Seminars

It's that time again! On July 5, 2025, the Cutting Test Seminar will take place at Swords and more in Hamburg. The seminar will once again be conducted in cooperation with the Wu Dao - School for Traditional Martial Arts in Hamburg Horn. We look forward to welcoming familiar faces from previous seminars as well as new participants eager to experience cutting tests. Those who attended the 2024 seminar can take advantage of the exclusive repeat participant option and register again for only 89 euros. What's New? We have put together a new selection of weapons specifically for the seminar. For the first time, staff weapons will be included in the training. After the seminar, the used weapons will be available in our online shop at a discounted price. Seminar Content: Handling sharp swords is fascinating but requires experience and caution. Our experienced instructors, Manuel Schmidt and Mathias Lojewski, bring years of martial arts expertise in various disciplines and will provide participants with a safe introduction to cutting test training. The seminar begins with dry training using wooden weapons before progressing to cutting with European and Japanese swords. The aim is not comprehensive martial arts training but rather a focused approach to cutting with sharp blades. Cutting Targets: Tatami Omote of standard quality Tatami Omote of high quality (details available under item numbers #11238 and #11424 in our shop) Details: Includes 5 mats (additional Tatami Omote mats can be purchased) Includes Bokken Location: Wudao HH Kung Fu School Dry training on Tatami Omote Cutting tests with sharp swords Maximum of 20 participants – early reservation recommended! Minimum age: 18 years Duration: approx. 4-5 hours (depending on the number of participants and necessary dry training before cutting tests) Please wear comfortable clothing that allows free movement. We will provide swords, stands, and a selection of pre-soaked Tatami Omote. You are welcome to bring your own swords, but we reserve the right to inspect them beforehand to ensure they are safe for cutting tests. Sign up now to secure a unique experience!