Historical Fencing Swords

All skill levels are welcome and there is spare gear available.

Historical fencing swords. Devoted to prowess not reenactment iron door is committed to education and awareness of medieval and renaissance fencing systems. Online historical fencing manuals texts of the doctrina armorum their works remain the foundation for our knowledge of the martial arts sydney anglo arma senior advisor. Other manuals are available online at wiktenauer. Our program is great for people of all fitness levels looking for a fun and unique way to exercise with swords.

For more detailed information and pricing go to the bottom of our long blades page. Our shop has been established for every person interested in historical fencing and the art of sword fighting you will find here various hema gear which is essential to practice historical european martial arts in a safe way we offer a very wide range of hema equipment divided into several categories to help you in a quick simple searching. Although the use of swords dates to prehistoric times and swordplay to ancient civilizations the organized sport of fencing began only at the end of the 19th century. East bay historical fencing ebhf is located in walnut creek ca and practices italian bolognese single handed swords and meyer s german longsword as part of the historical european martial arts hema.

See a complete listing of known surviving medieval renaissance titles here. No stunt fencing no theatrics no role play no tap fighting sword tag no costumed sporting game masquerading as martial art and absolutely no pretense just serious learning of genuine european combatives from. Historical fencing provides a fun and safe environment to practice and study historical fencing with experienced instructors.