Scholars of Alcala offers a complete training program for the Meyer’s Staff 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 half-staff. This massive staff is about 7 1/2 feet long, or roughly half the length of a pike.
Known as the quarter-staff to the English, this is both a weapon in its own right and a teaching tool for other polearms such as the spear, partisan, halberd, and pike.
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 Staff 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)
Staves
All students will be give a basic hardwood staff cut to the height of their shoulder. Students are responsible for the maintenance of their staff, which primarily consists of periodic sanding.
Students may choose to purchase their own high quality staff. Hickory is generally recommended.
- Staff Weapons (Purpleheart Armoury)
- Beautiful Handmade Wooden Bo Staffs by Scrapwood Martial Arts LLC
Training Posters
