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Longsword
If you’re looking for a fencing experience that tries to capture “real” sword fighting, this is the weapon you would love to handle! No previous experience in fencing or martial arts is necessary! If you are already a fencer or martial artist, the skills you’ve developed will be a great complement to your study of the longsword.
Beginning classes: (must sign up for the 6-week course) see schedule below.
Basic classes (members only): Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
Intermediate/Competitive classes (members only): Saturdays 12:00-2:00 pm
Rapier and Dagger
We will learn the main systems of Destreza with various technics as circular movements, ways of handling the sword, evasive footwork, controlling distance, good timing, engaging, right angles, disengaging, thrusts, parries, and disarming. Classes will include old Spanish “carousel” systems of training, use of the non-armed hand, or use of the dagger or cloak.
Beginning classes (must sign-up for the 6-week course): see schedule below;
Intermediate classes (members only): Wednesdays 7.30 pm- 8.30 pm
HEMA weekly schedule:
(IFC Members only)
Wednesdays:
6.30-7.30 PM – Basic Longsword
7.30-8.30 PM – Mixed theme: first 2 weeks of the month – Rapier & Dagger, last weeks of the month – Saber/Messer
Saturdays:
12-1 PM – Intermediate Longsword
1-2 PM – Competitive longsword (by invitation only)
For questions and discussions, more info and guides, please visit our Indianapolis HEMA Group on Facebook! CLICK HERE
Which Class is Best for Me?
NEW! Performance Longsword + Smallsword Classes
For you want to get familiar with Historical European Martial Arts we currently offer beginners’ classes in German Longsword and Rapier & Dagger. We provide all of the required fencing equipment other than gloves: you’ll need to bring your own lacrosse, ice hockey heavy gloves, or HEMA.
All classes are 6 weeks long and are open to anyone 12 years and older. The cost is $150 for the six weeks.
No IFC membership is required.
31stStage & Choreographed Fencing for Adults 40+
This program is designed specifically for adults 40+ who want to enter into the world of historical and classical fencing: structured, intelligent movement without competitive pressure.
We train historical/classical stage and choreographed fencing: technical, exciting, safe, rehearsed sword work where partners build movement together rather than compete against each other.
Training includes three formats:
Solo work – footwork, posture, blade control, balance, clean lines.
Duets / Duels (partner choreography) – timing, reaction, distance control, structured exchanges. Group sequences – spatial awareness, rhythm, formation work, dynamic scene-building.
Why does this work especially well after 40:
Joint-friendly, controlled movement Improves posture and core stability Develops coordination and reaction speed Enhances balance and body awareness Engages cognitive focus and memory Builds calm confidence and stage presence
Just refined, cool, artistic sword movement rooted in historical tradition.
Intro starts on March 31st, Tuesday, 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm. through May 5th.
Register for the beginning class below.