We love to hear about what HEMA means to folks and the places they practice. Let us know what HEMA means to you or shout out your school/club in the comments!
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #community

Join the Grand Traverse Historical Weapons Guild at St. Ambrose from 1 pm to 4 pm for some historical weapons fun! There will be a weapons petting zoo, fight demonstrations, and even some quick-fire mini classes where you can learn some basics. Come check it out!
*This is a free event*

Such sweet words for the fancy pantsy, star-worshipping rapier folks.
#hema #historicalswords #rapier #historicalfencing

Bacon & Eggs? Peanut Butter & Jelly?
We have a combo WAY better than any of those.
Sword & Buckler is the BEST. Check out our website for taking classes in this absolutely perfect pairing.

#hema #historicalweapons #swordandbuckler #walpurgis #historicalfencing

Valentine's Day? That's all well and good, but we know which dagger class we are more excited for.

Do you have a favorite you have come across in your reading? Let us know!
#hema #oldbooks #manuscripts #medievalart

Looking for that perfect gift for Valentine's/Gal-entine's/Pal-entine's Day? Book a dagger date! For friends, lovers, or even frenemies who want to fight for fun and stab each other for an hour. Email us at historicalweaponsguild.com to set it up!

The HEMA community is full of inspiring stories about what it is that swords means for folks and more often than not, it's more than just swords.
What brought you to HEMA and what has it given you?

#hema #swords #historicalfencing #personalstories #community

Whose wise words are those? Wayne's? Michael's? Ours? Who cares?!
You could be sword fighting!

Check out our website historicalweaponsguild.com for information on
Beginner Courses
Dagger Dates
Special Events

#hema #swords #longsword #dagger #rapier #swordandbuckler #austin
#nothernmichigan

More chilly days ahead, no matter what the prognosticator of prognosticators says. Stay warm! Keep hope! Sunny days are just around the corner.

But new gear is so preeeeeeetty.
Footwork makes the gear work better, it turns out.
Dang.

We are truly grateful to our community, both near and far, that came together in the midst of snow and ice to celebrate ten years with us. Every year brings a lesson, and this time around it felt like letting go of what you can't control to instead focus on the joy you can make.

We are lucky enough to have Grace once again at WEIRD to offer on-site bodywork for the weary sword fighter. That could be you under her elbow getting top-notch care for your muscles!

Please note, Morgan is in fact NOT dead and just really enjoying his massage.

Messer Sunday! We are pleased to have these two take over Single Sword Church at WEIRD! You will be able to take class on Sunday and then maybe even do a little free play!

It will be one of the COLDEST around again for WEIRD, so that means layers, layers, layers. Pack those wool socks and hats for nighttime sleeping. Bring your blankets, sleeping bags, and did I mention layers? It looks like we are bringing a little bit of Michigan with us. Oops.

It's not too late! You can still get tickets for WEIRD OPEN 2026!
We love offering a truly unique event where you can stay, fight, eat, and chill all for one ticket price. Enjoy the chill vibes of a smaller event where you can actually find time and space for connecting with folks in the community.

Join Moe Chojecki of Ann Arbor Sword Club on Sunday morning to engage in a class that will focus on using games and low gear fencing to break up habits and work on new ones. Get outta that comfort zone! We are extremely pleased to have him down in Austin!

We will be partnering with Benzie Pride for a fun event this weekend at Five Shores Brewing. Join us for a dagger workshop and our weapons petting zoo. No experience necessary! Come to learn, chill, and have fun.

Happy New Year!
May your year be filled with swords, friends, and sword friends.

Happy Holidays, HEMA Fans!
Relax.
Be Merry.
And be careful swinging all those swords indoors, that you were obviously gifted.

#hema #holidays #tistheseason #historicalswords #historicalfencing #swordfighting

Need a gift for that special person? We got you covered.
Grab a gift certificate for a Dagger Date or the Beginner's course to tuck into a stocking or put under the tree. Give the gift of friendly violence.

Email us at Historicalweaponsguild@gmail.com for a gift certificate today!

Are you looking to start your swordfighting journey? Look no further!
We've got locations in Austin, Traverse City, and distance learning options!
Check out our website historicalweaponsguild.com

Darn it.
Was really hoping it was gonna be buy a new sword.

Did you get a Bingo?!

It could be swords. It could be sticks. It could be butter knives at the table.
HEMA folks is gonna HEMA.

#hema #historicalfencing #swordfighting #historicalswords

Join us tonight at the Traverse Area District Library on Woodmere for some Regency era gettin' down! No experience necessary. Just show up ready to impress Mr. Bingley and verbally spar with Darcy, all while strutting the dance floor.

#historicaldance #prideandprejudice #janeausten

WEIRD is just around the corner! We are looking forward to a little swordfighting, a little community building, and a little bit just off the wall.
Get your tickets!

historicalweaponsguild.com#weird-open

#hema #historicalswords #swordfighting #atx #historicalswords

But...but...I need to read them all! At the same time!

#books #historicalbooks #hema #historicalswords

It's just that easy. Check out our website and you're off the the races...er swordfight.
Go all in with a beginner's course or try it out for fun with a dagger date!

#hema #swords #historicalweapons #historicalfencing #fitness #history

Who can relate?

#hema #sparring #funny #historicalweapons #historicalswords