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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Memberships
Memberships provide the financial requirements for classes & programs to take place. Your memberships directly benefit;
Equipment/ supplies for classes & programs
Insurance
Funds toward a indoor/ permanent facility (goal of $10,000)
Memberships permit students to open access to ALL classes and discount on other programs (such as tournaments and seminars). See below for our membership pricing.
2025 Memberships pricing
NON-MEMBER; $20/ per Class
PART-TIME MEMBER; $80/ per Month (4 weeks)
FULL-TIME MEMBER; $180/ per 3-Months (Quarter*)
*2025 Quarter Schedule
Q1; March 2nd - May 19th
Q2; June 8th - Aug. 24th
Q3; Sept. 14th - Dec. 13th
Memberships can be purchased here: MARKET
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:
Sign our Safety Waiver
Purchase our membership (all memberships are renewed between the 5th-15th of every month.
Receive, review, & sign our Membership Handbook
Have Fun!
MONDAYS
Fencing; Renaissance
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages 13+
*Equipment Required
60 min. Instruction
30 min. Training
30 min. Sparring
Q1- Capo ferro Rapier
Q2- Capo ferro; companion
Q3- Saber
Derived from the historical teachings of what is known today as Modern Fencing, this class will dive into the teachings of fight masters from the 1600’s to the late 1800’s. Members will learn the weapons of the renaissance, such as rapier, saber, short sword, sword with companion, and many more. This class is recommended for someone looking for a low intensity program, or a single-hand sword journey within HEMA practices or tournaments.
*Equipment REQUIRED
(Light Gear- gambeson, gloves, mask, leg protectors)
TUESDAYS
HEMA; Beginner
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 16+
*Equipment Required
1- hour Instruction
Q1- Basic 2-handed weapons
Q2- Basic single-hand sword & buckler
Q3- Basic Spear/ polearm
(Beginner technique and fundamentals)
Looking to get started on your path to Historical Martial Arts (HEMA)? This class is designed to focus on basics, drills, techniques, and understanding the depictions of historical texts. This is low intensity and high learning!
*Equipment REQUIRED
(Training Gear- safety gloves, fencing mask)
HEMA; Advanced
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ages 16+
*Equipment Required
45 min. Instruction
15 min. Training
30 min. Sparring (open)
Q1- Italian Longsword
Q2- Sword & Buckler
Q3- Partisan Spear
(Advanced; training and paired drills)
This class opens the possibilities for members to learn more about the history, practice their art, prepare for tournaments, or just for physical conditioning. From advanced to intermediate skill levels, this is to challenge and prepare the level in your martial journey. Classes are ended with 30- minutes of open sparring to test your skills (or to best your classmates!)
*Equipment REQUIRED
Heavy Gear (full set)
WEDNESDAYS
Modern Fencing
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages 13+
*Equipment Required
60 min. Instruction
30 min. Training
30 min. Sparring
Q1- Basics of Epee & Foil
Q2- Advancements of Epee & Foil
Q3- Basics of Saber
This class is designed to help Members starting out to learn about modern fencing and the techniques of good footwork, proper distance and the basics of attack/ defense. The aim of this fencing class will focus on the first and easiest of the three styles to learn which is foil, with the opportunity of members to advance and test their limits at USAF tournaments. To achieve this goal the first couple classes will be focusing on proper footwork, the basic attacks and parry's. The next set of classes will focus on disengage/ counter attacks. The final set of classes will focus on advanced technique and personalized instruction based on observation.
*Equipment required
Fencing equipment (foil or epee sword, fencing helmet, fencing gloves, protective jacket *non electric*)
THURSDAYS
Swordsmanship Adult & Teen
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages 13+
45 min. Instruction
15 min. Training
30 min. Sparring
Q1- Basics -Single hand
Q2- Basics -advanced technique
Q3- Advanced -Single hand
(Beginner & Advanced technique and fundamentals; paired drills and sparring)
This Class offers adults/ older teens a low equipment cost, medium intensity program that focuses on the historical principles of single-hand sword fighting. Disciplines from Arming Sword, Side-sword, Rapier, Saber, and Backsword are incorporated into the curriculum for members to obtain a large variety of knowledge. This class uses foam swords made and authorized by Sword Circle.
*NO equipment required. Members seeking further protection should use LIGHT equipment.
Swordsmanship Youth/ Beginner
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 6-16
45 min. Instruction
15 min. Training/ Sparring
Q1- Intro; basic fundamentals
Q2- Intro; basic fundamentals (technique)
Q3- Intro; basic fundamentals (strategy)
(Beginner technique and fundamentals)
Looking to get your sword fighting journey started? Children as young as 6 years of age are encouraged to begin their journey with Sword Circles safe program! While classes focus on real sword fighting techniques, this class focuses on more physical training, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, problem solving, and confidence building! This class uses foam swords made and authorized by Sword Circle.
*NO equipment required. Members seeking further protection should use LIGHT equipment.
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.
Subject; Inquiry for Private Lessons