We have all watched knights or pirates battle it out with swords, a thrilling combat to the death in movies.
What if you could learn how to sword fight just like them?
Turns out you can with .
Head instructor Murdoch (Tyler Therrien) hosts classes in Kelowna on Mondays and in Penticton on Tuesdays teaching German longsword and Italian Rapier.
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Murdoch says the classes are open to anyone who can pick up a sword.
He started learning the art after an old boss had a slip of the tongue saying he used to teach sword fighting and instantly fell in love.
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Classes in Kelowna start at 7 p.m. at the Rotary Centre for the Arts and in Penticton at 6:30 p.m. at the Trade and Convention Centre.
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