Historical fencing
Sparring with longswords and other old weapons, using techniques from period manuals.
- To start
- $50
- Each month
- $40
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1.5 hours or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- With one other person
Is it for you?
- There's always more to learn.
- It gets your body properly working.
- It comes with people built in.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to keep your brain sharp
- You want to meet people
Maybe not if
- There is no specialist venue near you
- You want something gentle on your body
- You want something calm
What it feels like
Historical fencingAverage sport & Fitness hobbyBefore you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Join a club's beginners' course and learn the guards and basic cuts with a longsword, drilling slowly with a partner.
Questions
How much does historical fencing cost to start?
About $50 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $40 a month once you are going.
How much time does historical fencing take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1.5 hours or more.
Where do people do historical fencing?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is historical fencing good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Join a club's beginners' course and learn the guards and basic cuts with a longsword, drilling slowly with a partner.
Do I need other people for historical fencing?
You need one other person, like a partner or an opponent.