June 24 to 26 - 2011, Luis Preto will be at Combat Con and will give the following classes:
http://thecombatcon.com/programming/schedule
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Jogo do Pau: Class 1
Benefiting from being an European Martial Art system with an unbroken lineage of practice which dates back as far as to the 15th century, when it was applied to both swords and weapons, practice will focus on understanding and learning the principles of combat in outnumbered scenarios which formed the origin of this system. Additionally, for a better understanding of Historical Fencing’s medieval development we’ll also cover how this led to the development of specific waiting guards for the application of these skills to single combat, as well as how several different parrying techniques were developed through the centuries as the combatants resourcefulness to adapt to combat conditions developed different combat contexts which succeeded each other.
Class Length: 1 Hour
Instructor: Luis Preto
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Jogo do Pau: Class 2
With the creation of industrial cities, the Portuguese constant ability to adapt led to the adaptation of their traditional long weapon fencing art to walking canes and batons. Therefore, this class will focus on the principles to apply the baton for combat in outnumbered scenarios, single combat and self defense, always focusing the maximization of power and distance management, so as to avoid grappling distances, which favor groups of opponents, heavier / stronger opponents, as well as opponents with hidden weapons.
Class Length: 1 Hour
Instructor: Luis Preto
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