During this workshop we will see some striking defenses and how to integrate them with entries into throwing understanding how to chain different zwerch pieces together.

The purpose will be 3 fold:
– introduce you to the zwerch concept within ringen from ‘langen armen’ and in ‘durchlaufen’
– introduce you to train ringen in a dynamic but safe concept
– how to translate ringen into your weapon disciplines

Gear needed:
– mouth piece
– rashguard (longsleeves)
– short or spats
– foam replica of the weapon you use for sparring/ competition

“The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing.” (Marcus Aurelius)

Biography

Joris Jacobs is the founder and head instructor of Arte Mortiferum.

Joris has been practicing different martial arts from an early age and graduating as an instructor in many (Muy Thai, Kyokushin Karate, MMA, Ju-jitsu, …) . He has his own company Ludus Corvus where he teaches combat courses to individuals and goverment organizations.

Within HEMA, Joris is a competitor holding medals in various disciplines .

As a researcher he is currently studying German longsword, Rapier & Dagger, Saber, Savate, and Ringen.