Swordwind

Image announcing a sponsor: Text reads "Queen's Gambit 2025 Krieger Armory" with the KA logo and Thank you!

We are pleased to announce Krieger Armory is returning as a sponsor for Queen's Gambit 2025. This year they are graciously donating the prizes for both our Longsword and Side sword competitions. They will also be vendors at our event so be sure to stop by and check out their table! #HEMA

Hey Charlotte, NC! We've partnered with Resident Culture to bring you a unique beginner workshop on site at the brewery called Blades and Brews. In this introductory workshop you will learn the fundamentals of wielding a traditional Longsword.
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Congratulations to all our fencers who went to #SERFO this past weekend. Swordwind took home 3 medals (a 4th place, a silver, and a gold!) We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Queen's Gambit next month!

Our sixth presenter:

Workshop presenter day 5! #HEMA

The first in our book inspired series! Come learn some beginner swordsmanship and start your training to become a cavalier! Learn to kick ass like the Ninth house.
ONE FLESH, ONE END #HEMA #forthe9th swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/even...

Poster announcing a workshop by Michael Tucker on Feint, Probe, Attack.

Queen's Gambit Presenters day 4...we have yet one more! #HEMA

Poster for Queens Gambit 2025 announcing Jessica Blair as a presenter doing a workshop on Understanding AFAB Athletes.

Presenters day three...who could it be? #HEMA

Poster for Queen's Gambit announcing Jess Rozek Maryland KdF as a speaker/presenter Friday at 8pm

Day two of announcing our Queen’s Gambit 2025 presenters! More information, including full workshop/lecture information and presenter bios can be found on our website! www.swordwind.org/queensgambit2025 #HEMA

Poster for Queens Gambit 2025 with a photo and class info for Mike The Viking Erbach from Warriors of Ash.

All this week we will be announcing our Queen’s Gambit 2025 presenters and the topics they will be covering. More information, including full workshop/lecture information and presenter bios can be found on our website! www.swordwind.org/queensgambit2025 #HEMA

First up:

Hey Charlotte, NC! We have a beginner longsword workshop coming up on May 25th 11:00am-01:30pm swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/even...

In this introductory workshop you will learn the fundamentals of wielding a traditional Longsword, taught by our instructors and senior students. #HEMA #Charlotte

Tomorrow afternoon we will be at the Common Market Oakwold to help them celebrate their anniversary as part of a mini-renaissance themed event. We will have a info table and be doing sparring demos from 12-5. Come check it out! #HEMA #Charlotte,NC #Charlotte

We want to congratulate the 9 fencers from our club who completed the International Skirmishing Association's 3rd campaign and earned their colors: (2 black, 3 blue, and 4 red)! Everyone is looking forward to the next campaign which will start up in a few months. #HEMA

We had a great time at our mock tournament this past weekend. We ended up with 6 fighters in longsword and 4 in dagger (where we tried out a new ruleset based on one used at SOCAL a few years back). Most importantly we trained some new judges and table staff! Thanks to everyone who came out. #HEMA

We are holding one of our mock tournaments this Saturday from 12-5. We will be running longsword and dagger tournaments.

For those in the Charlotte,NC area we will be doing demonstrations this Sunday from 12-5 at the "Charlotte Nerd and Nom" market (a geeky craft fair) at Sun Valley Commons
6431 Old Monroe Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079. Admission is free!

One of our instructors Owen (in the yellow jacket) suffered an unfortunate mishap with his Messer today after class. #HEMA

Two people in fencing masks fighting with rubber training spears.

We are happy to announce a new class starting in March:
"Spear Factor" or A Study in Spears: This class will focus on getting you more experienced with the world’s oldest weapon. Students will go through plays pulled from Marozzo’s various polearm sections but designed for a partisan. #HEMA

Welcome!

Hi all! We have a workshop coming up this Sunday with Derek Steel-Baron. He will be giving an expanded version of his 2024 Queens Gambit presentation "For Shifts and Giggles": "a riveting dive into the dark and oft confused world of "fencing footwork". #HEMA swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/plan...

The rage is real.

This is your friendly neighbourhood reminder to all of our LGBTQIA+ friends around the world that we see you, we hear you, and we love you. You're welcome here and we will fight to defend your right to exist in a safe and free society.

Bigots are not welcome here.

For people in the Charlotte,NC area we have another Beginner Longsword workshop coming up on 2-23-25. In this introductory workshop you will learn the fundamentals of wielding a traditional Longsword! All gear will be provided! swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/even... #HEMA

On 2/16/25 we are holding a workshop with Derek Steel-Baron - For Shifts and Giggles: a riveting dive into the dark and oft confused world of "fencing footwork". He presented this at last years Queen's Gambit tournament but has returned for an encore presentation! #HEMA

Monday night is Mair’s staff. #HEMA

#Sword advice: when you’re successful/do something well rather that thinking about the specific technique you did or how you did them, think about the mental and emotional state you were in during the lead up to doing them, because this is possible to replicate.

#HEMA #fencing #historicalfencing

We want to thank everyone who came out on Saturday to our first mock tournament of the year. Everyone stayed safe and had a great time! Hope to see you all at our next one in a few months. #HEMA

We are hosting our first mock tournament of the year tomorrow from 12-5. We will be running the #queensgambit rule set for longsword and side sword. #HEMA

Happy New Year!

Starting Sunday 1-5-25 Swordwind will be offering a competition Prep class. Get ready for competition season with a mix of drills, games, and discussions. We’ll also cover tips for handling tournament pressure and strategies to adapt to different opponents. #HEMA

A group of people in a gym. They are holding swords towards the camera.

Thanks to everyone who came out to our Beginner Workshop today!! We had a great time and look forward to hopefully seeing some of you in class! #HEMA

Yesterday Swordwind competed in the second muster of our skirmishing campaign. #HEMA