up			Warm-Up
10:00 – 11:30	Workshop: TBA	Workshop: TBA	Open-Ground	Workshop: TBA	Workshop: TBA
12:00 – 13:30	Lunch			Lunch
13:30 – 15:00	Workshop: TBA	Workshop: TBA	Open-Ground & Discussion	Workshop: TBA	Workshop: TBA	Open-Ground & Discussion
15:00 – 15:30	breather			breather
15:30 – 16:15	Workshop: TBA	Workshop: TBA		Break-out: TBA	Break-out: TBA
16:15 – 17:00	Workshop: TBA	Workshop: TBA		Break-out: TBA	Break-out: TBA
17:00 – 18:00	Open-Ground & Discussion			Farewell
19:00	Social Event: Bar & Pizza