Warrior Arts of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa Seminar
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!
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
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!
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
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!
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