Andrei Xuereb

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• Principles of the 16th century Sidesword and Buckler

  In this class we will first look at some of the basics of the use of sidesword and buckler. We will then try out some exercises taken from contemporary sources, showing that the main principles all have a common thread.

  Equipment: Sidesword, Buckler mask, glove, chest protector or good padded jacket. There will be a number of Bucklers available on a first come first served basis.

• Biography

  Andrei Xuereb is the person responsible for the introduction of Historical Fencing as a martial art in the Maltese islands, having founded the Mithras Swordfight Club in 2005 and the Malta Historical Fencing Association in 2009. From a sport fencing background since 1997, Andrei later totally devoted himself to the research and practice of Historical Fencing and European Martial Arts. Since 2006 he has been a student of the methods taught by his teacher Andrea Lupo Sinclair, founder and technical director of FISAS.

  After years of regular attendance in events and teaching academies organized by FISAS, in 2014 Andrei earned the title of Master of Arms after passing public examinations under the FISAS system. He is the first non-Italian student to be qualified in the FISAS system and also the first instructor in Malta to be qualified in Historical Fencing.

  He teaches classes in Longsword, Sidesword, Rapier, Sabre and Polearms as well as weapon combinations with dagger, cape, buckler & rotella.

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