I.33 Sword & Buckler: The Fundamentals Bundle

This bundle includes Courses 1 and 2, providing a complete foundation in the I.33 system of medieval sword and buckler combat. With 115 video lessons and nearly 8 hours of content, you’ll learn essential techniques, tactical principles, and practical drills based on the oldest known fight book. Ideal for beginners and experienced practitioners alike—save 25% compared to purchasing the courses separately.

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Your Instructors

Roland Warzecha and Cornelius Berthold are internationally recognised experts in historical swordsmanship. They have studied period manuscripts in depth and examined original weaponry in museum collections. Their work is supported by leading scholars and institutions, and they have presented their findings at numerous specialist conferences. As long-standing martial artists, they have taught sword fighting to students across the globe.
Learn more about Roland’s work on his website.
Find Cornelius’ bio on the Dimicator Schola website.

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$750

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115 lessons, 8 hours runtime

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Same total as one-time purchase. Plus, 30-day money-back guarantee — we would never want you to be unhappy with your purchase.

Includes Courses 1 & 2: Your direct path from fundamentals to advanced practice.

Complete I.33 foundation—115 video lessons, 8 hours of content for lifelong learning.

The Medieval Art of Fighting with Sword & Buckler 1

This course will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of the fighting system for sword & buckler as laid out in the foundational first play of a 14th century manuscript, commonly known as I.33. Learn about tactics, footwork, posture, striking mechanics, blade binds and fine motor skills. In addition to advice on modern training equipment, useful workouts, partner and solo drills, you will get in-depth information about the weapons of the age, including exclusive full scale drawings and stats of selected original swords.

Roland Warzecha + Cornelius Berthold

$500

Schutzen—Fighting with Sword & Buckler 2

This course continues to explore the medieval combat system of Royal Armouries manuscript I.33, the oldest surviving book on sword fighting. Learn how to deal with attacks from right and left shoulder by deploying their counters or obsessiones. What we present here will add a crucial set of options to your repertoire of techniques in sword and buckler fighting. The course contains 78 videos, arranged in a clear, comprehensive curriculum. Expect precise demonstrations, multi-angle footage, and expert analysis informed by over two decades of research and martial practice.