Offers HEMA and Historical Fencing training in NYC! So you want to play with swords? Then you've come to the right place!
We offer Historical European Swordsmanship training in New York City. It's easy to get started, visit our website and begin your journey today! GETTING STARTED
The best starting point would be one of our Fundamentals Classes — these are accessible to students of all levels of experience, and do not require special gear. Some classes, such as Langes Messer, Dueling Workshops, and LED Saber welcome
Clips from playing the Game! Check out our archive.org catalog for full clips!
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Ron takes hits from Peter.
Arzang takes hits during our practice of The Game ⚔️
02/22/2026
Busy Saturday!
Our weekly practice continues in !
02/14/2026
Today in Instructor let a session on applying the four core principles to the Bauernstock!
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02/14/2026
Our shrine is evolving nicely 🕯️⚔️❤️
02/02/2026
What a special weekend full of surprises!
"I'm back baby!" - after a seven week sabbatical, we are so excited for return to teaching our butt-kicking Sword Fitness and Bauernwehr classes 💪💪💪
A special thanks and shout out to Arzang for making our first wooden machete trainer by hand! Such an amazing gift we are honored to receive!
Despite the bitter cold here in NYC we had a very full Bauernwehr class, including some new comers: welcome Cara, Sophie, and Al!
We here at Gotham Bauernwehr are lucky to have such great friends and collaborators at up in Tilton, NH! It is such an honor to share our arts and train together. Here, our respective mascots got to meet for the first time!
Beginning Feb 14th our Bauernwehr classes will transition to two hours blocks, so sign up now to reserve your spot!
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01/11/2026
Bauernwehr is so grateful for a visit from the wonderful Professor Michael Rogers of - we are so honored to be a part of such an amazing tradition!
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1,000 cuts to celebrate the start of a new year of training!
01/07/2026
Schedule Updates! Beginning in February we are shifting to one (1) session of Bauernwehr per week.
This single session replaces both the Skills and Applications classes, and will run for two (2) hours.
This change allows us to continue operating in our current time slot (Sat., 12:30-2:30PM) while simplifying the signup process.
12/28/2025
Last Bauernwehr class of 2025! Looking forward to an exciting new year of training!
| Tuesday | 7pm - 9pm |
| Saturday | 10:30am - 2:30pm |