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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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The leaves are changing.
The weather is cooling.
You know what that means....

It's cloak time.
(aka HEMA sweatah weathah)

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Starting off your week with a little trivia!

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How can you NOT do this when you find the perfect sword stick on a hike?!

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Tell me that's not what you think George Silver would talk like.

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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)

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!"

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