Columbia, SC – February 1 & 2, 2025
This page contains information about the upcoming clinic and the Online registration for the clinic and Instructor exam.
This clinic will introduce or boost coaching skills in single-handed and two-handed historical weapons styles. The sessions will have attendees actively learning and practicing how to apply coaching & instruction methods to historical weapon styles, concentrating on Footwork, Defense, Offense and Counter-Offense. These simple themes will be built into full lessons, using multiple tempos, distances and tactical options, focusing on effective teaching methods and skill development. Regardless of your specific historical weapon style or school, this clinic will benefit your ability to effectively teach historical sword.
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Below is the online registration for this clinic, and more information. Once you’ve added the registrations to your cart, you’ll see the cart below, and you can click on the PayPal link to complete the registration.
Online Registration
| Registration Item | CAA Members | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|
| Full Clinic (Both Days – does not include exams) | $200 | $250 |
| Clinic Fee – Saturday only | $125 | $170 |
| Clinic Fee – Sunday only | $125 | $125 |
| Exam: Instructor (Written & Practical exams) | $75 | |
| CAA Annual Membership. Must be CAA member to test for certification. | $30 |
Additional Information:
Location:
The clinic is being held at the WellWithin Martial Arts Studio in downtown Columbia, SC.
The address is: 1801 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201
The entrance to the studio is in the back of the building, through the tall security gate. There is very limited parking in the parking lot inside the security gate, and some of it is reserved for a different business. Please park outside the security gate in the parking spaces provided or alongside the street downhill. If you have questions, please park temporarily and pop into the studio.
Questions:
If you have more questions, please contact Rick Thompson at Palmetto_Fencers@yahoo.com
Sample Certification for this clinic:

