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Martial Training at the 2023 Stav Camp

Martial Training at the 2023 Stav Camp

Stances in the early morning

Martial Training

The Camping area at Silver Wood Photo by Pia Morgan

The Lake at Silver Wood Photo by Pia Morgan

The Route to the Mead Hall Photo by Pia Morgan

Fungi Photo by Michelle Lewis

Another view of Silver Wood Photo by Beth Peart

Stav Camp 2027 – Theme to be Announced

The 2027 Stav Camp will be held on the 3rd to 5th of September 2027 at the Silver Forest venue in Lincolnshire, UK.

Instructors

The camp is organised and led by Graham Butcher, one of Ivar Hafskjold's original four students and he has been studying, practising, and teaching Stav since 1992. Graham's special interests are martial arts and applying the principles of Stav to everyday life. Graham will be teaching the various weapons used in Stav as well as applying the principles to self–defence. Graham will also be ably assisted in teaching by one of his long time students, Nigel Smith.

Programme

At the 2026 Stavcamp there will be daily practice of the Galdre Stances with instruction for those not familiar with the runic stances. We will use martial training to explore the following:

Posture and movement in combat training which reinforces the practice and understanding of the stances.

Striking and defending with weapons to 'see' the lines of the web and then applying the same lines to the internal structure of the body

Working with simple two person drills to discover the Five Principles of Stav

Please note that several instructors will be present so that it will be possible to learn and practice at whatever level is appropriate and works for you. There will also be talks and discussions on various aspects of Stav and related subjects. The beautiful site where the camp is held also provides opportunities for such activities as tree recognition and story telling round the campfire.

Cost and Booking

All meals are provided and if you require the loan of a tent or other equipment we should be able to provide what you need.

The cost for attending the 2027 Stavcamp is £100 if paying by Paypal, please see payment form below, or £95 by BACs, please Email for bank details. The Ice and Fire Stav Member price is £68 if paying by Paypal, or £65 by BACS.

Please read the Terms and conditions before booking.

The next training opportunity is in Southend–on–Sea on the 10th of January 2027, full details at here

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