Training sessions are free to Members and $10 for those paying on a per session basis.  Each session is one hour long and will be limited to 4 students in the training space at a time for maximum safety during the pandemic.  Training will consist of warm ups, stretches, several technique drills, and cool downs. 

Training sessions are free to Members and $10 for those paying on a per session basis.  Each session is one hour long and will be limited to 4 students in the training space at a time for maximum safety during the pandemic.  Training will consist of warm ups, stretches, several technique drills, and cool downs. 

Training sessions are free to Members and $10 for those paying on a per session basis.  Each session is one hour long and will be limited to 4 students in the training space at a time for maximum safety during the pandemic.  Training will consist of warm ups, stretches, several technique drills, and cool downs. 

Training sessions are free for Members and $10 for those paying on a per session basis.  Each session is one hour long and will be limited to 4 students in the training space at a time for maximum safety during the pandemic.  Training will consist of warm ups, stretches, several technique drills, and cool downs. 

Training sessions are free for Members and $10 for those paying on a per session basis.  Each session is one hour long and will be limited to 4 students in the training space at a time for maximum safety during the pandemic.  Training will consist of warm ups, stretches, several technique drills, and cool downs. 

Training sessions are free for Members and $10 for those paying on a per session basis.  Each session is one hour long and will be limited to 4 students in the training space at a time for maximum safety during the pandemic.  Training will consist of warm ups, stretches, several technique drills, and cool downs. 

Your journey into Historical European Martial Arts starts here!  This free class will give a brief overview of varying weapon systems and techniques that we'll be focusing on throughout the year. Our techniques are learned from actual medieval manuals, found, translated, and interpreted by modern scholars. This isn't the flashy, showy "swordsmanship" you see in Hollywood or at the Renaissance Fair, these techniques were designed to efficiently defend yourself and cut down your opponent.  We utilize modern safety gear to bring our swordsmanship as close to realistic as possible while not injuring ourselves. While strength is useful, just as important are speed and skill in executing the techniques.  This combination of studying the ancient manuals and training the techniques as we've interpreted them makes HEMA unique among other martial arts, and we focus on staying true to the sources in order to revive the lost art of sword fighting.  Come join us, it's a great excuse to buy yourself some swords!

Your journey into Historical European Martial Arts starts here!  This free class will give a brief overview of varying weapon systems and techniques that we'll be focusing on throughout the year. Our techniques are learned from actual medieval manuals, found, translated, and interpreted by modern scholars. This isn't the flashy, showy "swordsmanship" you see in Hollywood or at the Renaissance Fair, these techniques were designed to efficiently defend yourself and cut down your opponent.  We utilize modern safety gear to bring our swordsmanship as close to realistic as possible while not injuring ourselves. While strength is useful, just as important are speed and skill in executing the techniques.  This combination of studying the ancient manuals and training the techniques as we've interpreted them makes HEMA unique among other martial arts, and we focus on staying true to the sources in order to revive the lost art of sword fighting.  Come join us, it's a great excuse to buy yourself some swords!

Your journey into Historical European Martial Arts starts here!  This free class will be held the second Saturday of each month, and will give a brief overview of varying weapon systems and techniques that we'll be focusing on throughout the year. Our techniques are learned from actual medieval manuals, found, translated, and interpreted by modern scholars. This isn't the flashy, showy "swordsmanship" you see in Hollywood or at the Renaissance Fair, these techniques were designed to efficiently defend yourself and cut down your opponent.  We utilize modern safety gear to bring our swordsmanship as close to realistic as possible while not injuring ourselves. While strength is useful, just as important are speed and skill in executing the techniques.  This combination of studying the ancient manuals and training the techniques as we've interpreted them makes HEMA unique among other martial arts, and we focus on staying true to the sources in order to revive the lost art of sword fighting.  Come join us, it's a great excuse to buy yourself some swords!

Your journey into Historical European Martial Arts starts here!  This free class will be held the second Saturday of each month, and will give a brief overview of varying weapon systems and techniques that we'll be focusing on throughout the year. Our techniques are learned from actual medieval manuals, found, translated, and interpreted by modern scholars. This isn't the flashy, showy "swordsmanship" you see in Hollywood or at the Renaissance Fair, these techniques were designed to efficiently defend yourself and cut down your opponent.  We utilize modern safety gear to bring our swordsmanship as close to realistic as possible while not injuring ourselves. While strength is useful, just as important are speed and skill in executing the techniques.  This combination of studying the ancient manuals and training the techniques as we've interpreted them makes HEMA unique among other martial arts, and we focus on staying true to the sources in order to revive the lost art of sword fighting.  Come join us, it's a great excuse to buy yourself some swords!

Richard Marsden will be coming to Des Moines to give a class on Polish Saber! Mr. Marsden is the head instructor of the Phoenix Society of Historical Swordsmanship and has written a few books on HEMA, including a comprehensive overview of the history surrounding the Polish Saber, and also sits on the board of directors for the HEMA Alliance.   Come learn from one of the best, and stick around for some friendly sparring matches afterwards!   This will be hosted at the Iowa Event Center/Wells Fargo Arena complex, in rooms 302 and 303.  A map of the facilties can be found here: http://www.iowaeventscenter.com/assets/doc/Facility-Overview_2018-f593a065ff.pdf    Entry for the event will be just $40. There will also be parking available on site for $8 for the day (best parking lot will be just north of the event center), and Richard Marsden will be offering some of his books for sale. No food or snacks will be allowed inside the event center (but water is of course allowed and encouraged).

Your journey into Historical European Martial Arts starts here!  This free class will be held the second Saturday of each month, and will give a brief overview of varying weapon systems and techniques that we'll be focusing on throughout the year. Our techniques are learned from actual medieval manuals, found, translated, and interpreted by modern scholars. This isn't the flashy, showy "swordsmanship" you see in Hollywood or at the Renaissance Fair, these techniques were designed to efficiently defend yourself and cut down your opponent.  We utilize modern safety gear to bring our swordsmanship as close to realistic as possible while not injuring ourselves. While strength is useful, just as important are speed and skill in executing the techniques.  This combination of studying the ancient manuals and training the techniques as we've interpreted them makes HEMA unique among other martial arts, and we focus on staying true to the sources in order to revive the lost art of sword fighting.  Come join us, it's a great excuse to buy yourself some swords!