Sword Circle

CLASS REGISTRATION IS OPEN
**June 1st - Aug. 31st**

Looking for fun Activities through the summer? Sword Circle 2nd Semester is now open for registration! Classes are open for 20 students/ per semester. This semester will offer;

- MONDAYS -
6-730pm
Swordsmanship (beginner, ages 6+)

7-830pm
Saber (HEMA, 18+)

- THURSDAY -
6-7pm
Fiore, DAGGER (ages 16+)

7-8pm
Open Sparring (HEMA, 18+)

Visit our site to learn the 3- step process of joining our programs!
https://www.swordcircle.com/

Amazing moment in competitive history

At London HEMA Open this weekend, something happened that hasn't happened in exactly 10 years (and one month).

For the first time since Norway Open 2016 the three top-rated fighters in the Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword category competed in the same tournament, with Stephen Cheney, Miro Lahtela and Antoni Olbrychski all having a shot at both taking the gold at the tournament and claiming the #1 spot on HEMA Ratings.

After knocking out Cheney in the quarter finals, Olbrychski faced off against Lahtela for the gold. This is the third time Antek and Miro have faced off in a final, after Helsinki Longsword Open 2024 and SoCal Swordfight 2025. The previous two matchups both went to Antek, but this time Miro came away with the gold.

After the dust had settled and the results had been submitted to HEMA Ratings we are in the absolutely bananas situation where the top 3 are not only almost 70 points ahead of #4, but they're all within a single point of each other!

Congrats to all fighters, and let's hope it's not another 10 years until we see all the top 3 in the same tournament again!

You can see the full results here: https://hemaratings.com/events/details/2757/

Sword Circle is set up and ready for the show to begin tomorrow- who will be there? Join out ENTERTAINMENT encampment with archery & ax throwing, along with the White Stagg Manor, then swing by the EDUCATIONAL encampment with our Knights display and combat demos at the main stage!
There is also a HUGE surprise that is waiting at the Archery 🏹 and AX 🪓 range! **HINT: it will 'launch' your worries away!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Classes begin Next Week!! Join and get started on the fun!! Classes offered this semester are;
Beginner Swordsmanship (kids & adults, w/ foam swords)
Beginner in Longsword (ages 16+)
Saber & Renaissance Fencing
Self Defense (12+ recommended)
Advanced; HEMA (Italian Longsword)

We invite a first class FREE on the first week of each month. All details to join our programs is on the link below! We look forward to seeing your new- or returning- journey!

https://www.swordcircle.com/join-us-today

2026 YARD SALE FUNDRAISER

Are you searching for the next interesting find from a yard sale or got some treasures you are looking to get rid of but don't want the hassle of doing a yard sale yourself??

On February 28th from 7am - 1pm, we invite everyone in the surrounding community to join in providing donations, or purchasing donations, for this Yard Sale Fundraiser! All proceeds go toward our Educational programs/ classes for 2026. Here is how you can help!

- On Feb. 28th, come join us and purchase a box to fill! ($20 small; $30 large)
- Make a donation to help us reach our goal!
- Sign up and join a class!

100 people to come by and purchase a $20 box will help us reach our goal!

We will also be promoting our 2026 Class schedule (which IS LIVE on our website). We can't wait to kick off another year!

Date: Saturday February 28th, 2026
Time: 7am - 1pm
Location: 5704 Soft Wind Drive Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

https://www.facebook.com/share/1auMvKj2Y7/

***CLASSES ARE LIVE FOR 2026***
Our class schedule and semester pricing is finally online! All information, such as waiver and class schedule, can be found on our website!
We are excited to look forward to warmer weather, and more swords! We look forward to seeing you there!

https://www.swordcircle.com/join-us-today

Medieval Night is going as great as the Fayetteville Marksmen 3-0 score! Be sure to visit and learn all about a knight and history!

May this year bring blessings and peace! And may we work hard to bring out the rest for us, and our fellow friends/ families! Happy New Year to all!!!