Swordwind
swordwind.bsky.social
Swordwind
@swordwind.bsky.social
We are a #HEMA club located in Charlotte, NC.
Everyone had a fun time at the social on Saturday night! We had a ton of classic lunchbox snacks as well as some charcuterie aka "adult lunchables"! We played some trivia and then a few rounds of plushy dodgeball as well as some other school yard games! #HEMA
September 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We are pleased to announce Krieger Armory is returning as a sponsor for Queen's Gambit 2025. This year they are graciously donating the prizes for both our Longsword and Side sword competitions. They will also be vendors at our event so be sure to stop by and check out their table! #HEMA
June 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Our sixth presenter:
June 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Workshop presenter day 5! #HEMA
June 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Queen's Gambit Presenters day 4...we have yet one more! #HEMA
June 5, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Presenters day three...who could it be? #HEMA
June 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Day two of announcing our Queen’s Gambit 2025 presenters! More information, including full workshop/lecture information and presenter bios can be found on our website! www.swordwind.org/queensgambit2025 #HEMA
June 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
All this week we will be announcing our Queen’s Gambit 2025 presenters and the topics they will be covering. More information, including full workshop/lecture information and presenter bios can be found on our website! www.swordwind.org/queensgambit2025 #HEMA

First up:
June 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
One of our instructors Owen (in the yellow jacket) suffered an unfortunate mishap with his Messer today after class. #HEMA
March 9, 2025 at 2:56 AM
We are happy to announce a new class starting in March:
"Spear Factor" or A Study in Spears: This class will focus on getting you more experienced with the world’s oldest weapon. Students will go through plays pulled from Marozzo’s various polearm sections but designed for a partisan. #HEMA
February 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Monday night is Mair’s staff. #HEMA
January 14, 2025 at 1:47 AM
We want to thank everyone who came out on Saturday to our first mock tournament of the year. Everyone stayed safe and had a great time! Hope to see you all at our next one in a few months. #HEMA
January 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Thanks to everyone who came out to our Beginner Workshop today!! We had a great time and look forward to hopefully seeing some of you in class! #HEMA
December 29, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Yesterday Swordwind competed in the second muster of our skirmishing campaign. #HEMA
December 17, 2024 at 3:36 PM
December 4, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Swordwind now offers gift certificates for all your gift giving needs! Just send us an email or message us here for more information or to place an order!
November 30, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Thursday throwback to this past spring when @swordwind.bsky.social hosted a "flail fight night" using crocheted flails/morning stars. The inside of the ball end was a rubber dodge ball and the chain was stitched as well for safety. Pattern from www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #HEMA
November 21, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Swordwind had our first ever #HEMA #skrimishing muster today. We ended up with 9 fencers who each fought in 16 matches over the course of 3 hours. Everyone had a great time and learned a lot for our next meetup in December.
November 17, 2024 at 2:04 AM