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Historical European Martial Arts (Eastern North America)

UNITED STATES EAST OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER & CANADA EAST OF MANITOBA The European Martial Art's Club Finder is sponsored by the HEMA Alliance (a non-profit organization dedicated to rediscovering the Western Martial Arts through vigorous scholarship and archeological experimentation). Disclaimer: This map is intended to be a representation of the entire Historical European Martial Arts community, not to infer affiliation or suggest membership into the HEMA Alliance. The purpose of this training partner Finder is to be a service to the HEMA community and to demonstrate the rich diversity and scope of the Historical European Martial Arts movement. Many of the links were provided courtesy of Roger Norling of Gothenburg Historic Fencing School and his Worldwide HEMA Census hoarr.com/survey/worldwide/practitioners/. Historical European Martial Arts includes but is not limited to fighting with the Longsword (two handed sword fighting), Sword & Buckler (one handed sword fighting), Side Sword, Cut & Thrust, Rapier, Rapier & Cloak, Rapier & Dagger, Dussack, Messer, Dagger, Staff, Irish Bata (shillelagh),Irish Cudgel, La Canne, Bastone Siciliano, Halberd, Pike, Spear, Flail, Sickle, Scythe, Grappling, Mounted Combat, Armoured Combat, Un-Armoured Combat and much more.

: Mark E. Hayes

While I have studied history and have collected arms for some time now, I have only recently decided to take up Longsword fencing. I live in the Chattanooga Tn area and have been searching for a proper school for training, there are a couple in Atlanta Ga, which is a bit too far, those in Tennessee are even further. I have been in contact with some very nice folks in Knoxville, but given the distance I will only be able to train there on occassion. If there is anyone in my area who would like to have a training partner, please feel free to contact me via pm. Also, if anyone has any advice to offer, that would be appreciated as well.

Mark E. Hayes

: Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha

Glenn Dolye is one of the premier instructers for Irish Bata (Stick Fighting) in North America. His dedication to the nearly extinct living tradition of Irish Martial Arts is invaluable.
Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha

: Gallowglass Academy Illinois

Bartitsu, Bowie Knife, Rapier, Sidesword
Gallowglass Academy Illinois

: Higgins Armory Sword Guild

Liecthenauer blossfecthen longsword, Harnischfecthen, sword & buckler, rapier, staff weapons, dagger, ringen, sabre, viking sword and shield
Higgins Armory Sword Guild

: Martinez Academy of Arms - NYC

Martinez Academy of Arms - NYC

: OHFF - Ohio Historical Free Fencers

Historical European Martial Arts - pan-European from 1300-1650. Contact: Jaron Bernstein email: [email protected]

OHFF - Ohio Historical Free Fencers

: Martial Arts Academy Serei

Canne, Savate
Canne de Combat, sport avec canne franÃ§aise, avec Claude Rose, entraÃ®neur de lâ€™Ã©quipe canadienne 2008 et AndrÃ©-Jacques Serei, maÃ®tre dâ€™armes.Sport de combat franÃ§ais, la Canne de combat est reliÃ©e Ã la savate et servait au 19Ã¨me siÃ¨cle aux bourgeois pour parader et se dÃ©fendre. PratiquÃ©e avec des protections, la canne opÃ¨re toujours une rotation dans son action
afin dâ€™obtenir une grande vitesse au moment de lâ€™impact sur lâ€™adversaire. Les coups donnÃ©es doivent Ãªtre enchainÃ©s afin de crÃ©er de nombreuses combinaisons et sâ€™exerce tant de la droite que de la gauche. Câ€™est un sport trÃ¨s rapide et trÃ¨s complet car tout le corps participe Ã lâ€™action

Martial Arts Academy Serei

: La BanniÃƒÂ¨re noire

La BanniÃƒÂ¨re noire est un collectif d'individus autonomes et indÃƒÂ©pendants, regroupÃƒÂ©es autour de la pratique et du dÃƒÂ©veloppement de la Scrimmicie. Notre structure se distingue par l'absence de toute structure autre que les liens humains et interessÃƒÂ©s qui nous regroupent.

Pour les ÃƒÂ©vÃƒÂ©nements de reconstitution historique, la BanniÃƒÂ¨re Noire est levÃƒÂ©e ÃƒÂ chaque fois qu'un "mercenaire" en lance l'appel, et tous ceux qui y rÃƒÂ©pondent sont accueillis, sans distinctions, en ÃƒÂ©gaux.

"Nous, mercenaires de la banniÃƒÂ¨re noire, les pieds fermement ancrÃƒÂ©s dans le passÃƒÂ©, regardons rÃƒÂ©solument vers l'avenir avec pour compagnons les armes de nos ancÃƒÂªtres."
La BanniÃƒÂ¨re noire

: NEOHEMAS

Irish Bata, Pugilism, Savate, Navaja/Bowie knife, Sambo and RMA, Scottish and English broadsword and various folk wrestling traditions
NEOHEMAS is a newly(2002) created offshoot organization of POHEMAS. Our focus are the martial traditions of Europe and of the Colonized New World. To be a bit more specific we are currently Studying Irish Bata, Pugilism, Savate, Navaja/Bowie knife, Sambo and RMA, Scottish and English broadsword and various folk wrestling traditions. We will soon be adding other arts to our evergrowing list of things studied.
NEOHEMAS

: Le Cercle des Lames

la hache, la lance et le bouclier

Le Cercle des Lames

: Thomas Darbour

Canne fÃƒÂ©dÃƒÂ©rale

Thomas Darbour

: Maryland Savate Federation Contact us at [email protected]

Savate, Canne fÃ©dÃ©rale
The Maryland Savate Federation promotes the sport of savate and canne de combat throughout the Maryland and Washington DC area.

We welcome participants of all skill levels to train with us under the instruction of our coach, Steve Savoie, an internationally certified trainer in Boxe Francaise Savate.
Maryland Savate Federation Contact us at [email protected]

: Sarasota Longsword Group

long sword

Sarasota Longsword Group

: Forteza Historical Swordwork Guild

Forteza Historical Swordwork Guild is an association of like-minded scholars and scholar-atheletes designed to provide mutual aid in our study and to promote of our common interest in historical European swordplay and close quarter combat of the 14th and 15th centuries. We combine scholarship and research into the teachings of the historical masters-at-arms with the practical knowledge gained through solo drills, partnered exercises, test-cutting with sharp weapons, wrestling, and fencing with specially-designed, blunt weapons.

We do not train in a modern sport or for theatrical display. We learn techniques in reference to how they were used in real combat. Forteza practices with an absolute emphasis on safety, control, competence, and skill at arms.

Forteza Historical Swordwork Guild

: PEA Western Martial Arts Guild

High school club dedicated to the study of the longsword.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Interscholastic-Historical-Fencing/394376169282
PEA Western Martial Arts Guild

: Independant Scholar

RMSG Affiliate
Scholar of the CSG/RMSG looking for partners to establish a study group: [email protected]
Independant Scholar

: Ars Gladii

Ars Gladii works with the Liechtenauer tradition teaching the longsword, sword and buckler, dagger, wrestling, spear, and poleaxe in the Detroit Metro Area.

http://www.arsgladii.com
Ars Gladii

: Sean W.

Sean W.

: Australian Historical Swordplay Federation (AHSF)

Australian Historical Swordplay Federation (AHSF)

: WMAWiki

WMAWiki.org is an online resource that is collaboratively created and edited by many of its users. It is a special type of website called a wiki that makes collaboration easy. A very popular wiki on the internet is Wikipedia.

WMAWiki is a work in progress by nature, meaning we need your help to make this the best resource available to Western Martial Artists. To become a part of the editing community and improve our existing articles or add new ones, simply create an account by clicking the Create Account link in the upper right hand corner of this page, and start editing!

Don't be afraid to edit. Add an article, improve some grammar, or add some facts. Be bold! You can't break WMAWiki. There is nothing that you do that can't be changed or improved later. Many of our original articles included gaping holes, we were fully aware of, or our own conjecture or interpretation -- we put it out there so others could see it and make it better. So get out there and start making your mark on WMAWiki!

WMAWiki

: Ken Horton

Just writing to say hello,
Ken Horton is my name, live in Northeast Ohio. I have been attempting to practice RMA for 4 years, it sucks by yourself. There are not many people around these parts interested, a few but not close to me.
I have attended some arma events in Columbus and have met a few of the guys. Stew actually was the one instructing. I think it is very cool that you guys are breaking off and excited to see another group with new ideas. I have read a lot of books (meyer 1570, Ringeck, Wallerstein etc.) and have a real interest history, especially English and Scottish...my heritage, however, as stated before lack a training partner. My 5 and 7yo just run and flail.
It is funny, I read on another post, there is not mention of this on the arma forum? I found out by reading Lessons in the English longsword blog a few days ago and the Ars Gladiatoris. Looking forward to more discussions and
possibly some events.

No forwarding Contact Information. Possible phone number 330) 758-8699

Ken Horton

: Swedish HEMA federation (SvHEMAF)

Swedish HEMA federation (SvHEMAF)

: Long Seax

Anglo-Saxon Seax
Looking for tactics and advice for the Anglo-Saxon Long seax. Especially concerning the peculiarities of the broke back Seax. ([email protected])please put HEMA in the subject.
Long Seax

: Dromgoole Sword League

A few friends studying the sword art of Johannes Liechtenauer. We also study the backsword and saber. Feel free to get in touch. [email protected]
Dromgoole Sword League

: Independant Scholar

Student of the German school for other individuals with whom to study, practice, and research.

[email protected]

(570) 441-7039
Independant Scholar

: Independent Scholar

Independent Scholar of the Liechtenauer School. North Wales, PA.
[email protected]

My name is Chuck, and I just wanted to say "Hello" to everyone. Glad to see there are others out there with similar interests! Eventually I would like to start an informal study group.
Independent Scholar

: Southern Maryland Warband

The Southern Maryland Warband meets here.

Contact: meversbergii AT gmail DOT com.
Southern Maryland Warband

: Ontario Center for Classical Sport

The Ontario Center for Classical Sport is an excellent club dedicated to the study of fencing and archery. Everything from modern foil to Historical Rapier, Modern recurve archery to traditional archery is studied and practiced here. This facility is one of the biggest and finest places to practice classical sport in Canada. www.classicalsport.com
Ontario Center for Classical Sport

: Noble Science Academy East (Pending)

Michael-Forest of the Noble Science Academy will be relocating to the Hanover/Lebanon area in 2014, and is eager to connect with interested HEMAists in the area.
Noble Science Academy East (Pending)

: Meyer Freifechter Michigan

Works of Joachim Meyer
Michigan chapter of the Meyer Freifechter's guild
Email: [email protected]
Meyer Freifechter Michigan

: Ben Strickling

Ben Strickling " [email protected] " - Excellent Group of Scholars and Swordsman Operating in the Carolina Triangle. You may enter the Carolina trianlgle, but you might not leave."
Ben Strickling

: WAS SEHRT

German, current emphasis on Leichtenauer tradition 2-handed, plus forays into I.33 sword and buckler, but interest in other weapons as well. We study nultiple masters looking for common threads in technique.
Jeff Ross (Contact by PM via http://hemaalliance.com/discussion/index.php )- Excellent scholar and fighter somewhere in central North Carolina

WAS SEHRT

: Christopher Wheeler

Lichtenauer Lineage and George Silver In Future
Christopher Wheeler ([email protected])- Excellent Group of Scholars and Fighters in the Shenandoah Valley. A place that's seen its share of warriors.

Christopher Wheeler

: Bob Fitch & Paul Kartage

Bob Fitch & Paul ([email protected])
- Starting the Southern Virginia Arm of the HEMA Alliance. For now their motto reads "NEED WARM BODIES"
Bob Fitch & Paul Kartage

: The Shielhau.org Group

The Liechtenauer Lineage and More

Mike Rasmusson (Contact him by PM via http://hemaalliance.com/discussion/index.php ) - The Shielhau.org Group AKA "the Sith" or "the Darkside" depending on their mood. This Group provides one of the best free web based resources for HEMA texts and translations (http://www.schielhau.org/) and they have a diehard study group made up of current, former and never AEMMA Apostates. Their new Video "eXtreme Fencing" (http://www.schielhau.org/xfdvd.html) is a must for any serious HEMA practitioner.

The Shielhau.org Group

: The Academy of European Swordsmanship (AES)

Jan Deneke

Contact swordsmanjan (at) gmail (dot) com

The Academy of European Swordsmanship (AES)

: The Roanoke Sword Guilde

Bill Goodwin( [email protected]) - The Roanoke Sword Guilde is a small group of sword enthusiast with a diverse range of involvement and interest. We are collectors of vintage / antique and historically based functional reproduction swords, practitioners of historical swordsmanship HES - Historical European Swordsmanship / WMA - Western Martial Arts. The main focus of our swordsmanship training group is on medieval longsword. As a group and as individuals, we have done presentations / demonstrations for area schools, church groups, Reniassance / Medieval festivals,YMCA Fencing Club and other local organizations. All members are historians / students of different time era's from Medieval to WWII.
The Roanoke Sword Guilde

: NoVa Assalto

NoVA Assalto is an organization based in Northern Virginia with the goal of organizing events and information involving 16th century Bolognese swordsmanship. It is run by Steven Reich, a pioneer in Bolognese swordsmanship.

This site is in the beginning stages, but it will go to provide resources and articles for students and instructors of Bolognese Swordsmanship, including links to other groups who practice this system and the locations of other resources on the internet. Additionally, announcements will be posted regarding products and events which are relevant to practicing this art.

You can contact Steven Reich via email at [email protected]

NoVa Assalto

: Kunstbruder, the Brotherhood of the Art

Kunstbruder, the Brotherhood of the Art, is a Boston area group that trains Medieval Longsword in the tradition of Lichtenauer. We study the Lichtenauer tradition as part of our affiliation with Forte Swordplay. The Brotherhood is also working to reconstruct the Medieval Sword and Shield tradition as well as other aspects such as Spear, Dagger and Grappling. Together these elements help to understand and recreate combat on the battlefield and in the list. Training prepares the student for one-on-one and melee combats.

Contact Steven Hirsch (via website)The first Basics class will be Mondays at 6p and run until 7p.
There will also be a Wednesdays Basics class from 8p-9p.

Our new location is at the Dance Studio of the Boston Baby Dolls, 119 Braintree St., Allston, MA. The Website has directions, contact and other info.

Kunstbruder, the Brotherhood of the Art

: ARMA "Iron Door Studios"

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA "Iron Door Studios"

: ARMA Mobile

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Mobile

: ARMA Kentucky

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Kentucky

: ARMA Athens, GA

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Athens, GA

: ARMA Southern NJ

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Southern NJ

: ARMA NOVA

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method. Contact: Michael Baron
[email protected]
ARMA NOVA

: ARMA Milwalkee, WI

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Milwalkee, WI

: ARMA Twin Cities

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Twin Cities

: ARMA Atlanta

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Atlanta

: ARMA, Birmingham

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA, Birmingham

: Scuola D'arte D'armizare

Medieval Italian Martial Arts Tradition
Scuola D'arte D'armizare

: St. Martin's Academy of Medieval Arms

Italian Medieval Martial Arts
St. Martin's Academy of Medieval Arms

: Forte Swordplay

Dedicated to the practical study of Kunst des Fechtens (KdF)
Forte Swordplay

: Alliance Martial Arts

Bowie Knife, Tomahawk, German Dagger and more.
Alliance Martial Arts

: Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts, Guelph

Fiore, grappling, dagger, sword, polearms, italian rapier and sword&buckler, longbow/recurve archery
Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts, Guelph

: Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts, Nova Scotia

Fiore, grappling, dagger, sword, polearms, italian rapier and sword&buckler, longbow/recurve archery
Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts, Nova Scotia

: Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts, Universtiy of Toronto

Fiore, grappling, dagger, sword, polearms, italian rapier and sword&buckler, longbow/recurve archery
Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts, Universtiy of Toronto

: Les Maitres d'Armes

Armizare
Les Maitres dâ€™Armes is a contemporary school for historical European swordplay and martial arts located in Ottawa, Canada. Our curriculum currently comprises medieval grappling, dagger and sword combat. More specifically, it is a school teaching the dei Liberi tradition, or the art known as lâ€™arte dellâ€™armizare set down by Fiore dei Liberi, an Italian Master at Arms of the 15th century.
Les Maitres d'Armes

: ARMA Montgomery

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Montgomery

: Antrim stick Academy

Irish stick (or Bataireacht). Maxime teaches the Antrim school of stick fighting, a traditionnal Irish martial art centered around the handling of the shillelagh or bata. This is a living style (Sean Nos) learned first hand from travels.

Max Chouinard ([email protected])
- Quebec Bata. Max is one of the few martial arts instructors teaching An Maide Bata (The Antrim School of the Swift Stick) also known as Bataireacht, and/or Bata or Shillelagh fighting. Max has brought much attention to this little known Martial Art through his writings of his travels throughout Ireland. This is an important Western martial art that deserves to take its rightful place among the other Occidental Martial Arts of Europe

Antrim stick Academy

: Ethan Muehlbauer

German Tradition - focusing on ringen \ empty-handed as the foundation of the art and including all forms of traditional weapons
Ethan Muehlbauer (Contact him by PM via http://hemaalliance.com/discussion/ ) - Ethan is located south of Birmingham and is networked with those who are \ were involved in the ARMA group in Birmingham and those with the defunct SSG local group. He can be contacted by those new to HEMA or traveling through the area for information or possible practice.

Ethan Muehlbauer

: Maryland Kunst Des Fechtens (KDF)

German Tradition- Lichtenauer, Meyer and More.
Jacob Norwood ([email protected])- Acting President and Founding Member of the HEMA Alliance's Governing Council. Everyone in HEMA who is of any consequence knows & Respects this Guy. It is seriously doubtful that the HEMA Alliance would have been born without Jake's presence. He is the former Deputy Director of ARMA ; one of HEMA's top martial atheletes & a founding Pioneer of HEMA. One look at his fighting videos and you say to yourself "I want to learn to fight like that!".

Maryland Kunst Des Fechtens (KDF)

: Abingdon Historical Combat

Longsword and Ringen using Ringeck, Meyer and Codex Wallerstien. Also Sword & Buckler using the I-33 manuscript.

Will Adamson ([email protected])
- Abingdon Historical Combat. This former ARMA group includes a History grad student working in Archeology; An assitant professor with a PhD in biology and a pre-med student. Although it's been said that once the sparring begins, the academic niceties go away.

Abingdon Historical Combat

: Savate World

Canne, baton, savate

Savate World

: Akrites Academy

Pankration
Welcome to the Akrites Academy. The academy is located in Orlando, FL. It is a private palaistra where the curriculum consists of authentic Greek martial art. The head instructor, Eric D. Hill, is directly certified by Grandmaster Demetrios Arvanitis, the patriarch of "mahitiki tehni" (Greek martial art) who is also known as "The Father of Modern Pankration".

The academy is dedicated to the proliferation of "mahitiki tehni" to the current and next generation of hellenes and philhellenes

Akrites Academy

: Spartan Pankration Academy

Welcome to Spartan Pankration Academy, the primary institution world wide for Authentic Pankration, the study of Greek Martial Arts. This academy is the work of Aris Makris who has been teaching Pankration in Canada and abroad for over 25 years.

Spartan Pankration Academy

: New York Historical Fencing Association (NYHFA)

Focused on German master Johannes Liechtenauer
New York Historical Fencing Association (NYHFA)

: New York Historical Fencing Assn.- Poughkeepsie

The is a new NYHFA Chapter being started up by TristÃƒÂ¡n Zukowski. Tristan will be focusing on the Liechtenauer system and is looking for serious students located in the Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls or Hyde Park area. Contact Tristan via personal message at the HEMA Alliance forum http://hemaalliance.com/discussion/
New York Historical Fencing Assn.- Poughkeepsie

: Staten Island German Martial Arts (SIGMA) of the Selohaar Fechtschule

Staten Island German Martial Arts is a NYC based study group focusing on the historical teachings of the medieval grandmaster Johannes Liechtenauer as well as those who benefited from his legacy, such as Masters Peter Von Danzig, Paulus Kal, Andres Lignitzer, Sigmund Ringeck, and Ott Jud - also known as the "Society of Liechtenauer". These masters created commentaries on Liechtenauer's secret verses and collectively constitute the medieval German Kunst des Fechtens, or "Art of Fighting".

Our primary focus is the German Longsword, but we also utilize several treatises containing the use of dagger, spear, poleaxe, and messer, as well as short sword and buckler. We have the privilege of support and guidance from our principal instructor Christian Henry Tobler, published author and scholar. We are a branch of the Selohaar Fechtschule and follow their curriculum, created through years of study and research.

As a historical study group, we attempt to improve our knowledge and understanding of this historical fighting system by incorporating the chivalric mindset which permeated the mentality of the knightly arts and culture present during this long forgotten time. We believe that honor is an integral part of the learning process and stress the importance of it in all aspects of training.We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and martial excellence which transcends the classroom and extends to the greater community.

We are not a living history group or a creative fantasy group. We are a martial arts group who study historical documentation in order to revive an ancient fighting art. We strive to perfect this art through the information passed down in ancient text and manuscripts as well as studying the science of the human body and it's mechanics. If you are eager to study a true medieval fighting system and have the courage and the self determination to raise yourself above the norm, than I invite you to join us. For more info Email us at [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you.

Staten Island German Martial Arts (SIGMA) of the Selohaar Fechtschule

: ARMA Middle Tennessee

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Middle Tennessee

: The Triangle Sword Guild

A club focusing on the study of Ringeck's Longsword and Ringen am Schwert, as well as other sources as interested. Requires no club dues, interested parties always welcome. Meets most saturdays and other days as possible.

Contact info is [email protected], please include GSG "Goldsboro Sword Guild" in the subject line.

The Triangle Sword Guild

: Selohaar Fechtschule

The Selohaar Fechtschule (German for 'Fencing School') is a historical fencing study group within the Order of Selohaar founded by Christian Henry Tobler. The "Manor", as it is known, serves as the group's home base. The group meets weekly to research, study, and practice the martial arts of Medieval and early Renaissance Europe under the guidance of the Grand Master of the Order, Christian Henry Tobler. Mr. Tobler, a member of the Advisory Board for Swordplay Symposium International, is an internationally-known researcher, instructor, and combatant and has instructed at seminars and symposia around the United States for seven years.

The Fechtschule focuses on the FechtbÃƒÂ¼cher, or "fight books", of the masters of the tradition arising from the teachings of the 14th century grandmaster Johannes Liechtenauer. We use the treatises ascribed to Sigmund Ringeck, Peter von Danzig, Paulus Kal, Hans Talhoffer, Peter Falkner, and others, whose commentaries on Liechtenauer's secret verses constitute the medieval German Kunst des Fechtens (Art of Fighting). These manuscripts document the use of the longsword, dagger, poleaxe, and unarmed combat, both in and out of armour, on foot and on horseback.

Selohaar Fechtschule

: Order of Selohaar's Southern Preceptory

The Southern Preceptory is a study group of the Order of Selohaar in Florida under the direction of Preceptor Sir Mark Keller, Knight of Selohaar. Sir Mark is a former Champion of the Order, Captain of the Guard, and was the squire and personal student of the Grand Master, Sir Christian Tobler. Sir Mark and his wife the Lady Paula, a former Chatelaine of the Order, will be conducting training, holding rituals and meditations, and networking with other like-minded groups and organizations in their area. To contact Sir Mark and Lady Paula regarding their evolving activities, email Sir Mark Keller at DXKnightErrant(at)gmail(dot)com

Order of Selohaar's Southern Preceptory

: SITS Sword in the Scroll Fencing Academy

Drew Page and Ken Johnson, founders of WSTR, began training in unarmored longsword combat in 1997. After several years of training, they chose to teach a couple of introductory classes for Mansfield Parks & Recreation. Their students asked them repeatedly to find a way to continue training beyond the twelve-week course. Eventually, Drew and Ken found a way to start teaching classes on their own. WSTR (read as Ã¢â‚¬Å“wah-sterÃ¢â‚¬Â) officially began in November of 2004. In 2007, WSTR longsword and WSTR Fencing were finally joined at their new home in Willimantic Ã¢â‚¬â€œ now called Sword in the Scroll Fencing Academy.
SITS Sword in the Scroll Fencing Academy

: Chicago Swordplay Guild Chicago

longsword, rapier
Chicago Swordplay Guild Chicago

: Chicago Swordplay Guild Milwaukee Wisconsin

Fiore, Vadi. Longsword, dagger, abrazare
Chicago Swordplay Guild Milwaukee Wisconsin

: Maine Broadsword Academy

Maine Broadsword Academy
Head Instructor: Matt Park, Cateran and Tanist of the Cateran Society
Assistant Instructor: Elmo MacKay

Location of Practice: the Western Cemetary

Class Schedule: Beginner's Class is on Fridays at 3 pm in the West End cemetary. Advanced Class is at 11 am at the same location.

Contact: [email protected]

Offering Instruction In: every facet of the Cateran System, including the use of the Highland Broadsword, the Sword and Targe and a wide variety of other weapons, including but not limited to the backsword, dirk, cutlass, tomahawk, two-handed sword, sparth axe, quarterstaff and cudgel.

Maine Broadsword Academy

: Broadsword Academy Pennsylvania

Broadsword Academy Pennsylvania
Head Instructor: Randal Gustitis, 2nd Degree Mentor

Location of Practice: contact for info

Class Schedule: contact for info

Contact: [email protected]

Offering Instruction In: the Regimental Highland Broadsword of John Taylor and Old Style Highland Broadsword of Andrew Lonnergan.

Broadsword Academy Pennsylvania

: Minnesota Broadsword Academy (pending)

Minnesota Broadsword Academy
THIS LOCATION IS PENDING AND WILL OPEN IN 2012

Head Instructor: Christopher Scott Thompson, Cateran and President of the Cateran Society/Headmaster of the Broadsword Academy

Location of Practice: TBD

Class Schedule: TBD

Contact: [email protected]

Offering Instruction In: every facet of the Cateran System, including the use of the Highland Broadsword, the Sword and Targe and a wide variety of other weapons, including but not limited to the backsword, dirk, cutlass, tomahawk, two-handed sword, sparth axe, quarterstaff and cudgel.

Minnesota Broadsword Academy (pending)

: Schola San Marco

Italian Sword in the Fiore Tradition
Schola San Marco

: Western Europe "Group Finder" Here

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France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Belgium.
Western Europe "Group Finder" Here

: Central Europe "Group Finder" Here

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Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Switzerland, Netherlands and Luxemburg.
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: Eastern Europe "Group Finder"

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Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova.
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: Southern Europe "Group Finder" Here

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: British Isles "Group Finder" Here

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: Latin America "Group Finder" Here

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: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Outremer "Group Finder" Here

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: British Federation for Historical Swordplay BFHS

British Federation for Historical Swordplay BFHS

: HEMA Alliance

HEMA Alliance

: Historical European Martial Arts Coalition HEMAC

Historical European Martial Arts Coalition HEMAC

: Western Martial Arts Coalition WMAC

Western Martial Arts Coalition WMAC

: FEDER - Polska Federacja Dawnych Europejskich Sztuk Walki

FEDER - Polska Federacja Dawnych Europejskich Sztuk Walki

: La AsociaciÃ³n EspaÃ±ola de Esgrima Antigua AEEA

The Spanish Association of Former Fencing AEEA
La AsociaciÃ³n EspaÃ±ola de Esgrima Antigua AEEA

: Sala d'Arme Achille Marozzo

Sala d'Arme Achille Marozzo

: Sheauga Historic European Martial Arts Club SHEMAC

Our current schedule is Saturdays from 2 to 4 pm. We meet at 12455 Merritt Rd, CHARDON, OHIO, 44024 (at the LDS chapel - inside during bad weather, outside during nice weather).

A club located in Chardon, Ohio focused on European Martial Arts. We focus on fechtbuchs (fight books) that were created in the late Middle Ages and Renaissance by masters of the European Martial Arts such as Fiore de Libere, Lichtenaur, Meyer, Talhauffer, etc.
Currently focused on German tradition longsword. Will be branching into armored combat, 1:33, as well as cut and thrust and rapier.

Sheauga Historic European Martial Arts Club SHEMAC

: The Fecht-Kunst Society (Slovakia, Czech Rep. Slovenia, Germany)

The Free Brotherhood of the Honourable Art of Fencing is a society dealing with the reconstruction of the original European martial art of the old warriors and fighters, better known as Kunst des Fechtens (Art of Fencing).

The Fecht-Kunst Society (Slovakia, Czech Rep. Slovenia, Germany)

: Federazione di Associazioni di Scherma Antica FISAS

Federazione di Associazioni di Scherma Antica FISAS

: Event Calendar

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Event Calendar

: Wiktenauer

Wiktenauer is an autonomous project sponsored by the Historical European Martial Arts Alliance, open for contribution from all researchers and practitioners in the Western martial arts community. Our mission is to collect all of the primary source literature that makes up our text, as well as all related research, and to organize and present it in an accessible format. Here are a few basic categories of pages that are being constructed:

Master Pages host biographical information about each master, as well as the transcription and translation of his complete works. In cases of multiple copies of a master's work, the transcriptions are laid out side-by-side to facilitate the most accurate master translation possible. To aid in interpretation, the writings will also be illustrated with images from the masters' work as available. A bibliography at the end of each page lists additional transcriptions, translations, and manual scans that are available in print. The template for this category of pages is Johannes Liechtenauer. Ultimately, every master in all of the traditions of Western Martial Arts will have a dedicated page.
Manual Pages host all relevant data on a book or manuscript, including description, provenance, table of contents (with links to the appropriate master pages), gallery of manual scans, and bibliography of additional print resources. The template for manuscripts is the Goliath Fechtbuch, and the template for printed books is Ergrundung Ritterlicher Kunst der Fechterey. Ultimately, every manual in the corpus of Historical European Martial Arts literature will have a dedicated page.
Technique Pages compile all of the relevant information from all of the relevant manuals on a particular technique, including transcriptions, translations, and images. There is also a section at the end of each page where groups may embed videos of their interpretations. The template for techniques is the Zornhau. Ultimately, every technique mentioned in the manuals will have a dedicated page.
The wiki also features pages for HEMA groups, pages for HEMA events, general information pages, and so on. If you're not sure that something should be included, feel free to post it and find out.

Wiktenauer

: Schola Forum Online Fencing and Martial Treatises

By Century
Schola Forum Online Fencing and Martial Treatises

: Meyer Freifechter Guild - Joachim Meyer Resources

Meyer Freifechter Guild - Joachim Meyer Resources

: Schola Artis Gladii et Armorum-Treatise database

Schola Artis Gladii et Armorum-Treatise database

: Schielhau.org

The focus of this site is the translation of selected sections of several fechtbÃ¼cher, German manuscripts on the fighting arts. The fechtbÃ¼cher examined on this site are in the tradition of 14th century master at arms Johannes Liechtenauer. Liechtenauer's (probably) unintentional gift to posterity was a series of cryptic verses describing the fighting arts, starting with longsword fencing. These verses were first written down in 1389 by a cleric named Hanko DÃ¶bringer. DÃ¶bringer apparently recorded these secret verses shortly after Liechtenauer's death in a successful effort to keep the system alive. Most longsword oriented fechtbÃ¼cher right up till about 1500 were basically recitals of these verses coupled with commentary and analysis.

The translations on this site are very literal and try to stay as close to the author's original choice of words as possible. This may make the text a bit harder to read but it also allows the reader to make up his or her own mind about what the author meant. In other words, I minimise the interpretation in the translations, leaving that exersize for a separate effort.

The translations of Goliath's, Talhoffer's and Sutor's longsword sections are complete, and the Meyer and Danzig translations are well under way. Continued translating of Meyer is currently on hold.

The Goliath fechtbuch, hand-written circa 1500, is an illustrated collection of teachings similar to the unillustrated Danzig fechtbuch writen in 1452. The longsword chapter is the most detailed and verbose Liechtenauer commentary of the period. It is a great study source for the "pure" Liechtenauer style of fencing.

Joachim Meyer's fechtbuch, dated 1570, is a thorough description of the art of fencing, just like its title claims. Meyer's longsword style obviously has a Liechtenauer foundation, but he arranged the instruction text in his own way instead of just commenting on Liechtenauer's cryptic verses. Meyer's intention seemed to be to produce a training guide for the safe practice of a potentially lethal art. This gives us a good look at a sort of sport longsword style used in fencing schools and public displays. Meyer's fechtbuch, which also covers dusack, rapier, dagger, and pole weapons, was republished at intervals until 1660, a testament to its usefulness.

By examining Meyer in combination with earlier fechtbÃ¼cher like Goliath, we see both the safe practice structure and the deadly foundation. I think it's a great study combination. Adding in Talhoffer and Sutor is adding paint to the walls.

Michael W. Rasmusson
Toronto, 2002

Schielhau.org

: Western North America "Group Finder" Here

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Western North America "Group Finder" Here

: HROARR Resources for Historical European Martial Arts

Probably one of the best overall go to resources for Historical European Martial Arts on the web created by Roger Norling of GHFS Sweden.
HROARR Resources for Historical European Martial Arts

: ARMA - The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts

Responsible for many firsts in the re-construction of Historical European Martial Arts, ARMA has one of the most extensive online databases for manuals and articles on HEMA
ARMA - The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts

: ARMA The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts

ARMA The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts

: WSTR - Haddam

This group is affilitated with SITS in nearby Willimantic, CT but has a vastly different curriculum

WSTR - Haddam

: The Lukasbruder

We study Doebringer (Codex H.S.3227a 1389), Talhoffer (1467); Joachim Meyer's "The art of combat" from ~1560; Le Jeu de la Hache (anon 15thc) for pole axe, and have been looking at some of the English manuals. Currently we are working with pole arms, longsword, Messer, Dagger, and grappling.

David Welch (Contact him by PM
via http://www.lukasbruder.org/Contact-Us.php - The Lukasbruder or [email protected]
In medieval Europe, there were several fight guilds. There was the German Freifechter, the Federfechters, and the Marksbruder. The Lukasbruder, or The Brotherhood of Saint Luke was also one, and this is from where we take our name. This is a seriously intense group whose motto is "That which hurts, teaches" so you end up being a very smart fighter or you don't make it.

The Lukasbruder

: The Chivalric Fighting Arts Association

The Chivalric Fighting Arts Association

: Ottawa Classical Swordplay Sunday practice

Sunday location for Ottawa Classical Swordplay
Ottawa Classical Swordplay Sunday practice

: Smiths Falls - German Longsword

Looking for practice partners in the Ottawa Valley, specifically Smiths Falls area. Primarily interested in German Longsword work such as Myer, Lichtenauer etc.
Smiths Falls - German Longsword

: Academy of Knightly Arts

Fiore, and HAVOC
Longsword study geared toward practicle and self defense applications while remaining true to the historic form. HAVOC - high intenstity training for the modern medieval martial artist
Academy of Knightly Arts

: Caledonian Broadsword Academy of Baton Rouge

Highland Broadsword
An official branch of the Cateran Society.
Instructor: James Mungall

Location of Practice: Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, Baton Rouge, LA

Class Schedule: Tuesdays at 7pm. Contact for firm schedule.

Contact: [email protected]

Offering Instruction In: Regimental Highland Broadsword and Singlestick. Study group for Sword and Targe coming up soon!
http://www.csbr.org/claymorepage.htm
Caledonian Broadsword Academy of Baton Rouge

: CBD Martial ARts

19th C. English/American Martial Arts

CBD Martial ARts

: Bartholomew Bramble's Schoole of Defence Missouri

Sword and buckler, rapier, rapier and dagger, two handed sword, pole arms, matchlock and flintlock firearms, longbow
Bartholomew Bramble's Schoole of Defence Missouri

: Links to Forums

Australian Historical Swordplay Forums (English) http://forums.swordplay.org.au/index.php?

HEMA Alliance Forum,(English) http://hemaalliance.com/discussion/index.php

Schola Forum(English)http://www.fioredeiliberi.org/phpBB3/

HROARR Polearms Forum (English) http://www.hroarr.com/forum/portal.php

Western Martial Arts WMAC Forum, (English) http://www.wmacoalition.com/forum/index.php

MACS KunstFechten Forum (English) http://www.armoury.co.za/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=7

Sword Forum International(English) http://www.swordforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=15

MyArmoury (English) http://www.myarmoury.com/home.php

The Association of Renaissance Martial Arts ARMA (English) http://www.thearma.org/forum/

GÃ¶teborgs Historiska FÃ¤ktskola
GHFS Forum (Swedish & English)
http://www.ghfs.se/Forum/tabid/83/language/en-US/Default.aspx

de De Taille et dâ€™Estoc Forum (French & English) http://de-taille-et-destoc.xooit.com/index.php

ARMA Poland/FEDER (Polish) http://www.arma.lh.pl/smf/index.php

AsociaciÃ³n EspaÃ±ola de Esgrima Antigua (Spanish) http://www.esgrimaantigua.com/forum/index.php

Links to Forums

: La Compagnie Medievale de Montreal

La Compagnie MÃ©diÃ©vale se veut une Ã©cole dâ€™escrime ancienne occidentale. Notre mission est de fournir un milieu et des ressources permettant Ã nos membres dâ€™apprendre et de poursuivre la maÃ®trise de lâ€™escrime ancienne occidentale en tant quâ€™art martial. Pour ce faire, les membres sont initiÃ©s au maniement de trois types dâ€™arme, soit lâ€™Ã©pÃ©e longue, lâ€™Ã©pÃ©e et la bocle, ainsi que le marteau de Lucerne.
La Compagnie Medievale de Montreal

: Southern Academy of Swordsmanship

L'arte dell'Armizare (the art of arms) is more than just fencing with the medieval sword: it is a comprehensive martial arts system useful in a variety of contexts.

Abrazare: wrestling & hand-to-hand

Daga: the dagger

Spada a una mano: sword in one hand

Spada a due mani: two-handed sword

Spada in arme: armoured combat with sword

Azza in arme: armoured combat with poleaxe

Lanza in arme: armoured combat with spear

A Cavallo: mounted combat

Fiore also covers use of improvised weapons, such as heavy sticks.

Southern Academy of Swordsmanship

: Warrior Path's academy

Study group of Antrim Irish Stick and teaching Combat Glima, Catch-as-catch-can wrestling and many others. [email protected]
Warrior Path's academy

: Ordo Procinctus

Our name, "Ordo Procinctus" is Latin - meaning "the Order of the Battle Ready". We study combat arts within a system that is as realistic as possible allowing for reasonable safety. We earn our victories and respect through study, hard work, and the application of the two together.

â€¢ We endeavor to understand how the martial philosophy can be applied to the challenges we are presented with daily. Learning to create and take opportunities, How to speak up for one's self, and how to rise to meet a challenge.

â€¢ Our organization is structured so that leadership as well as scholarly and martial prowess yield rank and recognition, rather than simply longevity in the organization.

â€¢ In our combat competitions, there is no second place. We bring our best onto the field and endeavor to improve further.

â€¢ Chivalry sport is a competitive, unchoreographed ring sport where each combatant is trying to earn victory.

Ordo Procinctus

: Ryan Sachse

I am currently studying Sabre via text From John Taylor, Hutton, and Waite. I am focusing a core curriculum on Taylor. I am interested in gathering together a small group to learn Sabre and hopefully to have others that would be interested in helping teach other weapons as well. My main focus will be the Sabre. If there are any interested parties please feel free to post up or message me here. I will be advertising elsewhere and at the two local campus here in York PA. If anyone has further suggestions or Ideas I would love the help to get something going. Contact at the HEMA Alliance Forum
Ryan Sachse

: Arte Dimicatoria

http://www.arte.ca.cx
HEMA group.
Longsword, sword & buckler, dagger and wrestling according to different medieval and renaissance treatises.
Arte Dimicatoria

: MFFG - Atlanta

Study Group Leader: Keith Cotter-Reilly - [email protected]

MFFG - Atlanta

: Federation Francaise des Arts Martiaux Historiques Europeens

Federation Francaise des Arts Martiaux Historiques Europeens

: Krieg School of Historical Swordsmanship

The Krieg School of Historical Swordsmanship is a school located in the Tampa Bay Area, FL dedicated to the study and propagation of HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) or WMA (Western Martial Arts). We study and practice the techniques described in the fight books written by medieval and Renaissance German sword mastersâ€“primarily those of Johannes Lichtenauer, Joachim Meyer, and the I.33 Fechtbuch. Our main weapons of interest are long sword, dussack, rapier, and sword and buckler.

Krieg School of Historical Swordsmanship

: The Decatur School of Arms

The Decatur School of Arms is now officially a member of the HEMA Alliance.
We are a brand new group in the Decatur, GA area with a primary focus on Italian Rapier. Starting at 7:30 next Thursday April 5, we will be offering an introductory Rapier course at the Beacon Hill Arts Center in downtown Decatur (410 W. Trinity Pl Decatur, GA 30030). The course will last for 5 weeks. The fee for the course is $50 ($35 if you are already a member of the HEMA Alliance) equipment will provided.

Thanks,
David Coblentz

David Coblentz
Master At Arms
http://thecoblog.net
The Decatur School of Arms

: Taigh Suntais of the Sword & Targe

The art of the Highland Broadsword & Targe: a historical fencing style of 18th century Scotland."
Taigh Suntais of the Sword & Targe

: Pensacola Western Martial Arts

Pensacola School of Western Martial Arts is a group of historical european martial artists that practice predominantly German, English, Scottish, and Italian styles, however we study everything from Grecian Pankration to Spanish fencing.
Pensacola Western Martial Arts

: Mars QC

We are a group of Historical European Martial Arts practitioners in the Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois. We strive for accuracy and personal growth in the martial arts used in the Medieval and Renaissance periods.

Our methods of discovering and learning this art are derived directly from source literature written by the experts of the day. These manuscripts have been sitting on the shelves of libraries and private collections for hundreds of years. Many of these works have been largely ignored until relatively recently. The martial history within these sources is not only a lost part of Western culture, but an amazingly effective and efficient, yet refined system of close combat.

Swordsmanship was a major focus in these works, but many other weapons are featured in their pages. The longsword is a primary focus in a large portion of these manuals. It is a sophisticated weapon featuring many aspects of other fighting tools used throughout the period. The longsword was a sort of middle ground in regards to range, power, and maneuverability. This made it an ideal weapon to teach the principals of fighting with all weapons. For this reason, just as the students and teachers of the day, we focus primarily on the longsword, but experiment and learn with many other European weapons. Grappling and unarmed skills are also a very import part of our training.

The skills we train unlock a missing piece of our history, but also provide us with an important skill set. The concepts used 500 years ago are still very applicable to self defense today. Additionally, the scholarship and physicality of this study cultures a self discipline and confidence that only a true Martial Art teaches.
Mars QC

: Schola Staint George Atlanta

Fiore's Sword in Two Hands, Abrazare, Daga,ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Spear
Schola Staint George Atlanta

: Schola Staint George Birmingham

Fiore's Sword in Two Hands, Abrazare, Daga,ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Spear
Schola Staint George Birmingham

: Schola Staint George Boston Area

Fiore's Sword in Two Hands, Abrazare, Daga,Ã‚Â Spear
Schola Staint George Boston Area

: Schola Staint George Central NJ

Fiore's Sword in Two Hands, Abrazare, Daga andÃ‚Â Spear
Schola Staint George Central NJ

: Schola Staint George Charleston, SC

Fiore's Sword in Two Hands, Abrazare, Daga,ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Spear
Schola Staint George Charleston, SC

: Schola Staint George Columbus, OH

Fiore's Sword in Two Hands, Abrazare, Daga, Spear
Schola Staint George Columbus, OH

: Schola Staint George Indianapolis

Fiore's Sword in Two Hands, Abrazare, Daga,ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™Ãƒâ€ Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¢ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚Â¬Ãƒâ€¦Ã‚Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Spear
Schola Staint George Indianapolis

: Schola Staint George Little Rock

Fiore's Sword in Two Hands, Abrazare, Daga,ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Spear
Schola Staint George Little Rock

: Schola Staint George Milwaukee, WI

Fiore's Sword in Two Hands, Abrazare, Daga,
Schola Staint George Milwaukee, WI

: Schola Saint George Boston (Cambridge)

Schola Saint George Boston (Cambridge)

: Ionia County Historical European Martial Arts

contact jared sims

Ionia County Historical European Martial Arts

: Goldsmith WMA

The club studies a variety of German and Italian documents. It is hosted by Goldsmith Kung Fu and MMA; as the instructor has a developing interest in WMA studies. The group currently meets on an ad hoc basis at the the MMA gym, and a large amount of equipment is provided.
Goldsmith WMA

: Mid-Atlantic Society for Historic Swordsmanship (MASHS)

German Longsword, Italian Rapier, French Smallsword, Italian Dueling Saber
Mid-Atlantic Society for Historic Swordsmanship (MASHS)

: School of the Sword

The School of the Sword in New London County, Connecticut is teaching Western Martial Arts (such as Rapier, Sword and Bartitsu) in conjunction with the Norwich Learning Center. Contract Tristan Sanders at the HEMA Alliance forum for more information.
School of the Sword

: Virginia Academy of Fencing

The roots of modern fencing are the sword arts that were practiced on battlefields and dueling grounds of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The Virginia Academy of Fencing (VAF) is one of only a handful of schools in North America offering systematic instruction in RAPIER and TWO-HANDED SWORD.
Virginia Academy of Fencing

: MEMAG's Die Nordelch Fechtschule

A M.E.M.A.G (Medieval European Martial Arts Guild)School. Our studies focus on the Kunst des Fechtens (Art of Fighting) of Master Johannes Liechtenauer
MEMAG's Die Nordelch Fechtschule

: MEMAG's Halbinsel Fechtschule

A M.E.M.A.G (Medieval European Martial Arts Guild) School. Our studies focus on the Kunst des Fechtens (Art of Fighting) of Master Johannes Liechtenauer
MEMAG's Halbinsel Fechtschule

: MEMAG's Brucke Fechtschule

A M.E.M.A.G (Medieval European Martial Arts Guild) School. Our studies focus on the Kunst des Fechtens (Art of Fighting) of Master Johannes Liechtenauer
MEMAG's Brucke Fechtschule

: Long Island Historical Fencing Society

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LIHFS is a modern martial arts organization dedicated to studying, reconstructing and training with the German Longsword, the weapon central to Historical European Martial Arts

LIHFS holds classes on Sunday afternoons at various outdoor locations (weather permitting).If you are interested in studying and practicing this celebrated, historically accurate medieval martial art, then we bid you to join us. Please feel free to contact Michael Capanelli at [email protected] Brad Rangell at [email protected]
Long Island Historical Fencing Society

: Arcane Combat Society

Arcane Combat Martial Arts
Arcane Combat Society is an Organization dedicated to recreating the Life Style, Crafts and Combat of the Ancient world.
Arcane Combat Society

: Aegis Academy of Swordsmanship

You would be hard-pressed to find a martial arts school that is both as open-minded and as rigorous as Aegis Academy.

Description:
Aegis Academy was founded by a Sicilian-American whose family has been passing down their knowledge of swordsmanship and combat since the 11th century.

Aegis Academy teaches its classes at the facility located at 802 East Maple Street, Maquoketa, IA 52060
Aegis Academy of Swordsmanship

: Aegis Academy of Swordsmanship

Sicilian
Aegis Academy was founded by a Sicilian-American whose family has been passing down their knowledge of swordsmanship and combat since the 11th century.

Aegis Academy teaches its classes at the Ann Arbor College of Martial Arts.
Aegis Academy of Swordsmanship

: New Jersey Historical Fencing Association

NJHFA studies pan-European fechtbucher from the 13th - 17th century. Please visit our web site: www.nj-hfa.org or contact us via e-mail: [email protected]
You can also like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NJHFA
New Jersey Historical Fencing Association

: Salle Green LLC

804-798-7744
Primary focus German (and English) longsword - also teach pollaxe, halberd, rapier, and great sword.
Salle Green LLC

: An Arbor Sword Club

German Longsword Fencing

Some of our teenage Long-sword students in practice, 2003.

We at the Sword Club believe in crossover in learning. Fencing left-handed helps your right-handed fencing, and fencing two-handed helps your one-handed, and so on. German longsword is one more variation on the broad theme of sword play that prevails at the Sword Club.

An Arbor Sword Club

: ARMA - West Central Florida

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method. Contact: Jason Callis
[email protected]
ARMA - West Central Florida

: Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association

German longsword (blossfechten), Italian longsword, dagger, ringen, rapier, poleweapons, dusack, sword & buckler. Leader - Scott Hanson [email protected]
Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association

: Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association

Instructor - Aaron Pynenberg http://wi-hfa.org
German longsword (blossfechten), Italian longsword, dagger, ringen, rapier, poleweapons, dusack, sword & buckler
Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association

: Esgrima Antigua e Historica de Puerto Rico

[email protected]

Esgrima Antigua e Histórica de Puerto Rico es una iniciativa más o menos informal pero seria dirigida al estudio de la Esgrima Antigua Europea como Arte Marcial. En Puerto Rico aunque se practica la Esgrima Deportiva no existen salones de armas y posiblemente carecemos de instructores de esgrima histórica. Esto crea una singular problemática para cualquier persona interesada en estudiar éste noble arte.

Como fundador de Softcombat Games Puerto Rico Inc primera organización de juegos de batalla medieval, softcombat y rol en vivo de ambientación medieval en Puerto Rico y el Caribe siempre tuve como doble propósito el iniciar una práctica de lo que se conoce en habla ingles Historical European Martial Arts y/o Western Martial Arts. Y desde hace algunos años me estuve informando sobre estas, con éste fin cree pero deje que permanciese durmiente los siguientes sitios web con éste fin:

http://sgpresgrimaantiguapr.jimdo.com/

y foro:

http://esgrimaantiguapr.proboards.com/

No es hasta ahora que pude retomar mis estudios en WMA/HEMA y con renovados bríos pretendo aprender este arte de forma autodidacta con la ayuda de amigos y colegas.

El formato del grupo proyecto que sea el de un grupo de estudio donde cada quien trabaj duro por si mismo y todos nos encontramos para intercambiar hallazgos y para reforzar nuestra práctica.

Al momento soy miembro de FCS Puerto Rico Brotherhood(y espero aprovechar mejor el tiempo con los compañeros de FCSPR), Chiyuu Ke Kendo of Puerto Rico y HEMAA(Historical European Martial Arts Alliance). Se nos ha ofrecido ayuda en la forma de consejo,info ,clases web y hasta visitas por los compañeros de HEMAA, amigos en Mexico y de The Exiles en Inglaterra.

Esperamos echar esto pa'lante de forma lenta pero segura.

NO somos cosplayers, NO somos larpers. Personas interesadas en participar tienen que ser mayores de 21 años y residentes de Puerto Rico. NO permitimos el consumo de bebidas alcoholicas, ni fumar en nuestras reuniones.
Esgrima Antigua e Historica de Puerto Rico

: Order of the Seven Hearts

1600s Italian Classic Rapier (i.e. Fabris/Giganti/Capoferro/Alfieri) and Baroque Rapier (Pallavicini, Marcelli, and Di Mazo).

You can contact Tom Leoni at his forum : http://salvatorfabris.com/forum/ - Order of the Seven Hearts. What can I say? One of the premier schools in HEMA.
Order of the Seven Hearts

: Kingdom Arms Swordfighting League

[email protected]
Beginning study group practicing the Kunst des Fechtens after Liechtenauer. Primary weapon: Longsword. Secondary: Dagger and Spear.
Kingdom Arms Swordfighting League

: MFFG - Knights Melee - UCF

Historical European Sword Fighting
Meyer Centric Longsword, Staff, Halberd, Dagger, Dussack & Early Rappier

Jon Wolfe ([email protected])- Meyer Freifecther Guild dba Knight's Mele. A HEMA group organized at the University of Central Florida in Orlando

MFFG - Knights Melee - UCF

: Meyer Frei Fechter Guild - Fort Myers

Meyer Centric Longsword, Staff, Halberd, Dagger, Dussack & Early Rappier
Contact: Curt Dunham (CurtandSueDunham(at)earthlink(dot)net)- Meyer Frei Fechter Guild

Meyer Frei Fechter Guild - Fort Myers

: Systeme d'Armes

Système d’Armes, New Orleans (SDA NOLA) is a HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) group formed in 2004 by Lenny Zimmermann and Jean Chandler. The purpose of SDA is for it’s members to learn to fight, particularly with swords but with other weapons as well, based on techniques from fencing manuals written in medieval and Early Modern periods, primarily from Italy and German speaking Central Europe. SDA was born from an earlier, less organized group which was active since the late 1990′s and includes members with various martial backgrounds including Japanese, Chinese, and Filipino martial arts, Marine Corps combatives, collegiate saber fencing, SCA rapier fencing, and… lower decatur street in the 1980′s.
Systeme d'Armes

: Selohaar's Lake Ontario Fechtschule

German medieval martial arts of Master Johannes Liechtenauer.
Selohaar's Lake Ontario Fechtschule

: MFFG - Central Florida

Meyer Centric Longsword, Staff, Halberd, Dagger, Dussack & Early Rappier

Contact: Dave Parker ([email protected])- Meyer Frei Fechter Guild

MFFG - Central Florida

: Welcome to the European Martial Arts Club Finder. A free service sponsored by The HEMA Alliance.

Historical European Sword Fighting
TO ADD OR EDIT YOUR GROUP PLEASE REGISTER AND ADD OR MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR OWN GROUPS INFORMATION INCLUDING NUMBER OF CLUB MEMBERS

Disclaimer: This map is intended to be a representation of the entire Historical European Martial Arts community and not to infer affiliation or suggest membership into the HEMA Alliance. The purpose of this training partner Finder is to be a service to the HEMA community and to demonstrate the rich diversity and scope of the Historical European Martial Arts movement.

Welcome to the European Martial Arts Club Finder. A free service sponsored by The HEMA Alliance.

: MFFG - Tallahassee

German Tradition- Lichtenauer, Meyer, HEMA Dagger Authority

Jay Vail ([email protected]) - Author of Medieval & Renaissance Dagger Combat (http://www.paladin-press.com/product/791/47); Foremost HEMA Authority on Dagger Combat and a Heck of a Swordsman ( I have many bruises to prove it)

MFFG - Tallahassee

: MFFG - South Florida

Meyer Centric Longsword, Staff, Halberd, Dagger, Dussack & Early Rappier. Group meets most every Sunday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Topeekeegee Yugnee Park.

Michael Cartier, FIMAS ([email protected])
- Founder of the Meyer Frei Fechter Guild, Teacher & Soon to be Published Author. Don't let his academic acomplishments fool you. Mike is one of the most talented swordsman in HEMA today.

MFFG - South Florida

: MFFG - Grunberg Freifechters

Charles Murdock is heading up the Northern most study group of the Meyer Freifechter Guild located in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Hence the name "Grunberg Freifechters" or the Green Mountain Free Fighters. You can contact Charles by emailing him at [email protected]
MFFG - Grunberg Freifechters

: MFFG - Central Illinois Kampf Fechtschule (CIKF)

Christopher VanSlambrouck ([email protected] or PM Rawsch via HEMA Alliance forum) has started a new MFFG study group in Springfield Area. MFFG looks forward to his contributions to the art of war according to Joachim Meyer.
MFFG - Central Illinois Kampf Fechtschule (CIKF)

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Historical European Martial Arts (Eastern North America)

: Mark E. Hayes

: Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha

Glenn Dolye is one of the premier instructers for Irish Bata (Stick Fighting) in North America. His dedication to the nearly extinct living tradition of Irish Martial Arts is invaluable. Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha

: Gallowglass Academy Illinois

Bartitsu, Bowie Knife, Rapier, Sidesword Gallowglass Academy Illinois

: Higgins Armory Sword Guild

Liecthenauer blossfecthen longsword, Harnischfecthen, sword & buckler, rapier, staff weapons, dagger, ringen, sabre, viking sword and shield Higgins Armory Sword Guild

: Martinez Academy of Arms - NYC

Martinez Academy of Arms - NYC

: OHFF - Ohio Historical Free Fencers

: Martial Arts Academy Serei

: La BanniÃƒÂ¨re noire

: NEOHEMAS

: Le Cercle des Lames

la hache, la lance et le bouclier Le Cercle des Lames

: Thomas Darbour

Canne fÃƒÂ©dÃƒÂ©rale Thomas Darbour

: Sarasota Longsword Group

long sword Sarasota Longsword Group

: Forteza Historical Swordwork Guild

: PEA Western Martial Arts Guild

High school club dedicated to the study of the longsword.http://www.facebook.com/pages/Interscholastic-Historical-Fencing/394376169282 PEA Western Martial Arts Guild

: Independant Scholar

: Ars Gladii

Ars Gladii works with the Liechtenauer tradition teaching the longsword, sword and buckler, dagger, wrestling, spear, and poleaxe in the Detroit Metro Area.http://www.arsgladii.com Ars Gladii

: Sean W.

Sean W.

: Australian Historical Swordplay Federation (AHSF)

Australian Historical Swordplay Federation (AHSF)

: WMAWiki

: Ken Horton

: Swedish HEMA federation (SvHEMAF)

Swedish HEMA federation (SvHEMAF)

: Long Seax

: Dromgoole Sword League

: Independant Scholar

: Independent Scholar

: Southern Maryland Warband

The Southern Maryland Warband meets here.Contact: meversbergii AT gmail DOT com. Southern Maryland Warband

: Ontario Center for Classical Sport

: Noble Science Academy East (Pending)

Michael-Forest of the Noble Science Academy will be relocating to the Hanover/Lebanon area in 2014, and is eager to connect with interested HEMAists in the area. Noble Science Academy East (Pending)

: Meyer Freifechter Michigan

: Ben Strickling

: WAS SEHRT

: Christopher Wheeler

: Bob Fitch & Paul Kartage

: The Shielhau.org Group

: The Academy of European Swordsmanship (AES)

Jan DenekeContact swordsmanjan (at) gmail (dot) com The Academy of European Swordsmanship (AES)

: The Roanoke Sword Guilde

: NoVa Assalto

: Kunstbruder, the Brotherhood of the Art

: ARMA "Iron Door Studios"

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method. ARMA "Iron Door Studios"

: ARMA Mobile

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method. ARMA Mobile

: ARMA Kentucky

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method. ARMA Kentucky

: ARMA Athens, GA

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method. ARMA Athens, GA

: ARMA Southern NJ

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method. ARMA Southern NJ

: ARMA NOVA

: ARMA Milwalkee, WI

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method. ARMA Milwalkee, WI

: ARMA Twin Cities

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method. ARMA Twin Cities

: ARMA Atlanta

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method. ARMA Atlanta

: ARMA, Birmingham

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method. ARMA, Birmingham

: Scuola D'arte D'armizare

Medieval Italian Martial Arts Tradition Scuola D'arte D'armizare

: St. Martin's Academy of Medieval Arms

Italian Medieval Martial Arts St. Martin's Academy of Medieval Arms

: Forte Swordplay

Dedicated to the practical study of Kunst des Fechtens (KdF) Forte Swordplay

Glenn Dolye is one of the premier instructers for Irish Bata (Stick Fighting) in North America. His dedication to the nearly extinct living tradition of Irish Martial Arts is invaluable.
Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha

Bartitsu, Bowie Knife, Rapier, Sidesword
Gallowglass Academy Illinois

Liecthenauer blossfecthen longsword, Harnischfecthen, sword & buckler, rapier, staff weapons, dagger, ringen, sabre, viking sword and shield
Higgins Armory Sword Guild

la hache, la lance et le bouclier

Le Cercle des Lames

Canne fÃƒÂ©dÃƒÂ©rale

Thomas Darbour

long sword

Sarasota Longsword Group

High school club dedicated to the study of the longsword.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Interscholastic-Historical-Fencing/394376169282
PEA Western Martial Arts Guild

Ars Gladii works with the Liechtenauer tradition teaching the longsword, sword and buckler, dagger, wrestling, spear, and poleaxe in the Detroit Metro Area.

http://www.arsgladii.com
Ars Gladii

The Southern Maryland Warband meets here.

Contact: meversbergii AT gmail DOT com.
Southern Maryland Warband

Michael-Forest of the Noble Science Academy will be relocating to the Hanover/Lebanon area in 2014, and is eager to connect with interested HEMAists in the area.
Noble Science Academy East (Pending)

Jan Deneke

Contact swordsmanjan (at) gmail (dot) com

The Academy of European Swordsmanship (AES)

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA "Iron Door Studios"

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Mobile

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Kentucky

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Athens, GA

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Southern NJ

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Milwalkee, WI

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Twin Cities

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Atlanta

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA, Birmingham

Medieval Italian Martial Arts Tradition
Scuola D'arte D'armizare

Italian Medieval Martial Arts
St. Martin's Academy of Medieval Arms

Dedicated to the practical study of Kunst des Fechtens (KdF)
Forte Swordplay

Bowie Knife, Tomahawk, German Dagger and more.
Alliance Martial Arts

Fiore, grappling, dagger, sword, polearms, italian rapier and sword&buckler, longbow/recurve archery
Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts, Guelph

Fiore, grappling, dagger, sword, polearms, italian rapier and sword&buckler, longbow/recurve archery
Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts, Nova Scotia

Fiore, grappling, dagger, sword, polearms, italian rapier and sword&buckler, longbow/recurve archery
Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts, Universtiy of Toronto

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Montgomery

Canne, baton, savate

Savate World

Welcome to Spartan Pankration Academy, the primary institution world wide for Authentic Pankration, the study of Greek Martial Arts. This academy is the work of Aris Makris who has been teaching Pankration in Canada and abroad for over 25 years.

Spartan Pankration Academy

Focused on German master Johannes Liechtenauer
New York Historical Fencing Association (NYHFA)

Practicing the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE) using the ARMA method.
ARMA Middle Tennessee