Helsinki Longsword Open 2023
2023-01-27 07:00 - 2023-01-28 14:00 UTC | KY
Sharpen your art and save the date! 27-28.1.2023 Helsinki Longsword Open returns to the January darkness.

Midwinter Armizare 2023
2023-01-28 - 2023-01-29 | KY
In conjunction with the Midwest Historical Fencing League and Forteza Fitness & Martial Arts the Midwinter Armizare Open is a public display of skill with one and two-handed swords in a relatively rules-light format meant to emphasize the tactical priorities of fighting with sharp weapons in lethal combat.
TOURNAMENTS:
1. Longsword
2. One-handed Sword (rapier, sidesword, dussack/messer),
3. Sword and Companion (Buckler, Rotella or Dagger)
WHERE & WHEN:
Date: Saturday, 28 January & Sunday, 29 January 2023
Location: Forteza Fitness & Martial Arts 4437 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
SCHEDULE ~ SATURDAY:
10:00 – Sign In 11:00 – Introduction: Rules and Demo 11:30 – Longsword 02:30 – Break 03:00 – Single Sword Tournament 05:30 – After Event Party
SCHEDULE ~ SUNDAY:
10:00 – Sign In 11:00 Sword & Companion Tournament 01:30 – Break 02:00 – MidWinter King Finals Tournament. 3:30 After Event Reception
If signing up for 2 events, we will follow-up to confirm which events you are fighting in.
NOTE: You MUST be vaccinated to attend this event, with a current vaccination within the last six months of the tournament.
Date: January 28, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Main Location
4437 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60640 US
Date: January 29, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Main Location
4437 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60640 US

Kiwi Fight Camp
2023-02-04 - 2023-02-05 | Epuni Community Hall, 37 Mitchell Street, Lower Hutt, 5011, New Zealand
Greeting Ironfriends,
On Waitangi Weekend (The 4th/5th for you non-Nz’ers), 2023, the Epuni Musical Theatre Hall will put aside the stage lights and sequins to shine bright as a beacon of HEMA friendship.
Ironlad Combat invites you to join us as we celebrate the noble art of the (Your preferred weapon) in a wholesome environment where we can swing lumps of steel at each other, without the pressure of points or judgement.
Featuring workshops with some of Aotearoa’s top dog fencers, games, friendship, prizes and more.

Encuentro 2023
2023-02-04 09:00 - 2023-02-06 17:00 (America/Mexico_City) | KY
Krigerskole te invita a formar parte del 11er Encuentro de Artes Marciales Europeas.
Que se llevará a cabo en las instalaciones de la Universidad Tecmilenio Campus Toluca del 4 al 6 de febrero de 2023.
TORNEOS:
Espada Larga (Principiantes y Avanzados).
Sidesword.
INSTRUCTORES:
Por Confirmar
CUOTAS
Registro adelantado al 23 de diciembre: $1100*
Registro regular: $1300
El registro a los torneos tendrá un costo adicional de $250***
El registro cierra el 27 de enero.
*El pago de registro adelantado puede realizarse por partes. Deberá ser liquidado antes del 27 de enero.
***El cupo de todos los torneos es limitado, el registro para torneos se cerrará el 20 de enero o una vez que se haya alcanzado el cupo.
IMPORTANTE envíar comprobante de pago al siguiente perfil: https://www.facebook.com/Encuentro-de-Artes-Marciales-Europeas-102635708446100/ para facilitar el proceso de registro.
PAGOS
Bancomer: 0111947788 a nombre de Arturo Camargo/Krigerskole
Transferencia interbancaria: 012420001119477887
Se pueden hacer pagos con tarjeta de crédito a través de paypal (+4%) a: krigerskole@hotmail.com
REGISTRO
El registro abre el 1 de octubre.
~English~
Krigerskole invites you to be part of the 11th European Martial Arts Encounter.
To be held at the facilities of the Tecmilenio University Campus Toluca from February 4 to 6, 2023.
TOURNAMENTS:
Long Sword (Beginners and Advanced).
Sidesword.
INSTRUCTORS:
To be confirmed
FEES
Early registration by December 23rd: $1100*.
Regular registration: $1300
Tournament registration will have an additional cost of $250***.
Registration closes on January 27th.
*Advance registration can be paid in installments. Must be paid by January 27th.
***All tournaments are limited, registration for tournaments will close on January 20th or once the quota has been reached.
IMPORTANT to send proof of payment to the following profile: https://www.facebook.com/Encuentro-de-Artes-Marciales-Europeas-102635708446100/ to facilitate the registration process.
PAYMENTS
Bancomer: 0111947788 in the name of Arturo Camargo/Krigerskole
Interbank transfer: 012420001119477887
Credit card payments can be made through paypal (+4%) to: krigerskole@hotmail.com
REGISTRATION
Registration opens on October 1st.

Winterkamp 2023
2023-02-10 16:00 - 2023-02-12 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Activestay Goirle, Tijvoortsebaan 1, Goirle, Noord Brabant, 5051, Netherlands
Zwaardkring’s annual international HEMA event will take place on February the 10th-12th 2023!
Workshops in different disciplines given by big names but also gives a stage to newcomers in HEMA. Enjoy all kinds of workshops, lectures, free sparring, socializing, eating and sleeping all on one site.
More information will follow soon!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1080951565927958

Rotyčí Spár // ROTYKA CLAW
2023-02-11 09:00 - 18:00 UTC | KY
We’d like to invite you to our first longsword HEMA tournament.
ROTYKA CLAW

RULESET
The main deviation from the “standard czecho-slovak” ruleset is that there are deep and shallow targets.
Shallow targets are 1 point, deep targets for 2 points
Shallow targets are from elbow (including) and knee (including) ‘down’.
Everything else is a deep target.
Complete ruleset will be published before registration opens.

REGISTRATION
Opening at 2. 2. 2022 ve 14.00.

PLACE
Tournament will be held on Sunday 27.2.2022 from 9:00 at
Polská 2400, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady
https://goo.gl/maps/eeUBpMcFMEs1f2ie8

FEE
30 EUR
You can pay on-site or by bank transfer.
Fencers paying up-front will be prioritized.
IBAN: [REDACTED]
BIC: FIOBCZPPXXX
variable symbol: 20220227
message for recipient: fencer’s name
FIGHTERS
Maximum number of fighters is 42.
It’s a mixed tournament so women are very welcome.
About 90% will move to eliminations.

COVID
Tournament will be held in compliance with current regulations of the government (https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz, https://covid.gov.cz/…/omezeni-vyuzivani-sportovist/ ) and the city.
In any case **full vaccination or a document of overcoming covid in the last 6 months will be required.**
AFTERPARTY
We’ll see what the covid regulations will be.
Worst case scenario is that we’ll show you a list of places with good beer

Marquisattack : Apocalypse
2023-02-11 10:00 - 2023-02-12 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Gymnase des Marquisats, 54B Rue des Marquisats, Annecy, ARA, 74000, France
HEMA weekend in Annecy, Haute Savoie, France, organized by CELACAMTHE
Workshops, conferences and a beginner-friendly tournament.

SoCal Swordfight 2023
2023-02-17 - 2023-02-19 | OC Fair & Event Center – Costa Mesa, California, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
SoCal Swordfight 2023 is the largest Historical European Martial Arts Event and Tournaments in North America,
We invite you to attend our 2023 event hosted at the OC Fair & Event Center – Costa Mesa, California.
February 17 – 19, 2023
This year’s event will feature:
– Over 70 hours of hands-on classes, lectures, and panels from more then 40 instructors
– Antique weapons handling sessions
– Synthetic Longsword Tournament
– 3 Levels of Open Steel Longsword Tournaments
– 2 Levels of Opens Steel Women’s Longsword Tournaments
– 2 Levels of Open Steel Saber Tournaments
– Open Single Rapier Tournament
– Advanced Rapier & Dagger Tournament
– Smallsword Tournament
– Teen’s Synthetic Longsword Tournament (ages 13 -17)
– Mixed Weapon Team Relay
– Arming Sword Cutting Competition
– 3 Levels of Longsword Cutting Competitions
– Multiple vendors
– and much, much more!
Register Today at:
https://www.socalswordfight.com

Symphony of Steel 2023
2023-02-25 | Neue Keplerhalle Ulm, Karl-Schefold-Straße 17/19, Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, 89073, Germany
Every year the Symphony of Steel takes place on the last weekend of February. The year 2023 is no exception! We are, more or less, going to repeat last year’s format. That means three tournaments are going to take place: Longsword-Women, Longsword-Open, and for participants new to the tournament scene a Longsword-Beginner’s tournament.

vorschlag - RAW - KRViSE
2023-02-25 | BKSzC Gundel Károly Vendéglátó, Ecseri út 7, Budapest, 1097, Hungary
Dear Fencers,
we would like to announce the second installment of the KR ViSE tournaments for 2023.
Categories
– Longsword, men – participants TBD
– Longsword, women – participants TBD
– One additional category – participants TBD
Location: BKSZC Gundel Károly Vendéglátó és Turisztikai Technikum
Timeframe: 7:00-18:00
Registration starts at: 2023.01.03.
Registration fee: TBD
Registration closes at 2023.02.13.
The updated ruleset will be shared later.
We wish everyone a successful tournament!

Keppinautur - 12-16 year olds
2023-03-04 10:00 - 2023-03-05 18:00 UTC | Laugardalshöll, Laugardalshöll, Reykjavík, Reykjavík, 104, Iceland
Keppinautur is a beginner friendly longsword charity tournament that is open to all HEMA practitioners.
This event is specifically for 12-16 year olds.
The cap on registrations is 24 participants.
This is the second Icelandic HEMA tournament but the first one dedicated solely for 12-16 year olds and is dedicated to the memory of Szczepan Łakomy, who passed away in a fire on the 25th of June 2020.
All registration fees will be donated to Razom for Ukraine:
https://www.razomforukraine.org/
1st place: 1 years bragging rights and more to be announced on the facebook event page!
2nd place: To be announced
3rd place: To be announced
(More prizes may be announced in the future)
Event Schedule
Saturday 4th of March
10:00 weapons and armor checks
10:30 warmups
11:00 longsword pools for teens
Attendance and pools will decide following timeslots for the rest of the day
~17:00? longsword finals
A more detailed schedule will be announced later
Sunday 5th of March
10:00-17:00 Workshops [announced later]
Event Address: Laugardalsvöllur, 104 Reykjavík
See rules here:
[Coming soon]
Notice that to register to compete or volunteer you need to sign the form here:
[Coming soon]
as well as pay the registration fee (3000 isk) to kt. 640919-1240 & bank nr. 0515-26-004768
before the 28th of February
More details to come as the event approaches ! More updates on our Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/2xMdBmNbQ

Žilinský Kumšt VI.
2023-03-11 07:30 - 20:00 UTC | Športová hala V. Javorku, Vendelína Javorku 2535, Žilina, 01001, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
We would like to invite you to the 6th year of the HEMA tournament in Žilina, under the name “Žilinský Kumšt VI.”. ⚔️
The organizer is o.z. Cech Terra de Selinan, under the auspices of the Federation of European Martial Arts of Slovakia (FEBUS). 🤺
The registration will start on 18.2.2023 at 20:00.
Link for the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/478078387564707/?active_tab=discussion
📌 LOCATION:
The venue of the tournament is Športová hala V. Javorku, Žilina
We’re really looking forward to seeing you.

Keppinautur 2023 - Charity Tournament
2023-03-11 10:00 - 2023-03-12 18:00 UTC | Laugardalshöll, Laugardalshöll, Reykjavík, Reykjavík, 104, Iceland
Keppinautur is a beginner friendly longsword charity tournament that is open to all HEMA practitioners.
There is a cap on registrations: 24 open slots total
This is the second Icelandic HEMA tournament for adults and is dedicated to the memory of Szczepan Łakomy, who passed away in a fire on the 25th of June 2020.
All registration fees will be donated to Razom for Ukraine:
https://www.razomforukraine.org/
1st place: 1 years bragging rights and more to be announced!
2nd place: To be announced
3rd place: To be announced
(More prizes may be announced in the future)
Event Schedule
Saturday 11th of March
10:00 weapons and armor checks
10:30 warmups
11:00 longsword pools (4 pools with 6 people each)
Attendance and pools will decide following timeslots for the rest of the day
~16:00 elimination rounds
~17:00 longsword finals
A more detailed schedule will be announced later
Sunday 12th of March
10:00-17:00 Workshops [announced later]
Event Address: Laugardalsvöllur, 104 Reykjavík
See rules here:
[Coming soon]
Notice that to register to compete or volunteer you need to sign the form here:
[Coming soon]
as well as pay the registration fee (3000 isk) to kt. 640919-1240 & bank nr. 0515-26-004768
before the 28th of February
More details to come as the event approaches ! Follow our Facebook event page for more updates: https://fb.me/e/2QmzyeaGz

Retorno a la Espada 2023
2023-03-24 18:00 - 2023-03-26 14:00 (Europe/Madrid) | KY
“Retorno a la espada” is an event open to all fencers who wish to participate, organized by the fencing school “Sala de Armas Pedro del Monte”.
In this event, different styles and a common philosophy within the HEMA meet, which mainly advocates maintaining a martial line to try to better understand the practice of this art in the past.
During the event, different Instructors and “Maestros” give seminars to learn and discover the rich variety of styles and weapons that are included within the HEMA framework.
In addition to the seminars, we can also enjoy personalized tutorials, fencing games, interesting talks, and of course, a wide space of time for free sparring so that participants have the opportunity to fight with people from other fencing schools.

Montpellier HEMA Tournament 12 (MHT12)
2023-03-25 | Georges Freche Gymnasium, 245 rue le Titien, Montpellier, 34000, France
Montpellier Hema Tournament 12th edition
Longsword
Sword and buckler
Sidesword
Saber
Duellist challenge

Krkavčí jarní fechtík
2023-04-01 | ZŠ Bílá, Bílá 1784/1, Prague, 16000, Czech Republic
We invite you to another, spring instance of our small tournament!
Date: 1st April 2023, exact times will be announced later
Place: ZŠ Bílá 1784/1, Prague 6; GPS 50°06’19.3″N 14°23’14.1″E
Categories: long sword open and women (if there are at least 5 registered ladies)
Registration: will be launched on 20th February at 14:00
Capacity: 28 fencers in total for both categories; ladies who want to compete in both categories count as two fencers
Entry fee: 350 Kč or 15 € for one category, 500 Kč or 21 € for two categories
Prizes: medals for best three fencers and maybe something more 😉
Rules: will be published later, but changes compared to the autumn fechtík will be minimal
⚠ We do not provide food, refreshments, or accomodation.
The referees will be the members of SHŠ Krkavci.
Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/2Hf7TJNqT
Information about the tournament is also on our website: https://krkavci.cz/en/tournament/kjf2023
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us via Messenger or via e-mail turnaj@krkavci.cz.

Legend of the Lake Open
2023-04-08 08:00 - 2023-04-09 18:00 (America/New_York) | Patrick-Forbush-Gutterson Athletic Complex, 97 Spear Street, Burlington, VT, 05405, United States
In an effort to provide the regional HEMA community a place to meet fellow practitioners and test one’s skills, UVM Historical Fencing Club is proud to announce its hosting of the Legend of the Lake Open. Events on each day will be as follows:
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Saturday, April 8th
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– Beginner Synthetic Longsword – $15
– Open Steel Longsword – $15
– Beginner Singlestick – $15
– Open Steel Saber – $15
– Workshops – $10 (each)
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Sunday, April 9th
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– Open Steel Rapier – $15
– Open Steel Sword & Buckler – $15
– Random Synthetic Mixed Weapons – $15
Beginner Bundle
(Beginner Synth. Longsword, Beginner Singlestick, & all Sunday’s Events) – $50
Experienced Bundle
(Open Steel Longsword, Open Steel Saber, & all Sunday’s Events) – $50
See our Facebook event page for registration and further information.

Pražský argument 2023 - HEMA turnaj
2023-04-15 09:00 - 18:00 UTC | KY
Zveme Vás na 2.ročník HEMA turnaje PRAŽSKÝ ARGUMENT 2023.
Turnaj proběhne v kategorii dlouhý meč
– smíšené (open)
– ženy (woman)
Místo konání
Sportovní areál Jedenáctka VS
Mírového hnutí 2385/3, 14900 Praha 11 – Chodov, ČR
– hala má vlastní parkoviště
– autobus zastávka Brodského
Termín turnaje
15.4.2023
Harmonogram
09:00 zahájení registrace
10:00 společné foto a zahájení skupin
14:00 zahájení eliminace
18:00 vyhlášení výsledků
Startovné
950,- Kč
Systém turnaje
Skupiny a eliminace
(do eliminace postoupí minimálně 50% soutěžících, dle počtu přihlášených)
Pravidla
Pravidla turnaje pro Pražský argument 2023
https://drive.google.com/…/1x7iTvWp2aszEg5VPg4…/view…
Registrace
Registrační formulář bude dodán
Událost naleznete i na našem WEBU.
https://www.posledniargument.com/hema-turnaj-2023/
Kontaktní osoba
Jindřich Tichý
775 446 655
posledni.argument@gmail.com

Swordtrip - The Gathering
2023-04-21 - 2023-04-23 | Munich – Siemens Gymnasium, Quiddestrasse 4a, Munich, Bavaria, 81735, Germany
Largest German-speaking HEMA event – with workshops and tournament.

Siebenbürgen Historischer Schwertkampf 2023
2023-04-28 17:00 - 2023-04-30 19:30 (Europe/Bucharest) | Apaffi Castle, Dumbraveni, Romania
Siebenbürgen Historischer Schwertkampf, an entire weekend full of educational and fun activities with swords and friends.
Because we want to offer a fun and challenging experience for all HEMA practitioners – both scholars and fighters – we decided to offer a less-traditional event format that includes activities such as a dueling game and a HEMA knowledge quiz, as well as workshops; Points will be awarded for participating in each activity and will then be used on the last day to claim prizes (auction).
Register here https://forms.gle/SyFmSFxtcMFfXwkC7

Ars Gladii Open
2023-05-05 08:00 - 2023-05-07 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Plymouth Arts & Recreation Complex (PARC), 650 Church St, Plymouth, MI, 48170, United States
AG Open is back in 2023! After such amazing support for the inaugural tournament in 2022 we are going bigger and better!
Three days!
Dedicated free sparring area!
Separate gym for workshops to be run all weekend!
Classroom for lectures to be run all weekend!
Teams’ tournament even bigger and better than last year!
Showers onsite!
When: May 5-7th, 2023
Where: The PARC, 650 Church St., Plymouth MI, 48170
Cost: $75, early bird until Jan 15th, $95 after Jan 15th
Team Longsword (1v1 matches, kendo inspired. Not a melee)
Longsword: Tier A/B/C (120 entry cap)
Women’s Longsword: Tier A/B (40 entry cap)
Messer (40 entry cap)
Longsword Cutting A/B (60 entry cap)
*A/B/C will be skill divisions assigned by AGO tournament organizers, based on fencers history/rating.
What is Team Longsword?
Team Longsword is an 3-fencer team event designed to to promote school spirit and healthy competition between groups, rather than just between individuals. All participants are eligible to participate. Teams will be registered the day of the tournament. Each team must consist of members of the same school or club. Those without a club or who do not have enough participating members will be randomly assigned to mixed school teams at the end of registration
https://hemascorecard.com/infoSummary.php?e=273&t=0&m=0#

SwordStrong KC 2023
2023-05-06 - 2023-05-07 | HomeField Stadium, 2115 E. Kansas City Road, Olathe, KS, 66061, United States
Two FULL days of sword fighting AND an entire day of strongman competition!
SWORD: Featuring a total of eight Sword events with professional, certified directors and judges, on indoor, pro-turf fields this tournament will take Kansas City Area Sword Fighting to the next level.
STRONG: Featuring a novice Strongman Event produced by one of our very own instructors, a national Strongman competitor. This Saturday ONLY event will give everyone the opportunity to engage, observe and even compete in a whole new arena.

Žilinský Punk I. 2023
2023-05-06 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Bratislava) | Súkromná základná škola, Oravská cesta 11, Žilina, 010 01, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
NOVÝ ŽILINSKÝ TURNAJ
📢 Prišla požiadavka a Žilina odpovedá! 💛💚 Po úspešnom Žilinskom Kumšte VI. sme sa rozhodli priniesť menší a osobnejší slovenský glorifikovaný sparing day v podobe turnaja Žilinský Punk! ⚔️
Presne tak! Nečakajte “Kumštovnú” profesionalitu ale čistý punk. 🧑‍🎤
Turnaj sa bude konať 6.5.2023 v telocvični súkromnej základnej školy na Oravskej ceste 11 (https://goo.gl/maps/PpSCkdjpJRQaUqvw8).
Otvorená bude iba jedna kategória longsword open 🗡️ 36 šermiarov prioritne pre slovenské kluby. K dispozícii budú 2 planže, vítani sú šermiari, rozhodcovia aj šermujúci rozhodcovia. Budeme radi ak prídete a zažijete s nami pravý Žilinský punk-rock. 🎸
🖋️Registrácia bude otvorená 15.4.2023 o 20:00
⏲️Harmonogram:
10:00 Registrácia
10:30 Otvorenie turnaja
11:00 Začiatok LS – O
14:00 Eliminácie LS – O
16:00 Záver a afterparty
💰POPLATKY:
Štartovné 10 €
Afterparty hradí sa individuálne na mieste
Informácie k platbe:
Meno: Filip Višňovský
IBAN: [REDACTED]
BIC/SWIFT: FIOZSKBA
Do poznámky uveďte svoje meno
‼️ DÔLEŽITÉ:
Nezabudnite si prečítať pred turnajom PRAVIDLÁ
https://drive.google.com/…/10dA8TZ3lAGvYv2XsUAh…/view…
Žiadame Vás, aby ste pristúpili zodpovedne k povinnej výbave. Dbajte na to, aby ste nemali žiadne časti tela odkryté.
Nebudú sa tolerovať holé nohy a už vôbec nie ruky. Ako organizátori nemáme vybavenie na zapožičanie.
Tešíme sa na Vás!

Brünner stich 2023
2023-05-13 | Centrum Mendelu, Jana Babáka 5, Brno, 61600, Czech Republic
First tournament in Brno
https://www.facebook.com/events/1351767808716187
Dobrovolný šerm Brno would like to invite you to the first year of the Brno tournament, which will take place on May 13, 2023.
Place: Mendelu sports activity center
Adress: Jana Babáka 5, 616 00 Brno-Královo Pole
Email: dobrovolnyserm@gmail.com
Kategorie:
Longsword Mixed – 75 fencers
Longsword Women – minimum 6 fencers
Price:
One category 32€, another category (only women) +6.5€
System of the tournament:
Groups of 4-7 fencers, followed by eliminations
Each fencer participates in the tournament voluntarily and at his own health risk.
Registration: 01.04.2023

ILURO PUGNARE
2023-05-13 08:00 - 2023-05-14 18:00 (Europe/Madrid) | ESGRIMA MARESME, Carrer d'Iluro, 32, porta 1, MATARó, Barcelona, 08302, Spain
Second edition of the Iluro pugnare, Saturday long sword and Sunday rapier sword, on Saturday night there will be a dinner in the same rooms for all who want to attend.
We have direct on Twitch for everyone and live commentators.
https://www.twitch.tv/cemar_stream

Funfecht 2023
2023-05-26 - 2023-05-29 | KY
Seventh annual Funfecht. An all inclusive, laid back four day event with classes, workshops and sparring just Northeast of Pittsburgh, PA.

War in the West
2023-05-26 08:00 - 2023-05-28 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Charles Riley Memorial Reserve, 7a Kitchener Street, North Beach, Western Australia, 6020, Australia
War in the West is a 3 day event including 4 tournaments, hosted by Ursa Major HEMA Academy in Perth, Western Australia. Tournaments include longsword, sword & buckler, rapier, and open knockout.

indes - RAW - KRViSE
2023-05-27 | BKSzC Gundel Károly Vendéglátó, Ecseri út 7, Budapest, 1097, Hungary
Dear Fencers,
we would like to announce the second installment of the KR ViSE tournaments for 2023.
Categories
– Longsword, men – participants TBD
– Longsword, women – participants TBD
Location: Klebelsberg Kuno Általános Iskola és Gimnázium
Timeframe: 7:00-18:00
Registration starts at: TBD
Registration fee: TBD
Registration closes at: TBD
The updated ruleset will be shared later.
We wish everyone a successful tournament!

Battle Born 2023
2023-05-27 08:00 - 2023-05-28 18:00 (Europe/Bratislava) | Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St, Carson City, NV, United States
Battle Born Blades
Longsword, Broadsword, & Rapier Tournament
Come for good company and good fencing.
What’s going on at Battle Born this year?

Steel longsword, steel rapier, and synthetic broadsword tournaments with thousands of dollars in prizes

Workshops:

Opportunities for Free Fencing

And more!

Tentative Schedule:
Saturday:
9:00 – Doors Open
9:30 – Workshop 1
11:45 – Lunch
12:45 – Broadsword Tournament (Pools)
3:00 – Rapier Tournament (Pools)
Sunday:
9:00 – Doors Open
9:30 – Workshop 2
10:30 – Workshop 3
11:30 – Lunch
12:30 – Longsword Tournament (Pools)
2:45 – Longsword Tournament (Eliminations)
3:40 – Broadsword Tournament (Eliminations)
4:35 – Rapier Tournament (Eliminations)
5:30 – Finals
There will be a dedicated indoors area for free fencing throughout the event, as well as space outdoors for fencing.

Bratislava En Garde! 2023
2023-05-27 08:30 - 18:00 (Europe/Bratislava) | FEI STU, Ilkovičova 3, Bratislava, 84104, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
We are inviting you to the 1st year of the HEMA tournament Bratislava En Garde!, which will take place on May 27th, 2023.
The tournament is organized by the fencing association Manu Forti, under the auspices of the Federation of European Martial Arts of Slovakia (FEBUS). The tournament will follow the FEBUS ruleset.
TOURNAMENT CATEGORIES:
Sword and buckler (24 fencers)
Rapier and dagger (24 fencers)
VENUE
The tournament will take place in the FEI STU Gym, Ilkovičova 3, Bratislava (https://elfsport.sk/stranky/vek_telocvia.html)
SCHEDULE:
8:30: Start of the registration
9:00: Official opening of the tournament
9:15: Sword and buckler: groups, eliminations, finals
13:30 Rapier and dagger: groups, eliminations, finals
18:00 Results for both categories
Fencers competing only in the rapier & dagger could register until 11AM.
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE TOURNAMENT:
Online registration will open on April 28th, 2023, at 18:00. Payment must be sent by May 5th, 2023. Registration is complete only after the payment arrives in the bank account.
REGISTRATION FEES:
First category: 25 eur
Second category: +15 eur
Payment info:
MANU FORTI
[REDACTED]
UniCredit Bank
Do not forget to include your name and the category for which you are registering.
IMPORTANT:
Do not forget to check the tournament RULES (https://github.com/kohutovic/febus-rules )
You are kindly asked to bring your mandatory equipment: protective gear and fencing weapons. The quality of the equipment will be checked at the registration on the place and by referees. In case of inadequate equipment, the fencer could be disqualified from the tournament, without a return of the registration fee. Organizers will not be able to lend any spare equipment.
ACCOMMODATION:
Information on accommodation will be published on FB pages during April.
PARKING:
Free parking is possible at the tournament venue, please use the official parking spots.
Looking forward to seeing you!
MANU FORTI
