Historiallisen miekkailun seura EHMS

Post below in Finnish and then in English:

Tervetuloa maksuttomaan sparrausviikonloppuun 25-26.4.2026! Paikkana sallemme, Suvilahdenkatu 10, Helsinki.

Tapahtuma on avoin kaikille historiallisen miekkailun harrastajille riippumatta kokemustasosta tai asevalinnasta. Olitpa kokenut ottelija tai vasta sparrauksen aloittelija, viikonloppu tarjoaa avoimen ja kannustavan ilmapiirin, jossa voit aloittaa sparrauksen ja saada siitä mahdollisimman paljon irti. Lainavarusteita ja miekkoja tarjolla.

Lue lisää ja ilmoittaudu mukaan tällä lomakkeella:
https://forms.gle/QwaBrhbfWnna2S1M9 (Löytyy myös Biosta)

EHMS:n jäsenet, ilmoittaudu lomakkeen lisäksi myös MyClubissa!

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Welcome to a free sparring weekend on 25-26th April! The place is our salle, Suvilahdenkatu 10, Helsinki.

This event welcomes HEMA practitioners of all experience levels and weapon preferences. Whether you’re an experienced fighter or new to sparring, the weekend is designed to be an open environment to support you start and get the most out of sparring. We have loaning gear and swords available.

More information and sign up in the form:
https://forms.gle/QwaBrhbfWnna2S1M9 (Link is also in our Bio)

EHMS people, sign up also in MyClub!

Photo credit: Esa Räisänen

Scroll down for English!

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Save the date! EHMS sparriviikonloppu järjestetään 25.–26.4. Tapahtuma noudattaa pitkälti viime vuoden ohjelmaa. Luvassa on kaksi päivää sparrausta ja yhdessäoloa. Tapahtuma on kaikille avoin ja maksuton. Tarkempi aikataulu julkaistaan pian.

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Save the date! EHMS Sparring Weekend will take place on 25–26 April. The event will follow a similar format to last year. Expect two days of sparring and socialising. The event is open to everyone and free of charge. A more detailed schedule will be published soon.

Last week, we finished up our latest German Longsword basics course with a lot of sparring - very proud to welcome these brave new fencers into the club! ⚔️

Check out our courses if you, too, want to hit people with a sword ✨

Tervetuloa aikamatkalle miekkailun historiaan - EHMSillä järjestetään ensimmäistä kertaa uudenlainen peruskurssi. Kahdeksan viikkoa, neljä eri asetta!

Kurssilla tutustutaan EHMSillä opetettavien eurooppalaisten yhden käden miekkojen (sapeli, rapiiri, sivumiekka, messer) perusteisiin sekä miekkailun perusasioihin yleisesti; kurssin jälkeen osallistujat voivat suoraan osallistua kaikkiin yhden käden aseiden normaaleihin harjoituksiin.

Kurssi järjestetään 7.4.-28.5., ja hintaa sillä on 150€ (sisältäen vuoden 2026 jäsenmaksun). Harjoitukset järjestetään tiistaisin klo 19:30 – 21:00 ja torstaisin klo 20:00–21:30.

Lisätietoja ehms.fi/kurssit-courses ⚔️

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Welcome on a voyage through fencing through the ages - EHMS presents the first edition of a new kind of basics course. Eight weeks, four different weapons!

During the course, you will learn about the basics of the European one-handed weapons that we teach at EHMS (sabre, rapier, sidesword, and messer) and fencing in general; after the course, you are ready to participate in the normal weekly trainings of all of our one-handed weapons.

The course is held from 7th of April to 28th of May, and costs 150€ (including the yearly training fee for 2026). The trainings are on Tuesdays 19:30 – 21:00 and Thursdays 20:00 – 21:30

More info at ehms.fi/kurssit-courses ⚔️

Still some spots left and a few days to sign up for the Historical German Longsword Basics course!

🗓️The course begins on 3.2
🕰️ Lessons are on Tuesdays (19:30-21:00) and Thursdays (20:00-21:30)

All you need to bring with you are indoor training clothes and shoes, a water bottle and a sweat towel.

The course lasts from 3.2 to 26.3 - sign up link is in the bio 🔗

HLO26 is upon us, so its time to unveil our partners, here’s a message from one of our sponsors; Vytis Historical Fencing 

Vytis creates top of the line protection for HEMA. Specially their gorgets are top notch!
check out their facebook for more info!

HLO26 is soon upon us, so its time to unveil our partners, here’s a message from one of our sponsors; Wukusi Armoury:

Wukusi Armoury is a renowned HEMA gear manufacturer located in Nanjing, China, focusing on HEMA masks, overlay, and swords. The Cobra mask and Rattlesnakes overlay are iconic pieces you can see everywhere now. And the Plastic Sallet is unique in the market. Their products can be bought through most large distributors.

HLO26 is soon upon us, so its time to unveil our partners, here’s a message from one of our sponsors; CHFG:

CHFG is a renowned HEMA gear manufacturer located in Chongqing, China, focusing on body protection gear like gloves, jackets, and rigid add-ons in different locations. Their gloves line up are touch nouch, the “Gabriel” and “Michael” gloves are highly recognizable. Their products can be bought through most large distributors.

HLO26 is soon upon us, so its time to unveil our partners, here’s a message from one of our sponsors; Flower and Sword

Flower and Sword is a newly formed HEMA gear manufacturer, focusing on high-quality, modern design jackets, pants, and swords right now. The “MOSS” jacket and “WOSS” pants were big hits in the North American market.

HLO26 is soon upon us, so its time to unveil our partners, here’s a message from one of our sponsors; HF Armory:

https://hf-armory.com/
HF ARMORY is a workshop of fencing weapons and equipment from Ukraine. They produce a wide range of products. Longswords, sabres and rapier, loose blades for all their weapons and protective equipment. they have it all!

https://www.facebook.com/hf.armory.7

HLO26 is soon upon us, so its time to unveil our partners, here’s a message from one of our sponsors:

8Openings:
https://www.8openings.de/
8Openings designs and sells HEMA fightwear. From shirts to rashguards. Get a special design for your club or event!

HLO26 is soon upon us, so its time to unveil our partners, here’s a message from one of our sponsors; HEMA Bookshelf:

HEMA Bookshelf is a publisher of HEMA books.
Their catalog includes original facsimiles which are funded by pre-orders, as well as translations and scholarly analysis of subjects related to historical martial arts (available on major bookselling sites).
Their mission is to contribute something beautiful to the community, and that philosophy informs all of our publications.

https://www.hemabookshelf.com/