SWORD TRIBE EVENTS
Battle Lab
27-28 June 2026 · CRAI Scout Activity Park, Newport, South Wales
EARLY BIRD PRICE £80 for the whole weekend
You've trained the technique. Now test whether it works when someone depends on you.
Sword Tribe: Battle Lab is not a seminar. Not a sparring event. Not a showcase. It's a working environment where battlefield systems are broken down and put back together through pressure testing.
Two days. Three traditions. Real pressure.
This summer, practitioners from different backgrounds come together to explore the same problem from three angles.
Medieval European Formation Fighting
Sword, shield, and spear organised into a unit that moves and holds together under pressure.Japanese Ashigaru Tactics
Infantry systems built around coordination, discipline, and control of space.Chinese Mandarin Duck Formation
A mixed-weapon system from Ming Dynasty China, recorded by Qi Jiguang and designed around interlocking roles within a small unit.
You won't observe these systems. You'll step inside them.
What this actually feels like?
You take a role inside a unit. You work with people you've just met. You follow a structure designed to function under pressure.
Each formation will be tested through structured scenarios and battle games - so you find out pretty quickly what works under pressure and what doesn't.
Then you see what holds up.
Who this is for?
Experienced practitioners only. You should already be comfortable with full-contact or controlled sparring, training under pressure, and using protective equipment correctly.
If you're new to full contact sword training, this is not the right starting point.
Minimum Kit Requirements
Fencing mask with back-of-head protection
Padded fencing jacket
Arm protection
Groin guard
Gloves
Synthetic weapons (bring your own if you have them)
The Details
Dates: 27-28 June 2026
Location: CRAI Scout Activity Park, Newport, South Wales
Cost (including onsite camping):
- Early Bird Price £80 (before 30th April)
- Standard Pricing £100 (after 30th April)
Contact: [email protected]
Telephone: 07834 555 772
Limited to 50 spaces! There are a limited number of beds in the onsite hostel facilities. Please contact us for pricing and availability.
This is a full-contact martial arts event. You are expected to train with control and awareness, take responsibility for your own safety, and understand the risks involved.
Two days. Three traditions. Real pressure.