SPANISH MARTIAL ARTS WEEKEND

August 19 – 21, 2011 in New York City

Martinez Academy of Arms and its guest Raven Arts Institute are pleased to host a 3 day Spanish Martial Arts Weekend. Maestros Ramón Martínez, Jeannette Acosta-Martínez, and James Loriega will be teaching and demonstrating the universal applications of Spanish bladed combat theory.

Spanish theory, techniques and methods are based on understanding of the movements of the weapon, arm and body. This system was easily adaptable to a great variety of weapons. Successive generations of Spanish "Diestros" adapted this approach to suit their needs, according to the conditions of their time and place.

This seminar will demonstrate a continuum of the theory and how it was applied or incorporated into the use of a variety of types of weapons. The main focus will be the foundational elements of “movement” of the body and weapon. We will apply the theory to the sword, rapier, and sabre. Maestro James Loriega will present how Spanish theory is applied in using the great stick and the Navaja.

The progression for this three-day seminar will be:

Friday evening the seminar will begin with demonstrations that will be deconstructed. The focus will be on movement. We will examine the stance, how we move in the circle, and the structure of the body in relationship to our adversary. How we move informs the possible choices we make and will facilitate the technical application of the weapon, both in defense and offense.
Saturday the progression will continue with the control of distance and how our footwork allows us to close and expand the circle. We will then go into controlling the adversaries weapon within the combative encounter. Finishing with applying the correct use of time to allow the optimum advantage in our defense as well as our offense.
On Sunday Maestro James Loriega will present how Spanish theory is applied in using the great stick and the Navaja.

Schedule and Location

Friday August 19th, 2011 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Studio KHDT 330 Broome Street New York City, NY 10002

Saturday August 20th 2011 from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
University Settlement/NYC 184 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002

Sunday August 21st 2011 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
University Settlement/NYC 184 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002

Fee

Pre-registration: $150.00
Registration at the door: $200.00

Pre-registrations should be post marked by August 4th, 2011 at the latest to insure that they arrive in time. Please use our registration form.

Equipment and Weapons required for the classes

The seminar is structured to accommodate both beginners and advanced students.

Students that do not have their own equipment are asked to wear comfortable work out clothing. We will provide some sticks (to be used as sabres) and Navaja trainers will be provides as well.

Equipment requirements for Students who have their own equipment:

Bring a pair of gloves for both hands, masks, jackets, gorgets, breast protectors for women, and rigid groin cups for men. Bring one of the following, sword, Spanish rapier or sabre.

All students must bring their own great stick. A 6ft staff can be purchased inexpensively at Budk

Directions

Directions to 330 Broome street can be found here

Martinez Academy of Arms