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Dan Burns, Swordsman
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    • Outschool
    • Contact Us

Programs and Classes

In person programming

Fencing Demonstration

 A fencing demonstration that shows proper fencing gear (full uniform and  mask) as well as all three fencing weapons and a discussion on their  use, history, and how each weapon is scored in competition.  

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Historical Swordsmanship Demonstrations

 In full costume to fit any theme, we bring a selection of real historical  weapons and demonstrate their use while discussing their history, form,  function, and the physics behind their use.  

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Interactive Sword Events

Interactive Sword Events

 Swordsmanship training and duels using  safe-for-contact foam swords. This event can be tailored to any age  group, however only a single age group should participate. Costuming and  theme can be adapted to any need. 

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Lightsaber Training

Interactive Sword Events

 Using safe-for-contact foam weapons, participants learn lightsaber  combat by exploring historical eastern and western swordsmanship  techniques and the potential physics of the unique fictional weapon,  alongside dueling with the fully costumed instructor and one another.  

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Living Characters

Living Characters

 A variety of costumed living characters to fit historical and fictional  themes are available for a wide variety of events; Characters from  literature, Pirates, Knights, Vikings, Jedi, etc 

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STEM with Swords

Living Characters

 A unique presentation that combines historical swordsmanship with physics: A  discussion of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion, Levers, Gravity, Friction,  Potential and Kinetic energy, human physiology, and more (depending on  the audience) using historically accurate swords from throughout  history. A science lesson to remember!  

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Online Classes

A Visit with a Viking

A Pirate in Your Parlor

A Visit with a Viking

A discussion with a "real" Viking who will tell students all about Viking society, arms and armor, and the daily life of a Viking in a fun and engaging conversation with a living historical character. 


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A Night With a Knight

A Pirate in Your Parlor

A Visit with a Viking

 

A discussion with a "real" Knight who will tell students all about chivalry, medieval arms and armor, and the daily life of a Knight in a fun and engaging conversation with a living historical character.

 

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A Pirate in Your Parlor

A Pirate in Your Parlor

A Pirate in Your Parlor

 

A discussion with a "real" Pirate who will tell students all about pirate ships, treasure, clothing and weapons, and the daily life of a Pirate on the open sea in a fun and engaging conversation with a living historical character.

 

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Meet a Roman Legionary

Introduction to Fencing for Beginners

A Pirate in Your Parlor

 A discussion with a "real" Roman Legionary who will tell students all about Roman society and life in the legions, thier arms and armor, and the daily life of a Roman Legionary on campaign in a fun and engaging conversation with a living historical character.


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Introduction to Fencing for Beginners

Introduction to Fencing for Beginners

Introduction to Fencing for Beginners

 An introduction to the sport of fencing; the history of the sport, a  look at the three modern styles (Foil, Epee, and Sabre), and fun drills  that teach basic concepts without the need for fencing gear! 


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Introduction to Light Saber Combat

Introduction to Fencing for Beginners

Introduction to Fencing for Beginners

 In this course, we explore what combat with a light saber would look  like by combining historical sword fighting and the unique physics of  this fictional weapon.


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And More...

And More...

And More...

We always try to keep our online offerings fresh, and there are more classes to be found. Follow our profile on Outschool to get notified of new classes as soon as they're added.

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20 Eastern Ave

(781) 244-4654

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