Best Sword Fighting Techniques

Academy Event | Boston, Massachusetts
2025-08-24 09:30 - 16:30 UTC | The Comedy Studio, 5 John F. Kennedy St,, Cambridge,, MA, 02138, United States
Start Date
August 24th 2025 (9:30AM)

End Date
August 24th 2025 (4:30 PM)

Cost
$250

Event Category
Academy Event

Venue

The Comedy Studio
5 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Organizer
The Sword Experience

August 24th 2025

Academy Event | Boston, Massachusetts
Adrian Paul is bringing the Sword Experience BACK to Boston this August!
This time you’ll not only be honing the foundations of sword technique and fitness but you will be tested with our very own SXP obstacle challenge. You will put your skills to the test and see just how much you can master your balance, precision striking and great eye-hand co-ordination. So let’s beat the heat this summer and get ready to have some fun.
Fitness
Welcome to our FAB of exercises
Good footwork is the basis of every martial art. Our new FAB series of movements will not only help you improve your footwork but help with your everyday life. Get back in shape or sharpen your sword techniques with simple exercises that will improve your agility and stamina.
WHAT’S FAB?
F.(Footwork) A. (Agility) B.(Balance). Footwork challenges to improve power, stabilize joints, and strengthen ligaments. Agility exercises will raise your heart rate and quicken your footwork. Balance, will help stabilize your joints and lessen injuries. Now you can start your other workout routines with a set of tools to prevent injuries.
BENEFITS:
Less Stress. Core Conditioning. Better Balance. Added Mobility. Increased Strength, Flexibility and Speed.
Technique
Now we take you to the next level with skill tests, swing essentials, mental challenges, and a unique targeting system of 12 attack and defense positions. Get ready to swing your way around the gym while exploring the importance of distance and targeting.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Work on center-line tactics. Practice your aim with targeting drills. Learn part of our 12 point attack and defense curriculum. Test your partner with a fun interactive “Sticky Sword” game. Improve your attention with our numbered attack and defense test.
BENEFITS
Grasping the Importance of Sword Targeting. Understanding Sword Flow. Better Sword Technique. Overcome Obstacles.
Performance
It was said every road lead to Rome. Well, here you have reached your goal by choosing this fun session that is exciting and essential for any would be action star, or if you just want to learn something you’ve seen in the movies. You’ll work with a partner performing as many moves as you feel comfortable handling, while dodging obstacles, as part of the scene choreography that will leave you exhilarated.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Learn how to deliver the conversation of a sword fight while producing the best angles for the camera. Get positively critiqued on how you can improve your performance. Put all your hard work together from the first two sessions in a filmic environment.
Event Details

All Participants must READ, DIGITALLY SIGN, & SUBMIT the following three forms before purchase:
1. TERMS & CONDITIONS
2. RELEASE OF LIABILITY
3. IMAGE RELEASE
No photos or videos are allowed during the Sword event.
Participants must be 18 years old. 15-18 years olds can participate with parental consent and a minimum height of 4 feet, 6 inches tall. PARENTAL CONSENT FORMS must be filled out and submitted prior to the event.
Photos taken by The Sword Experience staff will be sent and posted after the event for participants to download.Learn about Payment Plan options through PayPal Credit HERE.
Please note that an additional 7% service fee will be reflected at checkout.
Our Return Policy is listed under Terms of Use page.

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Check-in 9:30AM

PARIS | FRANCE 2026 TOUR
2026-07-31 16:00 - 2026-08-02 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Start Date
July 31st

End Date
August 2nd

Cost
See Tiers

Event Category
Tour

Venues:

Paris

Organizer
The Sword Experience

July 31st- August 2nd 2026

PARIS | FRANCE 2026 TOUR
Are you ready for an immersive two-day Highlander Season 3 location experience?
Blending iconic filming locations with the rhythm and romance of the city itself the Saturday morning starts at the Bastille, tied to the haunting “Star-Crossed,” episode. Adrian will lead you through Place des Vosges, where the epic fight was filmed during the “Hunters”,(season 1) and then into a relaxed meet-and-greet over coffee and patisseries with Alexandra Vandernoot (Tessa)and Peter Hudson (Horton). Guests then follow through the historic Left Bank—crossing Pont Marie, skirting Notre Dame, and pausing near the Shakespeare and Company bookstore where some of the Methos episodes were filmed—Then lunch. After you’ll be taken to the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris site of the episodes Reasonable Doubt and Finale Parts 1&2. The day closes beneath the Eiffel Tower, where the now iconic sword fight between Kalas and Macleod and the unforgettable Tango with Duncan and Amanda were filmed. Sunday deepens the experience with visits to Methos’ apartment at Rue Mallet-Stevens, a jazz club backdrop, and the Château de Maisons-Laffitte , where the flashback scene in Methos was filmed. Of course we like to end with an exciting venue, so this year we have chosen the chateau as the site for the Sword Experience event. A legendary setting transformed into a living, shared memory.
This not just a tour—it’s stepping inside the world of Highlander, scene by scene, moment by moment. If you can’t attend the entire tour, don’t worry, we also have several other options for you to enjoy.
**Should you wish to keep the adventure going and attend our Scotland event, the flight needed for those attending both Paris and Scotland is the 2:15PM Easy Jet on August 3rd from Charles de Gaulle to Glasgow** NOTE: FLIGHT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE DUE TO VARIOUS OPTIONS BY PARTICIPANTS.
Those who are already signed up for either Scotland Tour can get a discount code to our Paris Tour. Just email contact@swordxp.com to claim your code!

Event Tiers & Details
Click Below for Details This ticket includes:
Three Night Accommodation at Hôtel Bastille Speria
All Transportation
Bokken
SXP Training with Adrian Paul
Orientation Day Snacks and Drink (Friday July 31st)
Meet N Greet Coffee and snacks (Saturday August 1st)
1 Lunch,
SXP Event video
1 Pre Signed photo
1 Entry to Maison Lafitte Chateau
SXP Event – (1 Posed Photo, 1 Certificate)
Meet N Greet – (Posed Photos – 2 Single Signed Photos , OR 2 signatures 1 photo)
Retreat Tee This ticket includes:
Three Night Accommodation at Hôtel Bastille Speria
All Transportation
Bokken
SXP Training with Adrian Paul
Orientation Day Snacks and Drink (Friday July 31st)
Meet N Greet Coffee and snacks (Saturday August 1st)
1 Lunch per person,
SXP Event video
2 Pre Signed photo
2 Entry to Maison Lafitte Chateau
SXP Event – (1 Posed Photo, 1 Certificate)
Meet N Greet – (4 single posed photos OR 2 double posed photos)
2 Retreat Tees This ticket includes
Transportation to all Highlander sites
This ticket allows access to the Meet & Greet with Adrian Paul, Peter Hudson, and Alexandra Van Der Noot taking place on August 1st
Light drinks and snacks
2 Posed Photos, 2 Signed Photos, or 2 signatures 1 photo
Bokken
Event video
Pre-signed Photo
Posed Photo
Certificate
Lunch

PARTICIPANT ($355 with lunch or $320 without)
Bokken, Event video, Pre-Signed photo, Posed Photo, Certificate, Training with Adrian Paul (No Accommodation)
SPECTATOR ($80) – Access to View the SXP Training with Adrian Paul & Entry to Château de Maisons-Laffitte (No Accommodation or lunch)
Transportation to all Highlander Sites (Please note you will meet the group at the Hôtel Bastille Speria at the start of the day and will be dropped off at the end of the day)
This ticket allows access to the Meet & Greet with Adrian Paul, Peter Hudson, and Alexandra Van Der Noot taking place on August 1st
Light drinks and snacks
2 Posed Photos, 2 Signed Photos, or 2 signatures 1 photo

This ticket allows access to the Meet & Greet with Adrian Paul, Peter Hudson, and Alexandra Van Der Noot taking place on August 1st
Light drinks and snacks
2 Posed Photos, 2 Signed Photos, or 2 signatures 1 photo

**All answers listed are ONLY recommendations and we encourage all travelers to do their own due diligence in research before making any purchases**
Q) What time is the Sword Experience event on August 2nd?
Check in starts at 10:30AM, then class goes from 11AM-6PM.
Q) Can I get a discount if I am looking to attend both the Paris and Scotland Tours?
A) Yes. We are offering a $400 discount per person for those wishing to attend both tours. Once you have made one of your bookings email us at contact@swordxp.com and we will give you the $400 discount code for your second booking. YOU MUST PERSONALLY ATTEND BOTH EVENTS TO RECEIVE THIS DISCOUNT. The cut-off for this offer is MARCH 12TH.
Q) What airport is recommended?
A) We recommend flying into any Paris Airport, although Paris Charles De Gaulle is where those of you attending our Scotland Tour will be leaving from.
Paris Orly would be closer to the hotel a shorter drive and will cost less in transport.
Q)If I only want to take the Paris portion of the tour which airport is recommended for arrival and departure?
A)Paris Airport Orly or Paris Charles de Gaulle
Q)Which nights are covered at the hotel(s)?
A)Friday-Sunday night accommodation is provided IF you select a ticket that includes accommodation.
Q)Is there transportation from the airport to the hotels?
A)The transportation for the arrival and departure of the tour to the hotel is up to each individual as everyone will be arriving and departing at varying times. There are various options such as shuttles for about 12 Euro from ORLY to Montparnasse. Orly airport to the Paris hotel is around $60 by Taxi. For one or two people from Charles de Gaulle it’s about $77 (Prices pulled from www.welcomepickups.com). There is also the option of a private car from Orly $73 and from Charles de Gaulle $85. (Prices pulled from https://www.orlyairport.net/transport/reservation.shtml )
Q)How much is the 2:15 pm Easy Jet flight to Glasgow that is mentioned on the site?
A)Final price will depend on baggage and seat preferences etc.
This is NOT included in any SXP ticket. It must be purchased separately.
Q)Can I take photos and videos on the tours?
A)Yes!
Q)Will Adrian Paul be teaching at the SXP events?
A)Yes!
Q) What Kind of Currency Should I Bring?
A) It’s always advisable to have cash in addition to cards. How you decide to do that with a bank machine or bringing dollars to convert to euros is a personal choice.

All Participants must READ, DIGITALLY SIGN, & SUBMIT the following three forms before purchase:
1. TERMS & CONDITIONS
2. RELEASE OF LIABILITY
3. IMAGE RELEASE
No photos or videos are allowed during the Sword event.
Participants must be 18 years old. 15-18 years olds can participate with parental consent and a minimum height of 4 feet, 6 inches tall. PARENTAL CONSENT FORMS must be filled out and submitted prior to the event.
Photos taken by The Sword Experience staff will be sent and posted after the event for participants to download.Learn about Payment Plan options through PayPal Credit HERE.
Please note that an additional 7% service fee will be reflected at checkout.
Our Return Policy is listed under Terms of Use page.

Choose your ticketsBuying for a group? Add each attendee's name. Your receipt goes to the email you enter below. Meet & Greet Only (August 1st) (Adrian Paul, Peter Hudson, Alexandra Van Der Noot) – $275Paris, France$294.25 USDper ticketTickets–0+Highlander Tour Day No Accommodation (August 1st) – $420Paris, France$449.40 USDper ticketTickets–0+PARIS Sxp Event Spectator (August 2nd) Without Lunch – $80Paris, France$85.60 USDper ticketTickets–0+PARIS Sxp Event Participant (August 2nd) Without Lunch – $320Paris, France$342.40 USDper ticketTickets–0+PARIS Sxp Event Participant (August 2nd) With Lunch – $355Paris, France$379.85 USDper ticketTickets–0+Full Paris Tour (August 1st) & Sxp (August 2nd) – No Accommodation – $915Paris, France$979.05 USDper ticketTickets–0+Full Paris Tour 2 People (July 31st–August 2nd) – 1 Queen Bed Or 2 Single Beds – $2050 Per Person ($4100 Total)Paris, France$4,387.00 USDper ticketTickets–0+Full Paris Tour Single (Double Bed) (July 31st–August 2nd) – $2450Paris, France$2,621.50 USDper ticketTickets–0+Your email requiredYour receipt and order updates go here. 0 tickets$0.00 USDA 7% processing fee is added at checkout. Stripe shows your final total before you pay.Continue to secure paymentYou'll enter card details securely on the next step.

Mad Monster Expo | Concord, NC
2026-08-21 18:00 - 2026-08-23 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mad Monster Expo Concord NC, 5400 John Q. Hammons Drive NW, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
Start Date
August 21st 6PM

End Date
August 23rd 4PM

Cost
$85

Organizer
The Sword Experience

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa
5400 John Q. Hammons Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28027

Event Category
Academy
Elite

August 21st – 23rd, 2026

MAD MONSTER EXPO | CONCORD, NC
Join Adrian Paul for a chance to hone your swords skills in one or more of our condensed sessions of swordplay at this year’s Mad Monster Expo! Whether you have never picked up a sword before, or have experience, these sessions will help you with fun trials, basic handling, swing control, attack and defense positions and much more. If you just want to meet Adrian, or take a photo with him, just come visit our booth, where you can also find photos and memorabilia from sci-fi hits like Highlander, Lost Colony, Nine Miles Down, The Breed, and more!
*The hour SXP class includes the basics of handling, footwork, sword movement and angles.*
**All attendees must purchase an entrance ticket to the Mad Monster Expo to gain access to the Sword Experience event and booth- https://madmonster.com/expo-2026/**
***Merchandise is not included in the price of the ticket. Bokkens can be pre-ordered before the event, and can also be purchased on the day. All other merchandise, including t-shirts, can be purchased on the day. T-shirt size inquiries are only for the sake of ensuring supply. Thanks!*** Sword Training with Adrian Paul for 1 HOUR
Schedule of Session Options Below:
SATURDAY 1PM Session Participant: ($85)
SUNDAY 1PM Session Participant: ($85)
Learn about Payment Plan options through PayPal Credit HERE.
Please note that an additional 7% service fee will be reflected at checkout.

All Participants must READ, DIGITALLY SIGN, & SUBMIT the following three forms before purchase:
1. TERMS & CONDITIONS
2. RELEASE OF LIABILITY
3. IMAGE RELEASE
No photos or videos are allowed during the Sword event.
Participants must be 18 years old. 15-18 years olds can participate with parental consent and a minimum height of 4 feet, 6 inches tall. PARENTAL CONSENT FORMS must be filled out and submitted prior to the event.
Photos taken by The Sword Experience staff will be sent and posted after the event for participants to download.Learn about Payment Plan options through PayPal Credit HERE.
Please note that an additional 7% service fee will be reflected at checkout.
Our Return Policy is listed under Terms of Use page.

Choose your ticketsBuying for a group? Add each attendee's name. Your receipt goes to the email you enter below. Sunday SessionConcord, NC$90.95 USDper ticketTickets–0+11 seats leftSaturday SessionConcord, NC$90.95 USDper ticketTickets–0+2 seats leftYour email requiredYour receipt and order updates go here. 0 tickets$0.00 USDA 7% processing fee is added at checkout. Stripe shows your final total before you pay.Continue to secure paymentYou'll enter card details securely on the next step.

Fanboy Expo | Orlando, Florida
2026-08-29 11:00 - 2026-08-30 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | FANBOY EXPO ORLANDO, HILTON ORLANDO 6001 Destination Pkwy, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Start Date
August 28th 11:00AM

End Date
August 30th 1:00PM

Cost
$85

Organizer
The Sword Experience

Hilton Orlando
6001 Destination Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32819

Event Category
Academy
Elite

August 29th & 30th, 2026

FANBOY EXPO | Orlando, FL
Join Adrian Paul for a chance to hone your swords skills in one of our condensed action-packed sessions of swordplay, on August 29th & 30th. Whether you have never picked up a sword before, or if you are experienced, the sessions will help you with fun trials, basic handling, swing control, attack and defense positions and much more.
If you want to come by on Friday the 28th just want to meet Adrian, or take a photo with him, come along to our booth, where you also find Highlander photos and memorabilia, Sword Experience merchandise and unique items. Did we mention that Christopher Lambert is a also a celebrity guest (on Friday & Saturday only), so you can meet Connor MacLeod & Duncan MacLeod in ONE WEEKEND! This is truly a rare occasion.
*The hour SXP class includes the basics of handling, footwork, sword movement and angles.*
**All attendees must purchase an entrance ticket to the Fanboy expo to gain access to the Sword Experience event and booth- https://fanboyexpo.com/orlando/**
***Merchandise is not included in the price of the ticket. Bokkens can be pre-ordered before the event, and can also be purchased on the day. All other merchandise, including t-shirts, can be purchased on the day. T-shirt size inquiries are only for the sake of ensuring supply. Thanks!*** Sword Training with Adrian Paul for 1 HOUR
Schedule of Session Options Below:
FRIDAY Session Participant: 11AM-12PM ($85)
SUNDAY Session Participant: 12PM-1:00PM ($85)
Learn about Payment Plan options through PayPal Credit HERE.
Please note that an additional 7% service fee will be reflected at checkout.

All Participants must READ, DIGITALLY SIGN, & SUBMIT the following three forms before purchase:
1. TERMS & CONDITIONS
2. RELEASE OF LIABILITY
3. IMAGE RELEASE
No photos or videos are allowed during the Sword event.
Participants must be 18 years old. 15-18 years olds can participate with parental consent and a minimum height of 4 feet, 6 inches tall. PARENTAL CONSENT FORMS must be filled out and submitted prior to the event.
Photos taken by The Sword Experience staff will be sent and posted after the event for participants to download.Learn about Payment Plan options through PayPal Credit HERE.
Please note that an additional 7% service fee will be reflected at checkout.
Our Return Policy is listed under Terms of Use page.

Choose your ticketsBuying for a group? Add each attendee's name. Your receipt goes to the email you enter below. SUNDAY SESSION $85Orlando, FL$90.95 USDper ticketTickets–0+FRIDAY SESSION $85Orlando, FL$90.95 USDper ticketTickets–0+Your email requiredYour receipt and order updates go here. 0 tickets$0.00 USDA 7% processing fee is added at checkout. Stripe shows your final total before you pay.Continue to secure paymentYou'll enter card details securely on the next step.
