Sofia CrossSwords is coming this autumn yet again, with a total of 6 tournament categories, all with WEAPONS PROVIDED! You can compete in: * Open Arming Sword * Ladies Arming Sword * Open Sword & Buckler * Ladies Sword & Buckler * Open Light Longsword * Ladies Light Longsword Spend 2 days with some of […]
In 2025, we will once again organise a fencing gathering in Leipzig: A weekend featuring two tournaments, seminars, and a big free fencing area (planned with a small separate cutting test corner). Tournaments: Saturday: Johann-Georg-Pascha-Tournament (Longsword Open, planned capacity: 24 fencers) Sunday: Mix&Match-Tournament (Various weapon types, fencers can adapt the rules for each bout, fun […]
Swordplay 2025 is coming! ⚔️ What: Swordplay is one of the largest and most prestigious tournaments in the south-east part of the Europe (Balkans). Swordplay 2025 tournament disciplines: Saturday - • Open Longsword Tier A (24) • Open Longsword Tier B (48) • Ladies’ Longsword (24) Sunday: • Open Sidesword (48) • Open Rapier (24) […]
Casirate D'Adda | Qualifying stage for 2025/2026 season of ASC Italian Historical Fencing Championship Join us for the third qualifying stage of the 2025/2026 edition of the ASC Italian Historical Fencing Championship, featuring four main tournament categories: - Sword & Buckler - Sword & Dagger - Sidesword - Longsword The Championship is structured to test […]
Welcome to THE DAME, our women's historical European martial arts fencing tournament. This competition aims to honour female fencers who are passionate about ancient weapons in a peaceful environment. We aim to showcase the technical skills of the combatants while preserving the tactical integrity of the fights, in accordance with descriptions from historical sources. The […]
The Salle d'Armes is organising a sabre and "contre-pointe" training course on the weekend of 18 and 19 April. Jean-François Gilles will present the history and method of French counterpoint according to the fencing manual approved by the Minister of War in 1877. The programme: Friday 17 April: 7pm-10pm - training Saturday 18 April: 9am-7pm […]
You liked it, you asked for it, so it is back. This April, Sofia Sidesword Spring, the first specialized sidesword+ tournament on the Balkans, shall give you the chance to prove your prowess once again. Categories include: * Sidesword * Ladies Sidesword * Mystery third discipline - HEMA Triathlon or Sidesword Teams. Sideswords provided! Sidesword […]
The Salle d'Armes is organising a sabre and "contre-pointe" training course on the weekend of 18 and 19 April. Jean-François Gilles will present the history and method of French counterpoint according to the fencing manual approved by the Minister of War in 1877. The programme: Friday 17 April: 7pm-10pm - training Saturday 18 April: 9am-7pm […]
Bratislava Fecht will be back! For the eight time, more than 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. Stay tuned for more info! We'll update the event […]
Urbino | Grand Finals (Assoluti) for 2025/2026 season of ASC Italian Historical Fencing Championship Join us for the final stage of the 2025/2026 edition of the ASC Italian Historical Fencing Championship. After months of intense competition, the best athletes from the qualifying rounds (Catania, October 18-19, 2025; Campli, February 14-15, 2026; and Casirate d’Adda, March […]
Duellantes together with Lanistis Announce Their Annual Tournament. 📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026 – Prague Disciplines: - SABER – Barbasetti rules (RoW) – 42 fencers - SWORD AND BUCKLER – Regulae lanistarum – 28 fencers Recommended but not required for the shield are swords of the Bolognese Renaissance tradition (Side-swords). Capacity may increase substantially if […]
Ace of Blades 2026 is the third edition of an ambitious HEMA event in Eastern Europe, organized by Iron Will HEMA Academy. We can't wait to see you again this year, for the usual try-hard... *cough* fun with swords, featuring both "classical" disciplines as well as our own "younger" additions. >>> When? - Saturday, 23 […]
