Classes

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Sword Circle proudly teaches how to honorably wield a sword, showing respect for the weapon, each other, and the art. Our discipline primarily draws from the 15th-century Italian style of Fiore Dei Liberi, in addition to the German styles of Hans Talhoffer and Johannes Leichetenauer, while also gaining insight from other sword-fighting traditions from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and modern times

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MONDAYS

6:00-7:00pm

Conditioning / Physical Fitness

7:00-8:00pm

Rotating Class (every 12-weeks)

TUESDAYS

6:00-7:00pm

Renaissance Fencing

7:00-8:00pm

Modern/ Sport Fencing

WEDNESDAYS

6:00-7:00pm

Fiore- HEMA       

7:00-8:00pm

Open Sparring- HEMA

THURSDAYS

6:00-7:00pm

Beginner Class       

7:00-8:00pm

Open Sparring

Classes

Sword Circle seeks to have anyone & everyone to feel included in our organization regardless of experience, age, gender, physique- education is available for everyone! Sword Circle's classes are an opportunity for anyone seeking to learn, becoming physically fit, training in a martial art or simply just to have fun! To become a full-time member, follow the steps below:

MONDAYS  6:00-8:00pm

Conditioning / Physical Fitness

6:00-7:00pm

Ages: 12+

Looking to get physically fit? Build better cardio and flexibility? This class gives our Members a class dedicated to conditioning with Cardio and Calisthenics work-out sessions! This class is intended to help beginner members start their journey in fitness, or help build advanced members in athletic or tournament conditioning. 

Rotating Class

6:00-7:00pm

Ages: 12+

This 'Flavor-of-the-month' Class is a rotating class that will change every 12-weeks. Please check our CALENDAR to see when these classes start/ end. 

*requires safety gear referred to our ADVANCED CLASS

TUESDAYS  6:00-8:00pm

Renaissance Fencing

6:00-7:00pm

Ages: 12+

As metal working in Europe became more refined, blades started to become longer, and lighter. In this class, members will learn how to fight with weapons that emerged in the renaissance period starting in the 1600's and into the 1800's. weapons such as: rapier, Scottish broadsword, smallsword, military saber, royal navy cutlass, etc. 

(must provide your own equipment) 

Modern/ Sport Fencing

6:00-7:00pm

Ages: 12+

As bladed weapons gave way to gunpowder and dueling became illegal, fighting with safe swords became more of a recreational activity. In this class you will learn about the three weapons used in the Olympics (foil, epee, sabre), as well as the rules revolving around each weapon. 

(must provide your own equipment) 

WEDNESDAYS  6:00-8:00pm

Swordsmanship (Advanced)

6:00-7:00pm

Ages: 18+

Our Advanced class will practice the actuality of Historical European Martial Arts combat by using steel weapons (with protective equipment) and techniques studied from various manuscripts.

(2024 manuscript studies include; Fiore's Flower of Battle- Dagger/ Longsword/ Polearms)

Advanced Open-Sparring

7:00-8:00pm

Ages: 18+

This class is intended to welcome Sword Circle Members, other schools, clubs, organizations- anyone looking to better their skills! Whether training for a tournament or for fun, this class is open for anyone & everyone perusing the art of HEMA!

(must provide your own equipment)

THURSDAYS  6:00-8:00pm

Swordsmanship (Beginner)

6:00-7:00pm

Ages: 6+

This Class is used with safe, padded foam swords to introduce both kids and adults to swordsmanship. The practice of this class will primarily teach you single-hand sword combat, such as arming sword, side sword, rapier, and saber. 

Beginner- Open Sparring

7:00-8:00pm

Ages 6+

Are you looking to train your skills? Maybe you are just looking to spar and train with other sword fighters? This class is intended to welcome other schools, clubs, organizations- anyone looking to better their skills! (no steel, synthetic or wooden weapons permitted; ONLY foam)

Memberships

Prices for our classes come in the form of club membership dues. Dues for non-members or 'walk-ins' are $20/ class. Dues pay for any facility rental, equipment maintenance, instructor travel, and scholarships. 


**To make your Membership payment, please click here- MARKET

Private Lessons

Sword Circle offers the opportunity to learn one-on-one with our very own Masters. No matter the curriculum- if we offer the service, and you are interested, Sword Circle can provide it!

These lessons are for Sword Circle members, and non-members. Contact us to receive an application for Private lessons, availability is limited. Included, we will send the rates for members, or non- members.

afoster@swordcircle.com

Subject; Inquiry for Private Lessons