Class Schedule

Evening Classes

Monday-
5:30 pm Open Floor
7:00 pm Rapier
8:00 pm Mixed Weapons

Tuesday-
5:30 pm Open Floor
6:30 pm Long Sword
7:30 pm Saber

Wednesday-
5:30 pm Open Floor
6:00 pm Scholar Study
7:00 pm Youth Classical Fencing, Adult Side Sword

Thursday-
5:30 pm Beginner Long Sword
6:30 pm Messer
7:30 pm Long Sword

Private lessons are available for individuals, couples or groups. Please contact us for prices and scheduling.

 

Weapons

 

Italian Long Sword

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The most popular weapon in HEMA, the long sword is 3 weapons in one. When wielded by a knowledgeable fencer it is a sword, dagger, and a mace. Our system is based on the 15th century treatises of Fiore Di Liberi and Fillipo Vadi. 

German Long Sword

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The dueling arts of the late 15th and 16th century are what the German style of long sword focuses on. Based on the fencing manuals of Joachim Meyer, these lessons explore the the fast and aggressive dueling arts. 

Side Sword

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The Side Sword is a cut and thrust weapon that is like a transition between long sword and rapier. The single handed sword style can be applied to messer, traditional side swords and basket hilted swords.

Great Sword

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The outcome of the long sword evolution, known as a zweihander, montante and spadone, the sword is infamous for it's use by the Landsknecht of the 16th century to knock aside pikes and basically wreck anyone with a weapon shorter than theirs. 

 

Rondel

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The 15th century rondel was a weapon used for puncturing thick cloth and is wielded like an ice pick. Our rondel classes are a combination of strikes and disarms with this weapon.

Bowie Knife

The Bowie Knife is iconic of the American Frontier. Made infamous by James Bowie’s Sandbar Duel in Louisiana, it used by frontiersman, 49ers, and soldiers of 19th century. Our Bowie Knife class is based on Dwight McLemore’s big knife fighting system.

Spear

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One of the oldest and widely used weapons known to man, we use the 15th century Italian treatises for our spear work.

Rapier

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The Rapier, with it's long, narrow blade, was designed primarily as a thrusting weapon. Used throughout the 16th and 17th centuries there were multiple schools for training with it. Off hand weapons, ranging from a dagger to a cloak, were often practiced. It is an iconic sword associated with numerous heroes and villains in history and pop culture.

 

 

 

Classes and study groups are available for all weapons listed here. As instructors, we endeavor to increase our knowledge base through seminars, events, and travel to other clubs and schools. We welcome others to share their knowledge in order to grow as a school and individuals. 

 

Knife fighting and self defense class designed and taught by women for women.
Skye Hilton will introduce you to 2 different knife fighting systems based on Dwight McLemore's knife fighting methods; tactical knife and Bowie knife.
This class will cover strikes, footwork, grapples, and ground work. There is a lot of movement, so come prepared for a work out!
We will also discuss common sense self defense, situational awareness, and when to run, fight or comply.
All training equipment will be provided. Participants should wear full length workout pants or tights, and a long sleeve or rash guard shirt. Jewelry such as rings, bracelets, long necklaces, long earrings or other body piercings that risk getting tangled or caught, should not be worn.

This 3 hour class is offered on weekends. Check our events page to see when the next one is scheduled.