The poleaxe is an incredible fighting tool capable of both great power and subtle deception. This course is an introduction to the basic attacks, defenses and counter attacks of this awesome weapon.

The Quarterstaff: A long section of wood, sometimes capped at one or both ends with a metal point, is one of the simplest and most effective weapons in the European arsenal. We’ll focus on the use of the longstaff (a 9 to 12 foot staff) and its fundamentals.