Gray School of Arms, Western martial arts. Academia da Espada Ireland

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Hace ya 10 años que Academia da Espada comenzó su andadura como una escuela específicamente dedicada al estudio y a la enseñanza de la Verdadera Destreza (esa escuela creada en San Lúcar de Barrameda en 1569 por Jerónimo Sánchez de Carranza fundamentada en las bases lógicas y humanísticas del renacimiento europeo) en su contexto y con las armas usadas en el período álgido de la escuela.
Han sido 10 años de estudio, de práctica y de experimentación, pero también de movimiento, de viajes y de talleres por todo el mundo, años de contribuir a la expansión y a la difusión de este arte marcial maravilloso y de esta representación de la cultura de la península ibérica en su momento de máximo esplendor, intentando hacerlo con el mismo espíritu humanista de su creador.
Hoy, y a pesar del trabajo que todavía queda por delante, creo que empezamos a ser una gran escuela que se extiende por una parte significativa del globo terráqueo gracias a la ilusión y al trabajo de los componentes de la escuela: a los instructores (próximos maestros de armas), a los monitores (próximos instructores) y a los estudiantes que son los que nutren y dan vida a lo que hacemos.
Hoy sacamos a la luz la página web, renovada por fin, que servirá como digna tarjeta de visita y lugar de referencia de nuestra escuela, de presentación de nuestra actividad y en dónde podréis ver a los responsables de las diferentes salas en el mundo que hacen que seamos lo que somos (Son muchos para citarles en este breve texto, pero visibles en la página web).
Debo hacer una mención a Diniz Fernández Cabreira, de Arte do Combate, el diseñador que tanto nos ha ayudado siempre, el creador de nuestro logo y que también ha creado la página (y que incluso ha sido capaz por fin de organizarnos para ello); un trabajo precioso, Diniz 😉 !.
Os dejo el enlace a la página esperando que os guste tanto como a mí.
Hasta pronto… espero que en cualquier sala de esgrima histórica alrededor del mundo!

Ton Puey
Maestro de Armas y director de Academia da Espada.

It has been 10 years since Academia da Espada began its journey as a school specifically dedicated to the study and teaching of Verdadera Destreza (that school created in San Lúcar de Barrameda in 1569 by Jerónimo Sánchez de Carranza based on the logical and humanistic foundations of the European Renaissance) in its context and with the weapons used in the school's peak period.
It has been 10 years of study, practice and experimentation, but also of movement, travel and workshops all over the world, years of contributing to the expansion and dissemination of this marvellous martial art and this representation of the culture of the Iberian Peninsula at its moment of maximum splendour, trying to do it with the same humanist spirit of its creator.
Today, and in spite of the work that still lies ahead, I believe that we are beginning to be a great school that is spreading across a significant part of the globe thanks to the enthusiasm and work of the school's components: the instructors (future masters of arms), the monitors (future instructors) and the students who are the ones who nourish and give life to what we do.
Today we bring to light the website, renewed at last, which will serve as a worthy business card and a place of reference of our school, a presentation of our activity and where you can see those responsible for the different groups in the world that make us what we are (there are too many to mention in this short text, but they are visible on the website).
I must mention Diniz Fernández Cabreira, from Arte do Combate, the designer who has always helped us so much, the creator of our logo and who has also created the page (and who has even been able to finally organise us for it); a beautiful job, Diniz 😉 !
I leave you the link to the page hoping you like it as much as I do.
See you soon... hopefully in any historical fencing hall around the world!

Ton Puey
Master of Arms and director of Academia da Espada.

We are happy to announce another new fencing class starting on Wednesday the 11th of September. Spaces are limited to 6.

Booking in advance is required.

Get in touch for details.

Want an excuse to own a sword and learn how to use it? maybe a shield or dagger ? how about a pole arm or two? well we have you covered.
Classes run every week in the heart of Dublin city. We cater to all levels from beginner to seasoned professional.

Check out https://www.thegrayschoolofarms.com/ or contact us for more information.

Hey Folks,

We still have two spots available on our Tuesday evening class located at St. Andrew's Resource Centre Dublin.

Time 7pm - 9pm

Message for more information

Have not posted on youtube in a while. So here is a quick flourish.

Quick afternoon Flourish Some fun with a lovely sword.

A nice video about the battle of Benburb 1646 featuring some of our students. You can see Matt lose his save roll at the 8:59 mark.

Classes and workshops will be resuming soon. Get in touch for information and keep an eye on this page.

The Battle of Benburb 5 June 1646 Re-enactment of The Battle of Benburb 5 June 1646The Battle of Benburb took place during the Irish Confederate Wars, the Irish theatre of the Wars of the Thr...

Weekly classes run every week in Dublin city.
Contact for booking.
Places limited.

Hey folks,

This is just a notice that saturdays class times have changed. We will start at 1:15pm and end at 3:15pm tomorrow.

Remember to book your spot as space is limited.

We are happy to confirm that our Saturday class will reopen on Saturday the 19th of March from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.

There are currently 6 spots left so book now to avoid disappointment!

The Wednesday class in full motion, the joy of fencing.

Monday and Saturday classes starting soon, spaces limited, booking is open now.