The School of Historical Fencing

Historical Swordfighting Instruction in Melbourne for HEMA and Theatre

Upcoming Events

Principles of British Fencing for the Sabre

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Join us for this 5 week course on British Fencing for the Sabre.

In this course we will put together a sabre game by looking at fencing principles in British sources of the 17th, 18th and 19th Century. From Silver and Page, through Roworth and Angelo, to Waite; join us as we explore the science of defence!

This is a temporary regular class held at the School of Historical Fencing. It is aimed at students who already have some fencing experience. Equipment is provided though ideally you would have your own.


Schedule
Friday 3 February 7 PM – Preston
Friday 10 February 7 PM – Preston
Friday 17 February 7 PM – Preston
Friday 24 February 7 PM – Preston
Friday 3 March 7 PM – Preston

CapoFiore Comp 2023

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Join us for Tournaments in Rapier & Longsword, PLUS workshops and casual sparring

BOOK HERE

Schedule:
Friday 27 Jan
10:30 am – Iberian Rapier workshop with Sean Reichman
12 pm – Lunch and Sparring
2 pm – Longsword workshop with Nelson Mcguigan
3:30 pm – Sparring
7 pm – Italian Rapier workshop with Ben Keiller
8:30 pm – Sparring

Saturday 28 Jan
9 am – Venue opens for rego and warmups
9:30 am – Registrations close
10 am – Longsword Tournament
12:30 pm – Rapier Tournament
4 pm – Finals
5 pm – Social event


These tournaments will be friendly and safe, and the results will go through to HEMA Ratings. Fight or Watch you will be welcomed, we even have swords and some protective equipment to borrow.

Rules Here

Venue
The Melbourne Salle, Preston

Cost:
$25 booked before midnight 20/1/23
$35 afterward
Staff and Spectators free.

BOOK HERE

Come & Try Swordfighting – January

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Have you ever wanted to learn how to fight with a sword?

During the first week of every month regular classes are open for new students to try out a class for free. Register for classes in January 2023 below.

ADULTS – BOOK HERE

KIDS – SEND US AN EMAIL


Schedule
Thursday 5 January 7 PM Longsword – Box Hill
Thursday 5 January 8 PM Rapier – Box Hill
Saturday 7 January 10:45 AM Longsword – Preston
Saturday 7 January 1:15 PM Single Sword – Preston
Tuesday 10 January 7:30 PM Rapier – Preston
Wednesday 11 January 6:30 PM Sword & Buckler – Preston
Wednesday 11 January 8:20 PM Two Handed Sword – Preston

BOOK HERE

Come & Try Swordfighting – December

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Have you ever wanted to learn how to fight with a sword?

During the first week of every month regular classes are open for new students to try out a class for free. Register for classes in December 2022 below.

ADULTS – BOOK HERE

KIDS – SEND US AN EMAIL


Schedule
Thursday 1 December 7 PM Longsword – Box Hill
Thursday 1 December 8 PM Rapier – Box Hill
Saturday 3 December 10:45 AM Longsword – Preston
Saturday 3 December 1:15 PM Single Sword – Preston
Tuesday 6 December 7:30 PM Rapier – Preston
Wednesday 7 December 6:30 PM Sword & Buckler – Preston
Wednesday 7 December 8:20 PM Two Handed Sword – Preston

BOOK HERE

All Ages Boffer Tournament & Christmas Party

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Celebrate the end of the year with a boffer tournament, boardgames & sparring. We’d love it if you bring a plate to share for lunch!

10 AM, 17 December 2022
The Melbourne Salle

Schedule:
10 AM – Warmups
10:30 – Boffer Tournament
12:30 – Finals
1 pm – Lunch, boardgames, & casual free play til late



Come & Try Swordfighting – November

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Have you ever wanted to learn how to fight with a sword?

During the first week of every month regular classes are open for new students to try out a class for free. Register for classes in November 2022 below.

ADULTS – BOOK HERE

KIDS – SEND US AN EMAIL


Schedule
Tuesday 1 November 7:30 PM Rapier – Preston
Wednesday 2 November 6:30 PM Sword & Buckler – Preston
Wednesday 2 November 8:20 PM Two Handed Sword – Preston
Thursday 3 November PM Longsword – Box Hill
Thursday 3 November 8 PM Rapier – Box Hill
Saturday 5 November 10:45 AM Longsword – Preston
Saturday 5 November 1:15 PM Single Sword – Preston

BOOK HERE