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It's just that easy. Check out our website and you're off the the races...er swordfight.
Go all in with a beginner's course or try it out for fun with a dagger date!
#hema #swords #historicalweapons #historicalfencing #fitness #history
Go all in with a beginner's course or try it out for fun with a dagger date!
#hema #swords #historicalweapons #historicalfencing #fitness #history
November 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It's just that easy. Check out our website and you're off the the races...er swordfight.
Go all in with a beginner's course or try it out for fun with a dagger date!
#hema #swords #historicalweapons #historicalfencing #fitness #history
Go all in with a beginner's course or try it out for fun with a dagger date!
#hema #swords #historicalweapons #historicalfencing #fitness #history
November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We know something amazing happened in 1570, but what else was going on? A little walk down history lane today.
#hema #history #historicalevents #historicalswords #historicalfencing
#hema #history #historicalevents #historicalswords #historicalfencing
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We know something amazing happened in 1570, but what else was going on? A little walk down history lane today.
#hema #history #historicalevents #historicalswords #historicalfencing
#hema #history #historicalevents #historicalswords #historicalfencing
HOW IS IT ALMOST THANKSGIVING?!
It's ok, swords will always be there for you.
#holidaystress #swords #historicalfencing #community #hema
It's ok, swords will always be there for you.
#holidaystress #swords #historicalfencing #community #hema
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
HOW IS IT ALMOST THANKSGIVING?!
It's ok, swords will always be there for you.
#holidaystress #swords #historicalfencing #community #hema
It's ok, swords will always be there for you.
#holidaystress #swords #historicalfencing #community #hema
Just when you thought you were out free and clear from an exchange.
#hema #swords #swordfighting #historicalfencing #historicalswords #martialart
#hema #swords #swordfighting #historicalfencing #historicalswords #martialart
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Just when you thought you were out free and clear from an exchange.
#hema #swords #swordfighting #historicalfencing #historicalswords #martialart
#hema #swords #swordfighting #historicalfencing #historicalswords #martialart
What are you doing this weekend?! You could be at the Austin Celtic Festival, where we will be swinging swords for fun. We will be there all weekend with sword demos and free classes, as well as the return of our mini sword tournament, the CELTIC CLASH! Come by and say hello.
#hema #swords
#hema #swords
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Competing is only one part of studying HEMA, but for those who want it, we can help you get there. Start your sword journey today with a beginner's course or even a dagger date with a friend, lover, or frenemy to see if it's for you. Can't wait to cross swords with you!
#hema #swords
#hema #swords
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It's a simple answer, really...
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historicalswords #medievalart #funny #teaching #practice
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historicalswords #medievalart #funny #teaching #practice
November 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It's a simple answer, really...
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historicalswords #medievalart #funny #teaching #practice
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historicalswords #medievalart #funny #teaching #practice
Happy spoopy haunting!
#hema #swords #halloween #austin #traversecity #historicalfencing #historicalswords
#hema #swords #halloween #austin #traversecity #historicalfencing #historicalswords
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Happy spoopy haunting!
#hema #swords #halloween #austin #traversecity #historicalfencing #historicalswords
#hema #swords #halloween #austin #traversecity #historicalfencing #historicalswords
There aren't enough words to express our thanks to the HEMA community that showed up, to the new sword fans who braved the rain, and to who supported our weird from day one. We can't wait to see you all next year for another Tournament of St. Ambrose! We can't wait to see you next year!
October 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM
There aren't enough words to express our thanks to the HEMA community that showed up, to the new sword fans who braved the rain, and to who supported our weird from day one. We can't wait to see you all next year for another Tournament of St. Ambrose! We can't wait to see you next year!
Looking to start your sword journey?
Check out what classes we have on offer!
#hema #swordfighting #historicalfencing #historicalswords #swords #fitness #traversecity #austin
Check out what classes we have on offer!
#hema #swordfighting #historicalfencing #historicalswords #swords #fitness #traversecity #austin
October 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Looking to start your sword journey?
Check out what classes we have on offer!
#hema #swordfighting #historicalfencing #historicalswords #swords #fitness #traversecity #austin
Check out what classes we have on offer!
#hema #swordfighting #historicalfencing #historicalswords #swords #fitness #traversecity #austin
One of the best parts of HEMA is finding a community you can count on. Like when you're in between pools and you need to shorten the handle on your rapier to keep the pommel from flying off. You can count on Kevin Franklin of Dirty Rotten Pirate Leather to have the tools and heart to help.
October 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
One of the best parts of HEMA is finding a community you can count on. Like when you're in between pools and you need to shorten the handle on your rapier to keep the pommel from flying off. You can count on Kevin Franklin of Dirty Rotten Pirate Leather to have the tools and heart to help.
When it's exciting to START painting and much less exciting to KEEP painting...
Our new sword home is getting upgraded bit by bit to welcome whoever wants to learn how to safely hit their friends.
#hema #swordfighting #traversecity #diy #historicalfencing #historicalswords #learntoswordfight
Our new sword home is getting upgraded bit by bit to welcome whoever wants to learn how to safely hit their friends.
#hema #swordfighting #traversecity #diy #historicalfencing #historicalswords #learntoswordfight
October 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
When it's exciting to START painting and much less exciting to KEEP painting...
Our new sword home is getting upgraded bit by bit to welcome whoever wants to learn how to safely hit their friends.
#hema #swordfighting #traversecity #diy #historicalfencing #historicalswords #learntoswordfight
Our new sword home is getting upgraded bit by bit to welcome whoever wants to learn how to safely hit their friends.
#hema #swordfighting #traversecity #diy #historicalfencing #historicalswords #learntoswordfight
It's pretty un-BEE-lieveable (yes, bee puns) that we are sold out for our very first swordfighting event at St. Ambrose. We are beyond excited to showcase some great fighting with both our local and visiting competitors, as well as some fun exhibition fights.
#hema #swords #northernmichigan #mead
#hema #swords #northernmichigan #mead
October 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It's pretty un-BEE-lieveable (yes, bee puns) that we are sold out for our very first swordfighting event at St. Ambrose. We are beyond excited to showcase some great fighting with both our local and visiting competitors, as well as some fun exhibition fights.
#hema #swords #northernmichigan #mead
#hema #swords #northernmichigan #mead
The leaves are changing.
The weather is cooling.
You know what that means....
It's cloak time.
(aka HEMA sweatah weathah)
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #fall #cloak #renfairefashion
The weather is cooling.
You know what that means....
It's cloak time.
(aka HEMA sweatah weathah)
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #fall #cloak #renfairefashion
October 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The leaves are changing.
The weather is cooling.
You know what that means....
It's cloak time.
(aka HEMA sweatah weathah)
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #fall #cloak #renfairefashion
The weather is cooling.
You know what that means....
It's cloak time.
(aka HEMA sweatah weathah)
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #fall #cloak #renfairefashion
Starting off your week with a little trivia!
#hema #swords #history #trivia #historicalfencing #meyer #messer #longsword #themoreyouknow #fencing #austin #traversecity #northernmichigan
#hema #swords #history #trivia #historicalfencing #meyer #messer #longsword #themoreyouknow #fencing #austin #traversecity #northernmichigan
September 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Starting off your week with a little trivia!
#hema #swords #history #trivia #historicalfencing #meyer #messer #longsword #themoreyouknow #fencing #austin #traversecity #northernmichigan
#hema #swords #history #trivia #historicalfencing #meyer #messer #longsword #themoreyouknow #fencing #austin #traversecity #northernmichigan
Grand Traverse Historical Weapons Guild is excited to be out on the Open Space today in TC, helping support and celebrate our queer community. Come say hi, enjoy the weapons petting zoo, and learn about swords!
#lgbtqia+ #pride #upnorthpride #celebratepride #happypride #hema #swords
#lgbtqia+ #pride #upnorthpride #celebratepride #happypride #hema #swords
September 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Grand Traverse Historical Weapons Guild is excited to be out on the Open Space today in TC, helping support and celebrate our queer community. Come say hi, enjoy the weapons petting zoo, and learn about swords!
#lgbtqia+ #pride #upnorthpride #celebratepride #happypride #hema #swords
#lgbtqia+ #pride #upnorthpride #celebratepride #happypride #hema #swords
How can you NOT do this when you find the perfect sword stick on a hike?!
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #hiking #hike #greatoutdoors #sticknation #sticksword #joy #fun #simple things
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #hiking #hike #greatoutdoors #sticknation #sticksword #joy #fun #simple things
September 26, 2025 at 12:03 PM
How can you NOT do this when you find the perfect sword stick on a hike?!
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #hiking #hike #greatoutdoors #sticknation #sticksword #joy #fun #simple things
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #hiking #hike #greatoutdoors #sticknation #sticksword #joy #fun #simple things
Swords are for EVERYONE! We are an inclusive sword-fighting community teaching people how to safely hit their friends since 2016. We are passionate about facilitating a space where anyone and everyone feels safe and seen as they learn. Come see us at the @upnorthpride resource fair
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Swords are for EVERYONE! We are an inclusive sword-fighting community teaching people how to safely hit their friends since 2016. We are passionate about facilitating a space where anyone and everyone feels safe and seen as they learn. Come see us at the @upnorthpride resource fair
Tell me that's not what you think George Silver would talk like.
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #buffy #swordandbuckler #buffythevampireslayer #buffyandspike #buffytheslayer #vampireslayer #buffyslayer
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #buffy #swordandbuckler #buffythevampireslayer #buffyandspike #buffytheslayer #vampireslayer #buffyslayer
September 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Tell me that's not what you think George Silver would talk like.
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #buffy #swordandbuckler #buffythevampireslayer #buffyandspike #buffytheslayer #vampireslayer #buffyslayer
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #buffy #swordandbuckler #buffythevampireslayer #buffyandspike #buffytheslayer #vampireslayer #buffyslayer
There is nothing like going to the OG! We were lucky enough to visit the Harry Ransom Center at UT to look over some really old books that filled us with joy and knowledge.
Meyer - THE BEST SOURCE EVER 1570
Agrippa - Science of Arms
Marozzo - Art of Arms
Cpt John Godfrey - Small sword (1747)
Meyer - THE BEST SOURCE EVER 1570
Agrippa - Science of Arms
Marozzo - Art of Arms
Cpt John Godfrey - Small sword (1747)
September 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
There is nothing like going to the OG! We were lucky enough to visit the Harry Ransom Center at UT to look over some really old books that filled us with joy and knowledge.
Meyer - THE BEST SOURCE EVER 1570
Agrippa - Science of Arms
Marozzo - Art of Arms
Cpt John Godfrey - Small sword (1747)
Meyer - THE BEST SOURCE EVER 1570
Agrippa - Science of Arms
Marozzo - Art of Arms
Cpt John Godfrey - Small sword (1747)
We are dreaming of leaves changing colors and swords. So it's a pretty typical September day. If you haven't gotten your tickets for the Tournament of St. Ambrose, they are going fast! Check out the St. Ambrose Cellars FB event page.
We can't wait to raise a glass with you!
#hema #swords
We can't wait to raise a glass with you!
#hema #swords
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Thibault took wound care seriously.
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #thibault
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #thibault
September 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thibault took wound care seriously.
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #thibault
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #thibault
We've all had that "I can do it" thought before in sparring. And your coach usually asks, "Are you suuuuuure?" and we confidently say "YES!"
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #tournament #sparring
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #tournament #sparring
September 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We've all had that "I can do it" thought before in sparring. And your coach usually asks, "Are you suuuuuure?" and we confidently say "YES!"
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #tournament #sparring
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #historical #martialarts #swordfighting #historicalswords #historicalweapons #fencing #tournament #sparring
We hope you are enjoying the long weekend. There is no better way than to relax with a glass of mead from our friends at St. Ambrose and...your favorite sword. If YOU need some mead and swords in your life, be sure to mark your calendars for the Tournament of St. Ambrose on October 18th.
September 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We hope you are enjoying the long weekend. There is no better way than to relax with a glass of mead from our friends at St. Ambrose and...your favorite sword. If YOU need some mead and swords in your life, be sure to mark your calendars for the Tournament of St. Ambrose on October 18th.