Training Guides

KdF Curriculum Guides

Overview of KdF Student Progression

KdF - BeginnerS

The Phase 1 beginners class focuses on common fencing fundamentals.

• Beginner Class Requirements

• Beginner Class Structure

• Footwork Drills

• Hengen

• Cutting and Thrusting

• Binding

• Hengen Defense

KDF - ADVANCED BEGINNERS

Phase 2 of TSG's curriculum focuses on leaning how to apply sword techniques in a spontaneous way.

• Advanced Beginner Goals

• Static KdF Drills

• Spontaneous KdF Drills

KdF - SILVER PATCH

After you complete the beginner class you receive your silver patch. The goal at this phase is obtain a solid foundation in all the core KdF mechanics. See the KdF Student Progression for detailed description of Silver Patch goals.

• Fundamental Silver Patch Skills