Quarterstaff workshop in Bristol

There will be a one-day workshop in Bristol on Saturday August 15th 2009.

Venue: Clifton Down
Time: 10 am to 4.30 pm.
Staffs will be provided. Bring a picnic lunch.

The workshop will give you the chance to learn quarterstaff basics, or if you have already done this, to improve your skills. If you wish to attend please email: quarterstaff@hotmail.co.uk

New quarterstaff group with a map

If you want to keep in touch with what's going on with quarterstaff training and events, and to find other people to train with, then you can now join our free quarterstaff group.

The group includes a member map allowing everyone to create a map entry showing the town where they live. You can then see if there is anyone living near you who might want to get together for some practise. The map will also help us to plan where to hold workshops.

May 2009 Weekend

More information is now available on the May 2009 weekend, to be held May 15-17th 2009 near Kidderminster. This weekend will be suitable for beginners as well as those with more experience. More details are available on the events page.

Six Animals

New web pages on the six animals -

In training with the staff, we seek to develop not just physical strength and agility but also the ability to move in different ways. The six animals - stag, cat, bear, fox, boar, hawk - teach specific qualities of movement, but also represent qualities the warrior learns to use.

London Class Started for 2009

The London beginner's class has started for 2009. We're meeting on Saturday mornings 11am-1pm in Walpole Park, Ealing (outdoors, so dress appropriately!) . Future venues may change according to the needs of the class, but Ealing seems a good starting point. Training staffs are provided if you don't have your own. Cost is £5 a session. More details here.

We will be looking at:

• Sequences of blows for attack and defence, and their application
• The principles of posture, balance and using / controlling energy
• Developing physical strength and mental awareness
• Moving meditation
• Working creatively with the instincts of the six animals of the quarterstaff
• The cultural roots of the quarterstaff

9th November: Workshop in Kidderminster

The BQA will be running a quarterstaff workshop at WildWays on the Borle near Kidderminster on Sunday 9th November from 10 am to 12.30 pm. This will be an introduction to the basics of quarterstaffing, including combat, exercises in improving posture and awareness, and developing warrior skills through the six animals.If you wish to attend, contact us by email to obtain directions. Public transport is poor, but we can arrange transport from Kidderminster. Open to men only. Cost £5.

May Weekend 2009

Advanced notice for the weekend of May 15-17th 2009. This is for an open-to-all-men BQA weekend, friday evening to sunday lunchtime. Venue is WildWays on the Borle near Kidderminster.