Scholars of Alcala offers a complete training program for the Meyer’s Dusak in San Diego. Published in 1570, Joachim Meyer‘s book provides a comprehensive system of fencing that covers a wide variety of weapons including the queen of the one-handed swords, the dusack (also spelled dussack).
Study Guides and Books
No prior experience is needed. All fencers will be provided with a copy of our dusack training guide with drills and exercises so they can practice both in class and at home.
- Meyer Dusack Drill Book 1 (Print) (Free PDF)
- Joachim Meyer (Wiktenauer)
- The Art of Combat (2014) by Joachim Meyer (woodenswords.com)
- The Art of Sword Combat (Amazon.com)
- Foundational Description of the Art of Fencing – Study Edition (woodenswords.com)
Swords
Swords and safety gear is available for beginners. And until we run out, you’ll be given a wooden dusack for practicing at home.
Historically, the dusack could be made of metal, wood, or leather. For modern fencers, synthetic swords are also available.
Faksvaag, Jon-Erik / Norsk Folkemuseum
Wallace Collection
Paulus Hector Mair
We do not recommend steel dusacks at this time.
Education
What is a dusack?
By Matt Easton of Schola Gladiatoria
Scholars of Alcala Playlist
Training Posters
