Yes! We do! While we take what we do seriously, at the end of the day we're a bunch of adults fighting with swords... and we think that's pretty awesome.

Yes... well, mostly yes. While not sharp or dangerous, the swords we use are called feders which are blunted steel swords, designed to mimic the length, weight, and feeling of a real longsword from the Middle Ages. This allows us to train our technique accurately, without actually killing or harming each other in the process.

We take safety extremely seriously. We require anyone fighting in our group to be wearing protective equipment including helmet, gloves, jacket, and gorget. We also ensure that anyone fighting with steel has had enough training that they are unlikely to harm themselves or others. This is a contact sport, but it's one where we try to minimize risks and ensure that anyone practicing it, can do so safely.

Warm-ups, drills, and sparring. Typically we start each lesson warming up and stretching our bodies, which often includes running, footwork, and cutting drills. We then will practice a specific technique or set of techniques as described by medieval fencing masters. After practicing this technique, we break for sparring where we can test out our skills in combat situations.

Eventually you will, but not at first. While you’ll want to purchase your own gear in time, and we encourage students to do so, we do have some minimal loaner gear available for beginner students who are just getting started in longsword.

Longswords are our thing. While our primary focus is the longsword, and our Thursday classes are dedicated to this weapon, we encourage students to explore other medieval weapon systems, including sword & buckler, sabre, and more in our Tuesday night classes.

Anyone 18+ We have fighters spanning a number of age ranges, experience levels, and physical conditions. ALL are welcome. For the time being we do not currently offer classes or training for children or anyone under the age of 18.

$50 per month
If you’re interested in checking out what we do, drop us a line and come observe a practice to see if it’s a good fit for you. We hope you’ll find something to love about our club.