Sword training

A medieval martial arts school opening in the city this month will offer sword fighting and weapon training. The Canterbury Medieval Combat group is launching at St Dunstan’s Hall on Wednesday, January 23. Spokesman Jason Hulott says the group studies a traditional German system called fechtschule, with a focus on German longsword and long knife techniques. It will meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Over 18s only. Visit www.facebook.com/ canterburymedcom