Learn self-defence using an unlikely umbrella
Rapier, longsword, sidesword—and umbrella? Learn to defend yourself with this ubiquitous Vancouver item at Academie Duello (412 West Hastings St.; 604-568-9907; www.academieduello.com), which also teaches more traditional disciplines such as European swordplay and historical fencing. The umbrella self-defence workshop runs 2 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 21.—Sheri Radford
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