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Spring is coming - sparring camp 2025
2025-03-16 14:00 - 2025-03-19 14:00 (Europe/Sofia) | Hotel Olymp Bansko, Bansko, Bulgaria
We are gathering just before the coming of spring for a few days dedicated to Historical fencing freeplay. We will have not only Open floor, but fencing games, sparring coaching, ruleset variations experiments, judged matches etc. A few short workshops will be focused on how to fence safely and efficiently during your freeplay time, specially if you are with unknown opponents.
We might also have a small unofficial competition to top it off.
I have chosen a hotel that offers accommodation, 3 meals a day and a training hall specially for us. Cost will be 155 Euro per person for the whole event with everything included.
At least partial, preferably full gear is required for participation. However I can lend some elements if notified early enough. There is an option for providing swords and transport from Sofia if anyone decides to fly in

Challenge Athena
2025-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Gymnase Colbert, 3 rue Louis Chapuy, Lyon, 69008, France
La Compagnie d’Armes de Lyon vous invite au Challenge Athena !
Nous organisons en parallèle de notre compétition annuelle d’escrime sportive un événement dédié à la pratique féminine des Arts Martiaux Historique Européens (AMHE).
Venez vivre des stages d’exceptions avec des instructrices mythiques !
Une compétition homérique pour les combattantes intrépides ! Et bien d’autres surprises à venir!
Plus d’infos : https://www.lyonescrime.fr/challenge-athena/

Zwaardkring WinterKamp 2025
2025-03-28 17:00 - 2025-03-30 19:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | De Hoof, Someren, De Hoof 18, Someren, North-Brabant, 5712 LM, Netherlands
Preparations for Winterkamp 2025 have started!
Winterkamp is all about HEMA in all it’s glory, being with friends and making new ones.
Workshops from well known and new instructors in a friendly environment including sleeping (and showers untill the end of the event ;-)) and 3 meals a day (friday only diner) for an all in price!
When: 28 – 30 March 2025
Where: Groepsaccomodatie De Hoof, 5712 LM Someren, The Netherlands
You are welcome from Friday, March 28, 2025 around 5:00 PM. After unpacking your things you can join the dinner, and after dinner the first workshops and lectures will start (schedule to follow).
Saturday starts with a shared breakfast, after which the day’s program starts. Lunch is provided in the afternoon and dinner in the evening. The workshop program continues after dinner and the day ends with an optional evening program.
The last workshop/lecture will conclude on Sunday around 4 o’clock, after which there will still be time to spar, shower and clean up. The event ends with a hot meal, after which everyone can go home satisfied!
Tickets:
Registration opens on the 29th of September 8:00 PM Amsterdam time
– Full weekend: € 185,- (Sleeping included)
– Saturday access: € 120,- (Friday sleeping included)
– Sunday access: € 80,-
https://www.zwaardkring.nl/winterkamp-2025

Pražský argument 2025
2025-04-05 | Sportovní hala Jedenáctka, Mírového hnutí 3, Praha 11, 14900, Czech Republic
Pražský argument 2025, 4th year
Come to Prague on 5.4.2025 and meet your friends. The tournament will be held in LSO and LSW categories.
Follow the event on our website and fb.
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Pražský argument 2025, 4.ročník
Přijeďte si zašermovat do Prahy 5.4.2025 a setkat se s přáteli. Turnaj proběhne v kategoriích LSO a LSW.
Událost sledujte na našem webu a fb.

Bratislava En Garde! 2025
2025-04-12 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Bratislava)
Dear fencers, dear friends! Save the date (April 12th, 2025 – Saturday) for the 2025 edition of our En Garde! HEMA tournament. We are planning two disciplines – sword & buckler, rapier & dagger – with 20-30 participants in each category.
All other details will be announced in time!
Šermiari/ky, kamaráti/ky! Rezervujte si čas (sobota, 12. apríl 2025) na ďalší ročník nášho HEMA turnaja En Garde! Opäť plánujeme dve disciplíny – meč a štítok, rapier a dýka – v každej kategórii 20-30 súťažiacich.
Ďalšie detaily budú pribúdať!

Ace of Blades 2025
2025-04-12 08:00 - 2025-04-13 20:00 (Europe/Bratislava) | CSTA (Clubul Sporturilor Tehnico-Aplicative), Aleea Mateloților 1, Bucuresti, Bucuresti, 013716, Romania
Ace of Blades 2025 is the second edition of an ambitious HEMA event in Eastern Europe, organized by Iron Will HEMA Academy.
>>> When?
– Saturday, 12 April (08,00 – 20,00)
– Sunday, 13 April (08,00 – 20,00)
>>> Where?
CSTA salle (Clubul Sporturilor Tehnico-Aplicative)
Address:
Aleea Mateloților 1, București 013716
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1XisQdt7X4Hm8fbDA
NOTE: We recommend participants that are not living in Bucharest should look for accommodation that is (relatively) close to the salle. This way, you can be more comfortable when we finish the activities set for Saturday to go change at your accommodation, for the Social Dinner. Which, by the way, will take place here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ypi3JYnm2BRBJ2F87
>>> Activities:
AoB 2025 will feature the following.
MAIN Activities:
– Open LS tournament
– Women’s LS Tournament
– Open Sabre Tournament
AUXILIARY Activities:
– Flourish Display
– Multiple Opponents Contest
As can be seen, we’ve kept the activities we did in the first edition and added to them. 😉 You can check out AoB 2024, if you want to get a general idea of how things went:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1186258899074018/
>>> Registration form:
https://forms.gle/1qRKytKvwUcTdUbB7
We look forward to seeing you in 12-13 April!

FISAS INTERNATIONAL MEETING (FIM)
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-27 | PalaBorsani, Via Legnano, 3, 21053 Castellanza VA, Castellanza, Varese, 21053, Italy
Since 1999 it has been a meeting point for all lovers of historical, classical, traditional fencing, as well as European Martial Arts. The idea at its core is that of creating a place where spaces dedicated to training, leisure and sleep are close to now another, so that attendees have to think about nothing but enjoying a few days of high-level fencing.
FIM is also a place of meeting and confrontation for all people who like to study and practice these disciplines; its absolute protagonists are the various workshops, held by experienced instructors, who are usually different every year. This gives one the opportunity to deepen extant knowledge and come in contact with new schools, different disciplines and paths, allowing every participant to create a unique experience for themselves.

Sofia Sidesword Spring
2025-04-26
Mark the date! On the 26th of April, we will hold the inaugural edition of Sofia Sidesword Spring, a sidesword+ tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Categories include:
* Sidesword
* Ladies Sidesword
* HEMA Triathlon – single-handed weapon, single-handed weapon with companion, longsword
Sideswords provided!
Sidesword and Ladies Sidesword will be submitted to HEMA Ratings.
Afterblow ruleset based on the Sofia CrossSwords rules.

Brünner stich 2025
2025-04-26 07:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Bratislava)
Next edition of tournament Brünner stich is here again! It will be take place in Brno as again on 26th of April 2025. We will compete in two categories LSO and LSW. For more information follow our social sites!
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Další ročník turnaje Brünner stich je zpět! Stejně jako minulý rok se bude konat v jihu Moravy v Brně, a to 26. Dubna 2025. Soutěžit se bude ve dvou kategoriích LSO a LSW. Pro bližší informace sledujte naše sociální sítě.

Gathering of The Blades
2025-04-26 08:00 - 2025-04-27 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Maple Ridge Secondary School, 225 Prince William Way, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 7G4, Canada
Gathering of the Blades is a learning development HEMA workshop event hosted in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
We had 100+ attendees last year, with 20 workshops and 18 instructors from Ontario, Quebec and the Northern USA. This will be our 4th year hosting the event and we are excited to see everyone again.

Fante di Spade - torneo di sciabola e spadino
2025-04-26 12:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Rome)
Hema tournament in Lecco, Italy
The categories are:
– Saber (Mixed)
– Smallsword (Mixed)
Partecipation fee: 30€
More info on the facebook Page:
https://facebook.com/events/s/fante-di-spade-torneo-di-sciab/966729015513059/
Registration:
https://forms.gle/1LD2VxBRWAtgCmj78

Carolina Campaign 2025
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04 | Camp Royall, 250 Bill Ash Rd, Moncure, NC, 27559, United States
Join us for the Carolina Campaign, celebrating all things saber, broadsword, and small sword. This multi-day event will bring in great instructors from a range of specialties for a weekend of teaching, learning, and fun. Your registration will cover lodgings, all classes, as well as Friday night dinner, Saturday lunch, and Saturday dinner. You have to choice to reserve a spot in a cabin (limit of 70 in cabins), or camp out nearby the facilities for the weekend in tents.

SwordStrong KC
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04 | All American Indoor Sports Arena, 8875 Rosehill Rd, Lenexa, KS, 66215, United States
THE best swordfighting tournament in the Kansas City and surrounding area, SwordStrong KC is held at the beginning of May each year and runs over three days.
Both seasoned and novice fighters have a space in this tournament, providing everyone the opportunity to meet new friends, have new experiences and swordfight. Bringing fighters, speakers, experts, sponsors and vendors together in one space for competition, comradery and education: SwordStrong KC is a tournament that gets better every year and holds a permanent place on every swordfighters calendar.

London Hema Open
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-05
The London HEMA Open is an international-level tournament with an emphasis on quality judges and fencing.
Tournament will take place on 3-4 May, with Open Sparring on the 5th of May. We’ll be running Open and Women’s+ Longsword, Sabre, and Rapier & Dagger (replacing Single Rapier)

London HEMA Open 2025
2025-05-03 09:00 - 2025-05-05 12:00 (Europe/London) | Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill, 54 Forty Lane, Wembley, HA9 9LY, United Kingdom
The London HEMA Open is back for 2025. This year, we had 95 fencers and almost 500 fights. We were the second largest tournament in the UK, and the most international by percentage of fencers from overseas clubs. We’re running a two-day tournament on Saturday and Sunday, followed by Open Sparring at our host club’s venue on Monday morning.
Head to our website for more information.

Circle City Steel Clash
2025-05-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-04 09:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 1706 Pleasant St.Noblesville IN 46060, US, 1706 Pleasant St., Noblesville, IN, 46060, United States
This will be our fourth HEMA tournament, and we couldn’t be more excited! Our goal is to create the best competitive experience for our fencers and the local community, keeping things smooth, fun, and as stress-free as possible.
To make sure everyone can join in, we continue a foam sword format event for those who don’t yet have full protective gear, so come give it a try on Saturday, May 3rd at 3 pm (registrations open at 2.30 pm!
The rest of the events are on Sunday (the detailed schedule will be posted on April 25th)
The Steel Longsword event has Advanced and Novice divisions. Be sure to check out the rules and explanatory videos on the IF CCSC page.
This tournament is also a great opportunity for our volunteer directors to gain experience judging real bouts while keeping the atmosphere friendly and open. We are also open to including directors and side judges from clubs with the participation of over 3 fencers. Please, contact us for details.
Plus, as a good tradition, we’ll be awarding “Best Performance” medals, as chosen by our tournament directors, along with 1st, 2nd, and two 3rd place medals for each event.
We will award 1st, 2nd, and two 3rd places for each event.

SpringSteel
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18
San Diego Swordfighters is once again proud to host Southern California’s most pring themed Historical European Martial Arts tournament: SpringSteel 2025!
Two days of exciting HEMA tournaments in Longsword and Messer, with Tiered Open and URG divisions for each. We are also proud to present Southern California’s first “Light” Longsword tournament. This event will feature the Sigi Light Feders, and is open to anyone wanting to experience the fast-paced and technical challenge of “HEMA 3.0”!

Barcino Pugnare
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18 | Sam, Av. de Josep Vicenç Foix, 98, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona, Barcelona, 08034, Spain
Barcino Pugnare is a Hema tournament divided into three categories: longsword, rapier, and saber.
This year it will be held in the city of Barcelona, on the facilities of Sala d’Armes de Montjuïc (SAM), between the 17 and 18 of May.
It’s a competition suitable for all genders and all levels of fencers. All will be recorded in Twitch (llibresiespases) and the results would be recorded on HEMA ratings.

Bratislava Fecht 7
2025-05-17 08:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Bratislava) | Dom športu, Junacka 6, Bratislava, 83104, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
Bratislava Fecht is Back!

For the seventh time, a hundred fencers from Europe and overseas will compete in the large hall of the House of Sports, Junácka 6. Slovakia’s oldest HEMA tournament is known for its professional atmosphere, friendly environment, and top-tier judging.

This year, we are opening the following categories:

A) Longsword OpenB) Longsword Women

However, take note! Participants in the Longsword Open category will be divided into three subcategories:

1) Longsword Beginners2) Longsword Advanced3) Longsword Masters

The organizer will determine subcategory placement based on the HEMA Ratings ranking. Additionally, the organizer reserves the right to make adjustments if the current ranking does not reflect a participant’s achievements.

Important Update:

The organizer will provide weapons for competitors—there is no need to bring your own swords. The provided weapons will be:

A) SIGI Light – for the Longsword Women and Longsword Beginners categories.B) SIGI Feder Standard – for the Longsword Advanced and Longsword Masters categories.

Entry Fee: €60

The entry fee includes:
Hall rental Referees Refreshments (sandwich and buffet) Entry to the afterparty, including a welcome drink Access to the AfterFecht Sparring Day Endless fun and amazing fencing!

Registration:https://system.onlyfence.eu/e/bratislava-fecht-7 (opens on March 13th 14:00 CET)

The competition follows the rules of the Slovak federation FEBUS. You can view the rules at this link: http://febus.sk/rules.pdf

We look forward to seeing you!

IHFL 2025 - Cork Leg
2025-05-17 14:00 - 2025-05-18 20:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Mahon Community Centre, Avenue De Rennes, Mahon, Cork, Cork, Ireland
2nd leg of Irish Historical Fencing League 2025!
– Sword and Buckler Tournament (Saturday)
– Longsword Tournaments Tier A & B (Sunday)

War in the West 2025
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-25
War in the West returns for 2025 – with 5 tournaments across 3 days in Perth, Western Australia.
Categories include longsword, sabre, sword & buckler, rapier & dagger, and open knockout.
All categories except open knockout will be uploaded to HEMA Ratings, and longsword, sabre, and rapier & dagger will be listed on the Australian Historical Fencing League
Register here: https://forms.gle/Jy2K5s99J3NQZNmJ9 Event brief here: https://drive.google com/file/d/1BghNAj2R-_MaCdQc4OJlcmLyar5Bb-q6/view

Battle Born
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-25 | Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St, Carson City, NV, United States
Battle Born is a premium mid-size HEMA event that brings in fencers from all over North America. We strive to marry the best aspects of the professionalism of large HEMA events with the camaraderie and opportunities for individual connection found in small HEMA events.
Some things we do:
Regular tournaments in Longsword, Broadsword, Rapier, and Women’s Smallsword
“Single-Life” tournaments in Longsword, Broadsword, and Rapier; we are considering smallsword, as well!
Both curated workshops and tournaments, run at separate times (so you’ll never miss a class by your favorite instructor because you had to compete!)
A casual dinner on Saturday for more socializing opportunities
Keeping focus on quality judging, fencer experience, and audience experience
Our tournament ruleset is different. Our approach to HEMA events is different. We hope this makes for a better experience.

Zuzelort 2025
2025-05-31
We feel excited to invite you to Zuzelort. The first iteration of our club run competitive tournament. There will be two categories at this event:
Longsword open (32 competitors)
Longsword women+ (12 competitors)
The results will be submitted to hemaratings.
Registration will open on the 30th of march at 6pm(CET)

Unicorn Fight Club 5
2025-05-31 09:00 - 2025-06-02 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | avonhub, 77 North Parade, Richmond, Christchurch 8013, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand
We are mixing things up a bit this time and running the following tournaments:
– Longsword, Tiers A&B
– Sabre, Tiers A&B
– Open Spear (Partisan)
– Open Sidesword
– Open Rapier & Dagger
For the longword & sabre tournaments this year we are running A&B divisions, these will be seeded by fencer’s HEMAratings (weighted ratings) after registration closes.
The top four fencers from the “B” tier tournaments will also be added to the subsequent “A” tier pools, allowing for another chance at medaling.
This event will also be the first New Zealand HEMA tournament to be included in the Australian Historical Fencing League circuit, so expect some hotly contested finals.
Put aside the date, book your flights to Christchurch, New Zealand, and get training for UFC5!

Berlin Messer Weekend
2025-05-31 10:00 - 2025-06-01 17:00 (Europe/Bratislava) | Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Berlin, Germany, 10115, Germany
Berlin Messer Weekend 2025
– Our first installment of a large HEMA Event focused exclusively on the Long Knife –
Tournament on Saturday, Workshops on Sunday, Open Floor all weekend!
Details and Registration at:
eveeno.com/Messer

Siebenbürgen Historischer Schwertkampf 3
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-08 | Fortified Evangelical Church – Harman, Strada Pieței 2, Hărman, 507085, Romania
This event offers a relaxed and fun atmosphere to learn and develop together with other HEMA enthusiasts, by participating in dueling games, workshops, lectures, a HEMA knowledge quiz and plenty of opportunities for debate and socializing. Prizes will be claimed at an auction with coins you win in the various activities and challenges during the event.
Join us in the heart of Romania (easily accessible via plane & train or car) for a learning opportunity unlike any other.

Black Horns Cup 2024
2025-06-06 15:00 - 2025-06-08 18:00 (Europe/Warsaw) | Kórnickie Centrum Rekreacji i Sportu OAZA, Ul. Ignacego Krasickiego 1, Kórnik, 62-035, Poland
Black Horns Cup is a cyclical HEMA tournament organized since 2018, part of the Polish FEDER League.
Workshops and competitions:
– Open Longsword
– Open Sabre
– Open Rapier & Dagger
– Open Sword & Buckler
– Women’s competition (weapon TBA)
– Cutting competition
https://www.blackhornscup.com/en

Einsteiger:innenturnier
2025-06-14 - 2025-06-15 | Vienna, Wiederänders, Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Der Einstieg in das Turnierwesen einer neuen Sportart kann gerade im Kampfsport eine große Herausforderung sein. Manchmal möchte man sich vielleicht in dem eigenen Können messen, fühlt sich aber für die offenen Turniere mit fortgeschrittenen Konkurrent:innen noch nicht bereit, oder möchte gar ganz auf Kontakt verzichten.
Das Einsteiger:innenturnier möchte mit drei unterschiedlichen Kategorien Fechter:innen mit wenig Turniererfahrung (Trainingsjaher spielen keine Rolle!) die Möglichkeit bieten sich untereinander zu messen.
Es werden 3 Kategorien angeboten:
– Polsterschwert
– Solo Drill
– Schaukampf (kein ÖFHF Regelwerk)
