Royal Armouries Leeds, and Leeds City Centre
20th - 24th Jan 2027
The Crown in the North for Training, Jack of All Blades, in partnership with Sword & Scoundrel present the Winter course in the North, at the illustrious Royal Armouries in Leeds. This course is the only one of its kind in the country, offering access to the archives to allow depth of study in the history and culture of weaponry, supporting the skills learnt in performance combat.
The Winter Course is a five day course, focusing on a variety of weapon styles which can be taken separately, or all together as an intensive course:
20th (optional) - Royal Armouries, Leeds. Includes a library access and research session. There is also the option of taking an archive tour, to get your hands on the real thing! This costs an additional £25, payable in advance or on the day, and has very limited space. Note - attendance of the research day is not a requirement of the examination
21st-22nd - Single Sword - Leeds City Centre
23rd-24th - Staff, and Examinations for all weapons - Leeds City Centre
Standard level courses are suitable for those with no prior experience, although there is a level of physical intensity involved.
This is a two weapon course, with two examinations for two separate standard level qualifications.
Taught by Equity Fight Directors, teachers, and apprentice teachers from the ACTT, this five-day intensive training course is designed with actors and performers in mind; you will learn and develop your ability to learn and perform combat and violent actions safely and effectively.
At standard level, we will be using our research to take motifs and techniques from historical fighting manuscripts, and perform them in a safe and convincing way.
Examined by ACTT; all qualifications earned are Spotlight accredited
Discounts are available at checkout for Sword & Scoundrel members, ACTT members, and Equity members
Royal Armouries Leeds, and Leeds City Centre
20th - 24th Jan 2027
The Crown in the North for Training, Jack of All Blades, in partnership with Sword & Scoundrel present the Winter course in the North, at the illustrious Royal Armouries in Leeds. This course is the only one of its kind in the country, offering access to the archives to allow depth of study in the history and culture of weaponry, supporting the skills learnt in performance combat.
The Winter Course is a five day course, focusing on a variety of weapon styles which can be taken separately, or all together as an intensive course:
20th (optional) - Royal Armouries, Leeds. Includes a library access and research session. There is also the option of taking an archive tour, to get your hands on the real thing! This costs an additional £25, payable in advance or on the day, and has very limited space. Note - attendance of the research day is not a requirement of the examination
21st-22nd - Single Sword - Leeds City Centre
23rd-24th - Staff, and Examinations for all weapons - Leeds City Centre
Standard level courses are suitable for those with no prior experience, although there is a level of physical intensity involved.
This is a two weapon course, with two examinations for two separate standard level qualifications.
Taught by Equity Fight Directors, teachers, and apprentice teachers from the ACTT, this five-day intensive training course is designed with actors and performers in mind; you will learn and develop your ability to learn and perform combat and violent actions safely and effectively.
At standard level, we will be using our research to take motifs and techniques from historical fighting manuscripts, and perform them in a safe and convincing way.
Examined by ACTT; all qualifications earned are Spotlight accredited
Discounts are available at checkout for Sword & Scoundrel members, ACTT members, and Equity members
