Omaha Kunst Des Fechtens

10/12/2026

Presenting this year's pumpkin entries! 😍 🎃

10/11/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to Inconceivable this year!

Many duels were fought, our relay race was a huge hit, and we even ended up carving pumpkins! 🎃 Swordplay & sidebets were made special by the people who joined us.

Thank you for bringing your skill, enthusiasm, and sense of adventure. These gatherings wouldn’t be the same without you!

Until our next adventure… Have fun storming the castle! 🏰⚔️

10/09/2026

⚔️ TOMORROW IS INCONCEIVABLE! ⚔️

Gather your companions and join us for a day of swordplay, strength, wit, and a little mischief! The adventure awaits!

⚔️ Iñigo’s Swordplay — Rapier, Mixed Steel & Longsword
💪 Fezzik’s Strength Games
🧠 Vizzini’s Games of Skill
🍲 Miracle Max Cook-Off
🎃 Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Choose your own adventure, collect tokens, and compete for prizes. Come ready to test your steel, flex your wit, and make a few memories!

📍 8510 S 13th Street, Bellevue, NE 68147
🕗 Arrive starting at 8 AM | Registration closes at 9 AM
🎬 First event begins at 9:15 AM
💰 $40 cash per participant

See you tomorrow! ⚔️🎃

10/02/2026

We're one week away from Inconceivable! I'm excited to see you all & ready to have a great time wagering & making side bets all day!

Tom Rock & Ian will have their wares out on display, so be prepared if you're looking at picking up a sword at the event 😉

09/25/2026

⚔️ We’re two weeks out from Inconceivable! ⚔️

Rain or shine, the games go on **October 10**! Join us for swordplay, feats of strength, games of skill, a cook-off, and our new pumpkin decorating contest. 🎃

Bring your courage, your creativity, and perhaps a pumpkin to slice. This year’s adventures await!

09/17/2026

09/08/2026

⚔️ Inconceivable!

Prepare yourselves for a full day of swordplay, strength, wit, and mischief!

📅 Saturday, October 10th

Whether you come to test your skill, cheer on your fellow fighters, or simply partake in the revelry, our event promises challenges, friendly competition, and more than a little foolishness.

Further details shall soon be revealed—but for now, mark your calendars and gather your courage.

🏰 Games of wit, feats of strength & trials of swordplay. Think you have what it takes to storm the castle?

08/06/2026

📢 **Attention OKDF Members – Upcoming Class Schedule**

⚔️ **August 19 & August 26**
Both Wednesday classes will be dedicated to PowerPoint presentations covering the **history of HEMA** and the historical context behind what we practice. Whether you're new or have been with us for years, these sessions will help deepen your understanding of the art beyond the techniques.

📖 **Beginning in September**
We'll be returning to our previous class structure as we begin working through **Liechtenauer's Zettel** once again.

**⚔️ Monday – Advanced Longsword**
This class is intended for experienced students. Ideally, you should have completed the Zettel with us at least once, as we'll be building upon the material rather than introducing it from the beginning.

**⚔️ Wednesday – Standard Longsword**
Our primary instructional class and the best place for new and returning students. We'll work through the Zettel together from the ground up.

**🛡️ Saturday – Open Floor / Rotating Weapons**
Saturday will remain largely unchanged, featuring open sparring, drilling, and rotating classes focused on various historical weapons.

📅 *I will likely take Labor Day (Monday) off this year, but I'll confirm that as we get closer.*

I'm looking forward to getting back into the sources and continuing to **Keep the H in HEMA.**

07/27/2026

🏅 **Auf der Hut 2026 – Technical Fencer Awards** ⚔️

While medals recognize the outcome of a tournament, the **Technical Fencer Awards** celebrate something different.

These awards honor the fighters who best embodied clean technique, sound fundamentals, tactical decision-making, and the spirit of Historical European Martial Arts. Rather than simply asking who won, we asked: **"Whose Art stood out?"**

Chosen by the competitors themselves:

🏆 **Day 1 – Best Display of Skill**
**Sam Halote** – Chicago Swordplay Guild

🏆 **Day 2 – Best Display of Skill**
**Khrystyna Vaziri** – Chicago Swordplay Guild

🏆 **Tournament Director's Choice**
**Jack Swanson** – Omaha KDF

Each of these fencers demonstrated exceptional technical ability throughout the weekend. Their fencing reflected precision, composure, and a deep understanding of the Art, earning the respect of both their peers and the tournament staff.

Congratulations to all three recipients, and thank you for setting such an outstanding example of what historical fencing can be.