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latest news - 12 April '24

Hi!

Greetings from Middle Earth! I’m here in Wellington, New Zealand. Did I say Middle Earth? It seems more like Discworld:

This extraordinary sculpture is right outside the front door of my home for the next few days.

Historically, stopping off in Singapore on the way to somewhere else was pretty common- it was international trade that turned Singapore from a jungly island with a couple of villages into the extraordinary city-state it is today. Still pretty jungly though. One of the highlights of my visit was my kind host Simon taking me on a 7km walk through the Bukit Brown Chinese cemetery. It’s an extraordinary place, with graves ranging from the headstone in the jungle, to elaborate mausolea. Some of it feels like a park, and some of it feels like real jungle.

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Online video courses covering everything from beginners’ techniques to advanced practice. Available both in larger bundles and as individual classes.
A selection of paperbacks, hardcovers and eBooks: some packed with detailed historical information and others designed as workbook courses you can take at your own pace.

Listen to podcast episodes or audiobooks on all your favourite platforms – perfect for aural learners, and to supplement our other resources.

Brush up on your theory and terminology as if by magic with Guy’s fun, tactical and secretly educational duelling card game.

Brandish your support of Guy and Swordschool Online with our range of merchandise. After all, you’ll need some new t-shirts to practice in!

Guy frequently keeps his blog updated with thoughts, challenges, interviews and more!

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