When? July 29-31 Where? Medininkai castle, Lithuania Three-day-long Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) training camp in an amazing environment. 1378 was the year Medininkai castle was first mentioned. 14th and 15th centuries are also when we get the first detailed descriptions of medieval European martial arts, and that's what this HEMA camp is going to […]
Bring out your silliest swords and messiest moves! Silly Goose Swords is hosting Flock of Fools I, a two day Sabre & Rapier event hosted in Wellington, NZ. Day one will first feature a right of way Sabre tournament inspired by Scholar Victoria's ‘Ides of March’ priority system, then a thrilling Rapier tournament to close […]
HEMA WashFechten 2026 will be a single day historical fencing event focused on a number of tournaments alongside a separate sparring area to the side. The disciplines will be longsword open, longsword womens, and a RoW longsword invitational tournament. We will be posting further information about them all in future. The overall format of the […]
Komm vorbei und fechte mit uns, den Teilnehmer*innen der Fechtwoche. Die Burg bietet eine wundervolle Kulisse, auf mehreren Ebenen und in unterschiedlichen Räumen ist genügend Platz für allerlei fechterische Freuden: Freies Fechten sowie technischer Austausch ist durchgehend möglich. Natürlich kannst du auch am restlichen Programm teilnehmen, Workshops besuchen, schnitttesten, zuschauen, mitmachen. Ein kurzer Besuch im […]
Hojas de Plata 2026 is the long-awaited return of one of the most important events in Argentina. The tournament will bring together competitors, coaches, and spectators from across the region. This edition is special, we are introducing a new ruleset with a focus on clean and safe fencing, rather than just scoring points. We will […]
Step into the shadowy world of WWII special operations and learn the close-combat methods taught to the Special Operations Executive (SOE) and British Commandos. This intensive one-day course explores the brutal efficiency of the Fairbairn–Sykes system, developed by W.E. Fairbairn and E.A. Sykes, whose methods shaped Allied close-quarters combat training throughout the war. You’ll cover: […]
https://fb.me/e/4C2UiYZJD Tournament Categories: OPEN Steel Sabre OPEN Steel Rapier & Dagger OPEN Steel Sword & Buckler Women's Steel Sabre Women's Steel Rapier & Dagger Women's Steel Sword & Buckler
Blademasters Cup is a HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) event located in Cork, Ireland and featuring 2 tournaments happening over weekend of 29th-30th of Aug 2026: – Open Sabre on Saturday 29th of Aug 2026 from 2pm to 8pm (36 slots) – Open Longsword on Sunday 30th of Aug 2025 from 10am to 8pm (72 […]
Swords. Rapiers. A 13th-century keep. No excuses. Tremonia Fechtschule returns with 8 instructors, weapons ranging from longsword to half-staff, and enough campfire time to argue about Fiore until sunrise. Set in the medieval tower of Burg Husen — with tournaments, a giant BBQ, and an atmosphere people keep coming back for year after year. 🌞🍭🌈
ALPINE GUARD HEMA CUP 2026: SABER & SIDESWORD With the love for saber and sidesword steadily growing across Switzerland, we're excited to bring the community together for a fantastic weekend of fencing, learning, and good company in Zürich. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just looking to test your skills in a friendly environment, everyone […]
Hanseschlag Hamburg 2026 – HEMA as we love it On September 5–6, 2026, Hamburg once again becomes a hotspot for historical fencing. Hanseschlag brings the HEMA community together for a weekend full of workshops, exchange, and tournament action – athletic, welcoming, and international. Whether you step onto the tournament floor or consciously choose not to: […]
Hornfest is Bighorn Historical Combat's 3rd annual HEMA tournament and Western Canada's largest HEMA tournament. This year will feature 6 events: Open Longsword, Open Saber, Open Sword and Buckler, URG Longsword, URG Saber and Cutting. Tournament format has 2 pool rounds with the second pool round being seeded based on results from the first meaning […]
Walpurgis is an initiative launched in 2022 to promote women’s participation in Historical European Martial Arts in Chile. Its name is symbolically derived from the female character Walpurgis, who appears in the illustrations of the Royal Armouries Ms. I.33. Its a seminar and tournament that seek In terms of sports: To encourage the practice of […]
It's time for the 11th annual Blood on the River! Ain't no party like a Plow party! Longsword, Rapier, Saber, 40+, and Mixed Weapons! Hey folks! It's time for the 11th annual Blood on the River! Same Plow party (Ain't none like it!) that you've come to expect and enjoy. As always, Labor Day weekend, […]
