This class focused on the use of the tomahawk as a close-quarter combat weapon, building on fundamental techniques from previous years (some time was devoted to review these fundamentals for those who had not taken those courses). Grips, stances, and attack and defense, ranges of combat, as well as fighting theory, were all covered. The second half of the class examined the use of the knife in conjunction with the tomahawk.
There was an emphasis on practical application of techniques against a variety of common weapons of the era (saber, bayonet, etc) as well as sparring.
Time was also spent examining the history and evolution of the weapons, as well as aspects of carriage and drawing in various situations. There was also an examination of the clothing of the period and how it influences fighting with these weapons. We also looked at some of the other accoutrements carried by the longhunters and irregular military units.