The fencing master of the Swedish king Charles XII, Didrik von Porat, published a fencing manual called "Palaestra Svecana" in 1693. The manual includes 19 illustrations said to picture Charles XII fencing. The manual can be found here:http://www.hroarr.com/manuals/sabre-cutlass-broadsword-rapier/Porath-Diederich-Palaestra-Svecana-1693.pdf , a scan with higher resolution is forthcoming.

 This program will work in the following way:

There will be a JdP instructor that will regularly provide exercises for the group to work with, in form of text, images, and video, to help them understand what is necessary. From that on, the group will have a very close following of it's development by the instructor, answering questions and most important, from time to time the group will be required to record videos of exercises executed the best they can for instructor's review. This level of interaction will help maintain the quality of the technical development of the group.

 http://www.wmacoalition.com

The Western Martial Arts Coalition (WMAC) is a pan-American coalition of martial artists and researchers dedicated to the study of traditional European, American, and related fighting arts and martial traditions. WMAC has members in the Canada, Mexico, and the United States. In addition, WMAC has close ties with HEMAC, the European-based coalition with similar goals. WMAC has four sets of goals: Martial, Research, Outreach, and Community.

Visit:www.ghfs.se/swordfish 

Registration is on a first come first serve basis, you have to register AND pay in order to reserve a place in the classes you wish to attend. It is of course perfectly possible to come to Swordfish and just spar and socialize, without attending classes.

In Roger's own words:
"Hi all!
My name is Roger Norling and I practice HEMA with Gothenburg Historical Fencing School in Sweden.

In an attempt at building a stronger case for the HEMA community, when speaking to manufacturers of protective gear and sparring weapons, media and other MA disciplines, I have initiated a global survey, contacting all groups I know of."