Description:
We’re pleased to welcome our guest instructor Da’Mon Stith: Master of Historical African Martial Arts! Step into the rich martial traditions of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa in this immersive two-day workshop. Participants will gain hands-on experience with these historical African martial traditions, reconstructed from historical sources, warrior rituals, and surviving combat practices. This workshop is open to all skill levels and will include structured drills, partner exercises, and optional controlled sparring. Light to Full HEMA Kit is recommended, Jile Dagger Trainers & Shotel Swords provided by Street Forge Armory. Train like the warriors of the past and experience history in motion! Register now!
Tickets:
Tickets are available on our website in the store. Due to limited space we have only a few tickets since these work shops will involve sparing and hands on learning exercises. We do have spectator tickets available for those who’d like to watch and listen but won’t be able to spar. If anything sells out, please sign up for the appropriate wait list and we’ll contact you if something becomes available.
Full Weekend Pass:
Cost: $50
Quantity: 10/10
Description: Participate in all classes over the full weekend.
Saturday Only Pass:
Cost: $30
Quantity: 4/4
Participate in only the Day 1 Fundamental Classes
Sunday Only Pass:
Cost: $30
Quantity: 4/4
Participate in only the Day 2 Advanced Classes
Spectator Pass:
Cost: $10
Quantity: 10/10
Watch the class and ask the instructor questions during the breaks.
Wait Lists:
Cost: Free
Quantity: infinite
If any of the classes sell out, please feel free to sign up for our wait list by adding it as a check out option and “purchasing” it. We’ll contact you through the email associated with the purchase about purchasing a pass when/if one becomes avaialble.
Workshop Schedule:
Day 1: "Fundamentals of Combat & Battlefield Weapons"
9am: Doors Open
10am -12pm: Class 1 - "Stick Fighting – Essential footwork, striking mechanics, and defensive techniques"
12pm - 1pm: Break
1pm - 3pm: Class 2 - "Gurade Sabre & Shield – Techniques of Ethiopia’s straight-bladed sabre"
3pm - 4pm: Break
4pm - 6pm: Class 3 - "Spear & Shield – The backbone of traditional warrior combat"
6pm: Pack Up
Day 2: "Advanced Swordplay, Dagger Fighting & Wrestling"
9am: Doors Open
10am -12pm: Class 1 - "Shotel & Shield – Mastering the curved sword’s unique striking and defensive tactics"
12pm - 1pm: Break
1pm - 3pm: Class 2 - "Jile Dagger – Close-combat techniques with Ethiopia’s traditional blade"
3pm - 4pm: Break
4pm - 6pm: Class 3 - "Tigel Wrestling – Stance, Footwork, Basic Grips, Throws and Takedowns"
6pm: Pack Up