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Society of Historical Fencing is a Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) Club in Gainesville, FL
Website: www.sohfHema.com
Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/sohfhema.bsky.social
06/10/2026
Time is running out to book your tickets for Hot Sword Summer! Tickets close on June 23rd, but there's still room for you if you sign up now! This is already shaping up to be our biggest event yet- we've already passed last years numbers - and you don't want to be the only one who missed it, do you?!?
Rules and sign up links here: https://www.sohfhema.com/hot-sword-summer
06/05/2026
The Society of Historical Fencing is committed to being an inclusive space every month, but we are especially excited to wish our members a Happy Pride!
With that in mind, we do have a small piece of business to attend to: Darkwood Armory has been removed as a sponsor from Hot Sword Summer and we will not be pursuing any future sponsorship from them. We strongly believe that the entire Historical Fencing community is at its best when it is a safe and inviting space for EVERYONE, and we will continue to strive towards that goal in not only our internal policies, but in who we choose to partner with.
Need a place to stay for Hot Sword Summer 2026?
The Hotel Indigo, which is across the street from this years event venue, has opened up a block of rooms at a special rate for Hot Sword Summer! You can reserve one here while they last!
05/28/2026
We're officially 30 days away from Hot Sword Summer 2026! Tickets are still on sale until June 23rd, and were shaping up to be even bigger than last year!
05/27/2026
Weather looks clear for Fencing! Were meeting at Kanapaha veterans park again tonight, see you there!
Tonight we are going to experiment with holding weeknight practice at Kanapaha Veterans Park - Please plan to meet there! Your contact persons for Tonights practice if you are having trouble finding us are John and Mike Roth!
05/19/2026
For those of you wanting to join us today (May 19th), please note that we are canceling practice due to weather. We hope to see everyone tomorrow.
05/16/2026
Have you ever wanted to learn sword fighting? Are you looking for a unique way to get exercise? Do you want to meet new and interesting people. Then come join us at Kanapaha Veteran’s Memorial Park. Saturdays from 10:00 until 12:00.
05/15/2026
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One of our members recently attended a HEMA event in Spain. Thank you Fernan for representing our club at such a great event.