Weekend Warrior
“All experience is an arch where through gleams that untravelled world”.
Alfred Lord Tennyson.
This weekend will open your mind to the life of our medieval forefathers. You will learn the living skills and military techniques our ancestors needed to survive. You will discover how to travel silently and invisibly through hostile terrain, to locate common herbs to heal and sustain your travel worn body. You will begin to sense danger and become one with the forest.
You will work in small teams learn about body dynamics and how to defeat an adversary using traditional skills. The course has been carefully designed to teach you self-defence skills that work in any location at any time. You will develop greater confidence and personal understanding. This course is the beginning of a life long journey that will take you closer to your past, whilst safe guarding your future.
By the end of the course you will:
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Be Able To Construct A Shelter.
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Be Able To Identify Common Useful Trees And Plants.
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Be Able To Identify Poisonous Plants And Fungi.
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Have Knowledge Of Conflict Avoidance.
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Be Able To Perform A Number Of Silent Movements.
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Understand Circles Of Invisibility.
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Work And Move As A Team To Achieve Your Goals.
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Be Able To Defend Yourself Against An Aggressor.
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Have Gained Knowledge Of Primitive Fire Lighting.
Maximum Course Size 10-16.
Duration Friday – Sunday.
Cost £250 per person.
This course will be fully catered to ensure maximum teaching time. There will be some class based work and activities will run late into the night to ensure that the skills you have learnt can be fully practised in all light levels and various terrain.
An open mind and a sense of adventure is a must.
The course content may vary depending on group interest and experience. Life is change and we must be prepared to adapt and over come. Therefore if you wish to learn a specific skill then we can design the course to meet your requirements.
This course is great for developing a strong team spirit and has been very popular with larger businesses looking to improve staff performance.
You will generate life long friendships with your fellow students.
Members of the BBD and Bujinkan will receive a 25% discount for this course.
Dates:
8th - 10th April. Location Arundel West Sussex.
