Based in Warrington we study renaissance fencing with the rapier. We train on Thursday evenings between 7.30 - 9pm.
ABOUT THE CLUB
Warrington HEMA is a martial arts club studying Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), also known as historical fencing. The clubs main focus is on the Iberian system of La Verdadera Destreza, focused around the use of the single rapier. We will be drawing upon late 16th and 17th centuries texts detailing the use of Arms of various kind. Training is done in a safe manner with th
20/08/2026
We are on tonight!
At Warrington HEMA we study La Verdadera Destreza based upon Francisco Lorenz de Rada's Nobleza de la Espada, published in 1705.
We welcome beginners and experienced people from all walks of life; so come down if you fancy having a go and learning historical fencing. For more information about our club visit: www.warringtonhema.co.uk
13/08/2026
We are on tonight! Tonight we will take a look at the use of the montante. If you have a montante or any other two handed sword please bring it. Even a staff will do. Its set to be very warm tonight so please remember to bring a drink.
Photos from last week's session.
At Warrington HEMA we study La Verdadera Destreza based upon Francisco Lorenz de Rada's Nobleza de la Espada, published in 1705.
We welcome beginners and experienced people from all walks of life; so come down if you fancy having a go and learning historical fencing. For more information about our club visit: www.warringtonhema.co.uk
30/07/2026
We are on tonight!
Last week we changed plans at the beginning of the session and decided to have a short look at some broadsword/backsword. We then spent the remainder of the session sparring.
At Warrington HEMA we study La Verdadera Destreza based upon Francisco Lorenz de Rada's Nobleza de la Espada, published in 1705.
We welcome beginners and experienced people from all walks of life; so come down if you fancy having a go and learning historical fencing. For more information about our club visit: www.warringtonhema.co.uk
16/07/2026
We are on tonight!
Last week we looked at our blade angulation in order to make our Atajos better.
At Warrington HEMA we study La Verdadera Destreza based upon Francisco Lorenz de Rada's Nobleza de la Espada, published in 1705.
We welcome beginners and experienced people from all walks of life; so come down if you fancy having a go and learning historical fencing. For more information about our club visit: www.warringtonhema.co.uk
09/07/2026
We are on tonight!
Photos from last week's session looking at the 4 Atajos from above in a more active way, and finishing up with some mixed sparring.
At Warrington HEMA we study La Verdadera Destreza based upon Francisco Lorenz de Rada's Nobleza de la Espada, published in 1705.
We welcome beginners and experienced people from all walks of life; so come down if you fancy having a go and learning historical fencing. For more information about our club visit: www.warringtonhema.co.uk
02/07/2026
We are back on tonight now the weather is much cooler.
Photos from a couple of weeks ago.
At Warrington HEMA we study La Verdadera Destreza based upon Francisco Lorenz de Rada's Nobleza de la Espada, published in 1705.
We welcome beginners and experienced people from all walks of life; so come down if you fancy having a go and learning historical fencing. For more information about our club visit: www.warringtonhema.co.uk
Due to the high temperature we are postponing tomorrow's session. Hope everyone drinks plenty and trys to stay as cool as possible. We will be back next week.
18/06/2026
We are on tonight!
Last week we took a break from our usual to look at some dagger work from Marozzo.
At Warrington HEMA we study La Verdadera Destreza based upon Francisco Lorenz de Rada's Nobleza de la Espada, published in 1705.
We welcome beginners and experienced people from all walks of life; so come down if you fancy having a go and learning historical fencing. For more information about our club visit: www.warringtonhema.co.uk
| 7:30pm - 9pm |