From medieval swords to lightsabers, this school mixes fighting with fantasy
At the intersection of martial arts and sci-fi fantasy, you’ll find Terra Nova School of Swords. Owner and headmaster Phil Swift says they teach historical sword fighting, with real clanging metal weapons. But they also practise with glowing plastic lightsabers.
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At the intersection of martial arts and sci-fi fantasy, you’ll find Terra Nova School of Swords. Owner and headmaster Phil Swift says they teach historical sword fighting, with real clanging metal weapons. But they also practise with glowing plastic lightsabers.