Best Sword Fighting Techniques

Academy Event | Grand Rapids Michigan
2022-02-05 09:30 - 16:30 UTC | Grand Rapids, 2111 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Start Date
February 5th 2022 (10:00 AM)

End Date
February 5th 2022 ( 4:15 PM)

Cost
$50 – $240

Event Category
Academy Event

Venue

Garfield Park Gym
2111 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Organizer
The Sword Experience

February 5th, 2022

Academy Event | Grand Rapids Michigan
On November 6th we are bringing the Sword Experience Academy to Grand Rapids. Get ready to train with Adrian Paul. It’s time to sharpen your skills, make some new friends, and get out of your comfort zone. Will you be there?
Fitness
The basic skills of sword movement are great low impact exercises that will improve your general well-being, as well as increase your physical fitness. Each of our experiences are catered to your own individual fitness level, so that every member of the Sword Academy has a foundation of physical fitness to build upon.
Sword training and sword choreography is fun, but it can also be an incredible workout that you can continue well after you have been to one of our events.
Each one of our events in Grand Rapids will allow you to progress by increasing your strength, coordination, and balance. Upgrade your life with the fitness exercises that will improve your general well-being.
Technique
Learn Adrian Paul’s unique targeting system designed specifically for the Sword Experience to help you learn quicker, improve your technique and hone your targeting skills.
Over the years, Adrian Paul has perfected his unique targeting system of 1 to 12 attack and defense moves that allows everyone at the Sword Experience to work on a level playing field. By focusing on your technique, you will be able to strengthen your footwork and your movement.
Learn the basics of disarms and the importance of distance and targeting. Explore the benefits for stage combat or hone your martial skills. Understand the difference between an exhilarating performance, an unfortunate accident, or winning a battle or tournament by proper targeting and technique.
Performance
Performance is the culmination of your training with the Sword Experience. By learning the foundations of fitness and technique, your performance will vastly improve.
As you train with Adrian Paul, you will learn choreography from some of your favorite movies and TV shows blending physical fitness and technique for your final performance.
Whether you want to become an action star and give your performance the unique touch that only you can provide, or whether you want to understand how technique and distance can improve your achievements in a tournament, or even if you just want to experience what a choreographed fight feels like, our Performance Class will leave you exhilarated.
Event Tiers & Details
CHECK IN – 9:30 AM
START – 10:00 AM
This 1 hour class session will help you get more fit in a fun and exciting way! Get tips on injury prevention. Improve your concentration, mobility and stamina. Help your posture and get better balance and footwork, while increasing leg, shoulder and arm strength. This ultimate low impact workout for all skill levels and ages, will aid your flexibility and improve your everyday life.
BENEFITS: Less Stress. Core conditioning. A better heart rate. Weight loss. Increased Strength and flexibility. Look Better. Develop a positive environment in your life.
Learn about Payment Plan options through PayPal Credit HERE.
Please note that an additional 7% service fee will be reflected at checkout. Check In – 11:00 AM
Start – 11:15 AM
Why it is called swinging a sword? The flow of weapon is key to its handling.
In this 2 hour seminar, you will learn the correct positioning for attack and defense to improve your sword and weapons techniques, whether performing a sword fight on screen, or in tournaments.
Learn the advantages to center line tactics. Understand the importance of distance. Even if you have never used a sword before and need to learn the basics, this ninety minute class will give you tools to get to the next level. Other things this class may include are: famous sword legends and why they are relevant. Different sword techniques and styles.
BENEFITS: Grasping the importance of sword positions. Understanding sword flow. Better sword technique. Impress your friends.
Learn about Payment Plan options through PayPal Credit HERE.
Please note that an additional 7% service fee will be reflected at checkout. Putting on a believable sword fight requires many things. Physical ability to perform the choreography. How to deliver the conversation of the sword fight. Staying true to the character and knowing the correct angles to deliver a great performance for the camera. Therefore, prior sword experience or attendance at our Sword Technique seminar is required, so that you already have a rudimentary knowledge of sword handling.
In this 2 hour session, you will be paired with someone of similar ability and given a situation from which to perform. After witnessing the scene from a professional TV/film stunt/sword team, you will learn and execute moves from a choreographed sword fight. (Please note the fight scene will be announced prior to class and you will have a chance to view.)
Your performance will be filmed and then critiqued by Adrian Paul or another professional.
Other items that can be included: at least one stunt action: an explanation of camera angles and the many elements that go into making a great action sequence.
BENEFITS: Understand the best way to perform and create a sword fight on film.
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.

These are the COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for all Sword Experience events to be followed until the foreseeable future.
1. Social Distancing – There will be no touching, handshaking, high fives, (or spooning), or any other type of physical contact between people during the event.
2. All attendees will maintain at least 3ft from each other.
3. Bokkens will be wiped down with anti-bacterial wipes prior to use. After each break, it is the attendees responsibility to wipe the bokken with anti-bacterial wipes prior to continuing. Wipes will be supplied or, BYO.
4. Attendees temperature will be taken prior to the event. Promise, it will be painless.
5. Any participant showing signs of coughing or fever, will not be admitted to the event.
6. Attendees must bring their own pen/marker to mark supplied bottled water, OR must bring their own water, which cannot be shared with others. OR
7. Individual photos with Adrian will be adjusted so that there is no physical contact. But we’ll keep them fun like the example below. This is the time for you to be creative.
8. No items can be shared (towels, water bottles, bags, underwear, etc.) The norm.
9.All chairs for spectators will be apart, at least 3ft to “as far as you like it”. Have fun and be Diligent.

Check-in 09:30 AM | Start time 10:00 AM
11:00 AM – 15 minute break
Check-in for Technique starts at 11:00 AM and begins by 11:15 AM
01:00 PM – 30 minute lunch break
01:30 PM start for Performance
Autographs/Photos at 03:15 PM
Event finishes at 04:15 PM

SXP Retreat | Riviera Maya Mexico
2021-12-01 19:00 - 2021-12-05 11:00 | The Fives Hotel, Predio El Limonar Fracción 2, Xcalacoco, 77710, Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Start Date
December 1st 2021 (7:00PM)

End Date
December 5th 2021 (11:00AM)

Cost
$2002 – $2933

Event Category
SXP Retreat

Venue
Riviera Maya Mexico

Organizer
The Sword Experience

December 1st – December 5th, 2021

SXP Retreat | Riviera Maya Mexico
Welcome to the Sword Experience Retreat Mexico Dec. 1st- Dec. 5th 2021. We have spent three months searching for the best resort prices along with the best activities to make your trip a true experience. Our goal is to schedule activities throughout your Retreat, while also giving you some free time to explore the sights, sounds and tastes of Mexico, rather than sticking to an allinclusive style schedule.
We look forward to exploring the Riviera Maya with you.
IMPORTANT NOTE: TICKET PRICES ARE PER PERSON (not per lodging) **This also applies to deposits**
Example: 1 Bedroom Residence- 2 Participants MUST include two tickets for this reservation.
Retreat Include activities

Four nights hotel Residences (including Buffet breakfast.)
Welcome Evening Drinks and Snacks – Dec1
Trip to Mayan Ruins in Tulum
Beach Lunch at a Tulum Beach Club – Dec 3
Snorkel with Turtles
Visit and swim in spectacular Cenotes
Daytrip Transportation
Bokken and Transportation Tube
Private Dinner at a local restaurant – Dec 4
Welcome bag with exclusive SXP Retreat merchandise (more than a $150 value)

One Bedroom Residences
A 710 square-foot suite has modern décor, art lamps, sculptures, and large paintings on the walls. The bedroom has a king size bed with wooden sliding doors that open to a separate living room with a double sofa bed. This luxury suite also features a full kitchen with granite countertops, a refrigerator, microwave, oven, stove, and a dining table.
Two Bedroom Residences
Designed for families and vacationing friends, this magnificent 1,155 squarefoot suite features a master bedroom with wooden sliding doors that open to a living room with a double pull out sofa bed and a second bedroom furnished with two double beds or a king size bed. This luxury suite is decorated with art lamps, sculptures and large paintings and features a full kitchen with granite countertops, a refrigerator, microwave, oven and stove, and a dining table. Suites can be connecting or joined by an entry hall.
Event Details
DEC 1 – Arrival
7pm – Welcome Evening Orientation Gathering- Drinks and Buffet.
DEC 2 – 7.30am – 9.00am Training with Adrian Paul
9.00am – 10am breakfast
10:00am – 11:30am – Training with Adrian Paul
11:30am Onwards – Free time for Swimming, shopping, kayaking, snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach
MEALS NOT INCLUDED
DEC 3 – 7:30am – 9:00am training with Adrian Paul- Fitness and technique
9:00am – 10:00am Breakfast
10:00am. Leave for Mayan Ruins in Tulum.
11:15am -12:45pm – Visit Mayan Ruin
1:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch at an exclusive beach Club in Tulum
2:00pm – 4:00pm beach relaxation
4:00pm – 5:15pm return to hotel
5:30pm – 7:00pm Sword Stretch meditation with Adrian Paul
DINNER NOT INCLUDED
DEC 4 – 7:30am -9.00am Morning workout
9:15am -10:15am Breakfast
10:30am – 12:00am Training with Adrian Paul
12:15pm – 1:15pm lunch (NOT INCLUDED)
01:45pm – 2:30pm Leave for Akumal Bay (Snorkeling with Turtles.)
2:30pm – 4:00pm snorkeling
4:00pm – 5:15 Visit/Swim in Cenotes.
5:15pm – 6:00pm return to hotel.
7:30pm – Late SXP Retreat dinner at local restaurant
DEC 5
8am – 9:30am – Final training with Adrian Paul
9:30am -10:30am – Breakfast
11am checkout. Check in December 1 – 3:00pm
Check out December 5 – 11:00am To reserve your spot an Initial deposit of 25% of total price is required.
To guarantee rooms, full payment must be made by September 15 2021.
Spaces limited
Reservations aber September 15th 2021 require full payment.
15% of deposit is refundable up to September 15, 2021
60 to 30 days prior to arrival- Total Cost is 50% refundable
Less than 30 days Total Price is non refundable except with a valid medical
doctors note. Refund will be 50% of total price. SXP can arrange for your hotel shuffle from and to Cancun International airport for a supplemental fee as low as $40 both for arrival and day of departure. Coaches hold up to 8 people. 6 people minimum to book this transportation. Please let us know at contact@swordxp.com if you would like to be added to our Shuffle List along with your expected itinerary. Upgrade to higher levels of accommodation will be available on individual basis and will be offered subject to the hotel’s availability, which can be reserved using SXP’s room discount negotiated with the hotel. Extensions of stay, either 2 days prior or 2 days after the SXP retreat will also be honored at the SXP room discount negotiated with the hotel.
This must be booked through The Sword Experience. Email for more info contact@swordxp.com Room Amenities Include:
Laundry, Free Wi Fi, Bathrobe, Mini Bar
Hotel Amenities include:
Free Kayak, snorkel equipment.
Scuba Diving clinics
Concierge Service
Fifteen bars and Restaurants to chose from.
Seven outdoor pools, including a heated pool for adults only.
A children’s pool at the Kids Club Playhouse.
Beach Sun Beds
Fitness Center
Event Tiers & Details
Allows full access to view The Sword Experience only.
Learn about Payment Plan options through PayPal Credit HERE.
Please note that an additional 5% service fee will be reflected at checkout. Unique photo certification signed by Adrian Paul – priceless
Photos taken by a Professional Photographer – a priceless keepsake
A short edited video of your experience. – bragging rights.
Your own bokken to take home – $20 value
Please note that an additional 5% service fee will be reflected at checkout.
Participant Spectator Guests – Tickets $30.
Participants are allowed a maximum 1 guest. Option available DURING CHECKOUT.

Learn about Payment Plan options through PayPal Credit HERE.
Please note that an additional 5% service fee will be reflected at checkout.
Unique photo certification signed by Adrian Paul – priceless
8×10 signed Highlander photo of your choice – $35 value
Personal posed photo with Adrian – $30 value
Your own bokken to take home – $20 value.
Unique photo certification signed by Adrian Paul – priceless
A minimum two-minute edited video of your event.
Photo Gallery of your Experience
Participant Spectator Guests – Tickets $30.
Participants are allowed a maximum 2 guests. Option available DURING CHECKOUT.

Learn about Payment Plan options through PayPal Credit HERE.
Please note that an additional 5% service fee will be reflected at checkout.

Unique photo certification signed by Adrian Paul – priceless
8×10 signed Highlander photo of your choice – $35 value
Personal posed photo with Adrian – $30 valueUnique photo certification signed by Adrian Paul – priceless
A minimum two minute edited video of your event.
Photo Gallery of your Experience
Your own CUSTOMIZED bokken, dedicated by Adrian Paul – priceless
Customize the blade length on your Classic White Oak Sword Experience bokken! The handle is a carbon kevlar cast of a traditional wrapped Japanese tsuka (handle). Gold Experience tickets must be ordered at least 4 weeks prior to this event (27th June. 2021). Price includes $18 for shipping & handling.
Participant Spectator Guests – Tickets $30.
Participants are allowed a maximum 2 guests. Option available DURING CHECKOUT.
Learn about Payment Plan options through PayPal Credit HERE.
Please note that an additional 5% 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 5% service fee will be reflected at checkout.
Our Return Policy is listed under Terms of Use page.

These are the COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for all Sword Experience events to be followed until the foreseeable future.
1. Social Distancing – There will be no touching, handshaking, high fives, (or spooning), or any other type of physical contact between people during the event.
2. All attendees will maintain at least 3ft from each other.
3. Bokkens will be wiped down with anti-bacterial wipes prior to use. After each break, it is the attendees responsibility to wipe the bokken with anti-bacterial wipes prior to continuing. Wipes will be supplied or, BYO.
4. Attendees temperature will be taken prior to the event. Promise, it will be painless.
5. Any participant showing signs of coughing or fever, will not be admitted to the event.
6. Attendees must bring their own pen/marker to mark supplied bottled water, OR must bring their own water, which cannot be shared with others. OR
7. Individual photos with Adrian will be adjusted so that there is no physical contact. But we’ll keep them fun like the example below. This is the time for you to be creative.
8. No items can be shared (towels, water bottles, bags, underwear, etc.) The norm.
9.All chairs for spectators will be apart, at least 3ft to “as far as you like it”. Have fun and be Diligent.

Check-in 10:00 AM Start time 10:45 AM
12:45 PM – 30 minute break
Continue Choreography at 01:15 PM
02:00 PM – 3:30 PM final Choreography and Filming
02:00 PM start for Performance
Autographs/Merchandise/Photos at 03:30 – 04:00 PM
TICKET REMINDER:
TICKET PRICES ARE PER PERSON (not per lodging) **This also applies to deposits**
Example: 1 Bedroom Residence- 2 Participants MUST include two tickets for this reservation.
To check availability on 2 bedroom suites please email contact@SXP.com
