05/03/2026
We decided to scare the squares at the coffee shop.
Welcome! We are Altoona’s first school of Historical Fencing, studying swordplay and martial arts of the Renaissance.
Please contact us if you are interested in classes!
05/03/2026
We decided to scare the squares at the coffee shop.
11/03/2025
It was a big media day. More to come, but first, a huge thank you to 814 Fit for being our club's generous host.
50 pages in: Working on our club's curriculum, guides, testing materials, and position statements.
10/24/2025
Elevating this post. The "First Lady" of historical fencing, Silvia is a generous and kind person, amazing fencer, teacher, and advocate of women in historical fencing and sports. Read more about her in this article.
Silvia Tomassetti: la prima donna della Scherma Storica - Udi Monteverde Silvia Tomassetti: la prima donna della Scherma Storica - Udi Monteverde di Noi Donne, Maestra d’Armi, è diplomata in Federazione Italiana Scherma (FIS) come tecnica di III livello SNAQ ed è un nuovo pilastro nella schermistica italiana
10/12/2025
This was a fun one with Sanghyun!
HEMA Dussack vs. Sidesword: Sparring with my Second Instructor (and getting beat up) ---Tarantela NapolitanaVicent Lemoine Et Son Accordéon Fantastique
10/12/2025
Some fun tonight at our first Saturday Night Slash!
Some videos from tonight!
10/12/2025
What an incredible night! Our first Saturday Night Slash is in the books. Thanks to all the amazing fencers who came out tonight- some traveling from quite a distance.
10/08/2025
Looking forward to seeing some of you this Saturday! Here's a preview of some of our optional mini-games for Saturday Night Slash!
10/06/2025
One last post before this Saturday! If you haven't signed up and are planning on coming, please use the link to register.
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Join us on Saturday, October 11, 7pm-9pm for a fun night of open historical fencing! All HEMA clubs are invited! Test your skills without the stress of a tournament, meet local HEMAists, and share your knowledge in a friendly and supportive environment.
Just $10 per fencer!
https://bit.ly/467beKm
| Wednesday | 6:30pm - 8pm |
| Sunday | 2pm - 3:30pm |