Hussar's Honour: Military Sabre & Singlestick Challenge
2025-02-08 | Russellville High School Gymnasium, 1101 W 9th St, Russellville, KY, Russellville, KY, 42276, United States
Join us for a 1 day event featuring both Military sabre and Singlestick Open tournaments hosted by the Nashville School of Historical Fencing
NSHF will be supplying all singlesticks for use in the competition, made in-house with leather baskets and rattan sticks. The Military Saber Open will have a weight minimum and maximum, all sabers must weigh between 720g – 920g and pass the flex test of 30lbs
More info including rulesets and reigstration can be found here:
:https://nashvillehistoricalfencing.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events/68157-hussar-s-honour-military-sabre-and-singlestick-challenge

Rotyčí spár 2025
2025-02-22 09:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Bratislava)
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Dovolujeme si Vás pozvat na 4. ročník našeho HEMA turnaje Rotyčí spár 2025.
Tento ročník vás čekají dvě kategorie:
Dlouhý meč open – 48 soutěžících
Rapír + Dýka – 24 soutěžících.
! Je možné se přihlásit pouze do jedné kategorie !
PRAVIDLA
Narozdíl od obvyklých “česko-slovenských” pravidel budou na tomto turnaji hluboké a mělké cíle.
hluboký cíl – 2 body
mělký cíl – 1 bod.
Mělké cíle jsme nastavili od kolen (včetně) níže a od loktů (včetně) dál.
Kompletní pravidla: https://drive.google.com/…/1JQaMlKvgZyN2YGmAwI7ftx…/view
ČAS A MÍSTO
Sobota 22.2.2025 od 9:00 na adrese:
Polská 2400, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohradyhttps://goo.gl/maps/eeUBpMcFMEs1f2ie8
REGISTRACE
Bude zahájena: 5.1.2025
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScOFSLrKwD…/viewform…
VSTUPNÉ
Dlouhý meč 900 Kč
Rapír a dýka 1000 Kč – kvůli dýkam které vám poskytneme
Při odhlášení po 8. 2. 2025 se startovné nevrací.
Platba je jenom převodem na účet.
číslo účtu: 2101200991/2010
variabilní symbol: 20250222
Název příjemce: Rotyka z. s
zpráva pro příjemce: Spar2025–
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We’d like to invite you to our fourth HEMA tournament Rotyka Claw 2025.
This year we’ll have 2 categories:
Longsword open – 48 fencers
Rapier and dagger – 24 fencers
! You can only attend one category !
RULESET
Short version:
There are deep and shallow targets.
deep targets – 2 points
shallow targets – 1 point
Shallow targets are from elbow (including) and knee (including) ‘down’.
Everything else is a deep target.
Complete ruleset: https://drive.google.com/…/1j8HXAdHyzcyMQ…/view
REGISTRATION
Opening at: 5.1.2025
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScOFSLrKwD…/viewform…
PLACE
Tournament will be held on Saturday 22.2.2025 from 9:00 at
Polská 2400, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohradyhttps://goo.gl/maps/eeUBpMcFMEs1f2ie8
PAYMENT
Longsword 35 EUR
Rapier and dagger 40 EUR – because of the daggers we provide
We won’t be returning the registration fee if you sign out after the 8. 2. 2025.
We allow paying only via bank transfer.
IBAN: [REDACTED]
BIC: FIOBCZPPXXX
Country of the recipient’s bank: Czech Republic
Recipient’s address: Milevska 1120/34, Krc, 140 00 Praha
Payment purpose: Tournament entrance fee
payee reference: 20250222
Identification: Spar2025–

Berlin Hema Cup
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-02 | OSC Berlin Fechten, Münchener Str. 50, Berlin, 10779, Germany
Join us! The Berlin HEMA Cup 2025 is your perfect chance to compete with fighters from around the world. On March 1st and 2nd, the event will feature Longsword, Rapier & Dagger, and Saber in both Open and Women+ categories. With a format designed to guarantee as many fights as possible for each participant. Look forward to a tournament with an international focus, a large number of participants, and quality judging.
Event Details:
📅 Date: March 1-2, 2025
📍 Location: Berlin, Germany
⚔️ Categories: Longsword, Rapier & Dagger, Saber
🏆 Divisions: Open & Women+
Save the date and be part of a unique tournament in the heart of Germany!
Stay tuned on:
Tournament

https://www.instagram.com/berlinhema.cup
https://www.facebook.com/share/aRTMYP9zKHSmKwLZ/

Clash for the Cash 2025
2025-03-01 09:00 - 2025-03-02 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for the Clash for the Cash Longsword tournament on March 1st & 2nd 2025 in Pemberton, NJ. This will be the only event of its kind in this part of the country with cash prizes and medals being awarded to the top 8 fighters.
The entry fee for the tournament is essentially a $55 buy-in, with the proceeds being given to fighters instead of merchandise. The awards will break down as follows:
$600 for 1ST place
$300 for 2ND
$150 for 3RD
$100 for 4TH
$50 for places 5-8
These amounts will be contingent upon attendance, of course, and will be based upon a roster of 60 fighters. If the tournament doesn’t sell out, the prize amounts may have to be adjusted.
This will be a two day event with a competition on day one, and free sparring on day two (though there may be a couple of classes as well – this is to be decided). There will be no sponsors, no frills, and no subdivisions….just a plump purse of prize money waiting to be claimed. It will be open to fighters of any gender or skill level. It is our intention to put together a relatively low-cost event which will be designed to give all fighters the best possible experience for the money they spend.

Spring Steel
2025-03-01 14:00 - 2025-03-02 17:00 (Europe/Bratislava) | Lampman Lane Community Centre, 59 lampman lane, Barrie, Ontario, L4n5g4, Canada
A new HEMA TOURNAMENT in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
We’ve hosted several events over the last few years including Gathering of the Blades and Frost on the Blade. There was a big demand in the community to add some other weapons to our tournament but we decided, why not host another one!
Spring Steel will have:
Smallsword
Rapier & Dagger
Sword & Buckler
www.springsteel.ca

Žilinský Kumšt VIII.
2025-03-08 | Športová hala ŽSK, Rosinská cesta 6, Žilina, 01008
We would like to invite you to the 8th annual Žilinský Kumšt tournament! ⚔️ This unique contest of fencing masters, under the auspices of the Terra de Selinan Guild and the Federation of European Martial Arts of Slovakia (FEBUS), promises thrilling matches that will test your courage, skill, and determination. Come and fight for a place at the top and experience an atmosphere full of excitement!
The tournament will take place on Saturday March 8, 2025
🤺CATEGORIES:
Longsword men (max. 96 contestants)
Longsword women (min. 8 – max. 16 contestants)
Sword and Buckler (min. 8 – max. 24 contestants)
✅REGISTRATION:
Registration will open on February 1, 2025 at 6 PM CET.
📌LOCATION:
Športová hala ŽSK, Rosinská cesta 6, 010 08 Žilina
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SjdMWNiS6MTAgT6p9
💰FEES:
Single category 45€
Each additional category +20€
Afterparty 15€
We’re looking forward to seeing you!
Cech Terra de Selinan

Wasaslaget 2025
2025-03-08 09:00 - 2025-03-09 15:00 (Europe/Bratislava)
UHFS proudly presents the annual Wasaslaget on the 8th and 9th of March 2025.
This year we will be hosting a total of five competitions: Longsword (Beginner), Longsword (Open), Longsword (Women+), Messer and Montante.
Registration closes 23 February 2025. See https://hemagon.com/tournament/Wasaslaget25 for information.
Instagram: @uppsalahistoriskafaktskola

Montpellier Hema Tournament 2025
2025-03-08 09:00 - 2025-03-09 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Gymnase Georges Frêche, Rue le Titien, Montpellier, Hérault, 34000, France
Women challenge
Open Longsword
Open Sidesword
Open Saber
Open Rapier&Dagger

SoCal Swordfight 2025
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-16 | Sheraton Fairplex and Conference Center at the Los Angeles Fairplex, 601 West McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA, 91768, United States
SoCal Swordfight 2025 – March 14-16, 2025
Sheraton Fairplex & Conference Center, Pomona, CA
Join us for the 13th annual SoCal Swordfight, one of the most anticipated gatherings in the Historical European Martial Arts community! This year, we’re excited to welcome HEMA enthusiasts to our new, larger venue, designed to enhance your experience and accommodate our growing community.
2025 Highlights:
– Over 70 expert instructors from around the globe
– 26 tournaments across multiple weapons, tiers, and divisions
– 110+ hours of classes in dedicated, carpeted classrooms
– Expanded sparring and activity area (8,000 sq ft)
– State-of-the-art lecture rooms for panels and presentations
– Antique Weapons Showcase featuring rare historical pieces
– Extensive vendor marketplace
– New lounge and game areas for socializing
– Evening gatherings at the partner hotel
Whether you’re a seasoned HEMA practitioner or a curious newcomer, SoCal Swordfight 2025 offers something for everyone. From intense competitions to in-depth classes, from historical showcases to modern training techniques, this event is the ultimate celebration of Historical European Martial Arts.
Register to be part of this unforgettable HEMA experience!
For more information and registration, visit: https://socalswordfight.com/
Join the Event on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/1203782790954450/
Follow us on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/socalswordfight/

Flos Duellatorum with Federico Malagutti
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-16 | Via Agostino Maspoli, 6850 Mendrisio, Via Agostino Maspoli, Mendrisio, TI, 6850, Switzerland
The “Compagnia del Corvo Grigio” is happy to invite everyone to our next workshop hosted in Ticino with Federico Malagutti as our guest instructor. We are going to have two days of lessons about Fiore dei Liberi’s Flos Duellatorum tecniques with the longsword.
For more informations and reservations, contact us via the e-mail provided in the event image

Spring is coming - sparring camp 2025
2025-03-16 14:00 - 2025-03-19 14:00 (Europe/Sofia) | Hotel Olymp Bansko, Bansko, Bulgaria
We are gathering just before the coming of spring for a few days dedicated to Historical fencing freeplay. We will have not only Open floor, but fencing games, sparring coaching, ruleset variations experiments, judged matches etc. A few short workshops will be focused on how to fence safely and efficiently during your freeplay time, specially if you are with unknown opponents.
We might also have a small unofficial competition to top it off.
I have chosen a hotel that offers accommodation, 3 meals a day and a training hall specially for us. Cost will be 155 Euro per person for the whole event with everything included.
At least partial, preferably full gear is required for participation. However I can lend some elements if notified early enough. There is an option for providing swords and transport from Sofia if anyone decides to fly in

Spring is coming – sparring camp 2025
2025-03-16 14:00 - 2025-03-19 14:00 (Europe/Sofia) | Hotel Olymp – Bansko, Bansko, Bulgaria

Pražský argument 2025
2025-04-05 | Sportovní hala Jedenáctka, Mírového hnutí 3, Praha 11, 14900, Czech Republic
Pražský argument 2025, 4th year
Come to Prague on 5.4.2025 and meet your friends. The tournament will be held in LSO and LSW categories.
Follow the event on our website and fb.
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Pražský argument 2025, 4.ročník
Přijeďte si zašermovat do Prahy 5.4.2025 a setkat se s přáteli. Turnaj proběhne v kategoriích LSO a LSW.
Událost sledujte na našem webu a fb.

Bratislava En Garde! 2025
2025-04-12 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Bratislava)
Dear fencers, dear friends! Save the date (April 12th, 2025 – Saturday) for the 2025 edition of our En Garde! HEMA tournament. We are planning two disciplines – sword & buckler, rapier & dagger – with 20-30 participants in each category.
All other details will be announced in time!
Šermiari/ky, kamaráti/ky! Rezervujte si čas (sobota, 12. apríl 2025) na ďalší ročník nášho HEMA turnaja En Garde! Opäť plánujeme dve disciplíny – meč a štítok, rapier a dýka – v každej kategórii 20-30 súťažiacich.
Ďalšie detaily budú pribúdať!

Sofia Sidesword Spring
2025-04-26
Mark the date! On the 26th of April, we will hold the inaugural edition of Sofia Sidesword Spring, a sidesword+ tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Categories include:
* Sidesword
* Ladies Sidesword
* HEMA Triathlon – single-handed weapon, single-handed weapon with companion, longsword
Sideswords provided!
Sidesword and Ladies Sidesword will be submitted to HEMA Ratings.
Afterblow ruleset based on the Sofia CrossSwords rules.

Brünner stich 2025
2025-04-26 07:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Bratislava)
Next edition of tournament Brünner stich is here again! It will be take place in Brno as again on 26th of April 2025. We will compete in two categories LSO and LSW. For more information follow our social sites!
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Další ročník turnaje Brünner stich je zpět! Stejně jako minulý rok se bude konat v jihu Moravy v Brně, a to 26. Dubna 2025. Soutěžit se bude ve dvou kategoriích LSO a LSW. Pro bližší informace sledujte naše sociální sítě.

Gathering of The Blades
2025-04-26 08:00 - 2025-04-27 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Maple Ridge Secondary School, 225 Prince William Way, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 7G4, Canada
Gathering of the Blades is a learning development HEMA workshop event hosted in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
We had 100+ attendees last year, with 20 workshops and 18 instructors from Ontario, Quebec and the Northern USA. This will be our 4th year hosting the event and we are excited to see everyone again.

Fante di Spade - torneo di sciabola e spadino
2025-04-26 12:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Rome)
Hema tournament in Lecco, Italy
The categories are:
– Saber (Mixed)
– Smallsword (Mixed)
Partecipation fee: 30€
More info on the facebook Page:
https://facebook.com/events/s/fante-di-spade-torneo-di-sciab/966729015513059/
Registration:
https://forms.gle/1LD2VxBRWAtgCmj78

London Hema Open
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-05
The London HEMA Open is an international-level tournament with an emphasis on quality judges and fencing.
Tournament will take place on 3-4 May, with Open Sparring on the 5th of May. We’ll be running Open and Women’s+ Longsword, Sabre, and Rapier & Dagger (replacing Single Rapier)

London HEMA Open 2025
2025-05-03 09:00 - 2025-05-05 12:00 (Europe/London) | Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill, 54 Forty Lane, Wembley, HA9 9LY, United Kingdom
The London HEMA Open is back for 2025. This year, we had 95 fencers and almost 500 fights. We were the second largest tournament in the UK, and the most international by percentage of fencers from overseas clubs. We’re running a two-day tournament on Saturday and Sunday, followed by Open Sparring at our host club’s venue on Monday morning.
Head to our website for more information.

Circle City Steel Clash
2025-05-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-04 09:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 1706 Pleasant St.Noblesville IN 46060, US, 1706 Pleasant St., Noblesville, IN, 46060, United States
This will be our fourth HEMA tournament, and we couldn’t be more excited! Our goal is to create the best competitive experience for our fencers and the local community, keeping things smooth, fun, and as stress-free as possible.
To make sure everyone can join in, we continue a foam sword format event for those who don’t yet have full protective gear, so come give it a try on Saturday, May 3rd at 3 pm (registrations open at 2.30 pm!
The rest of the events are on Sunday (the detailed schedule will be posted on April 25th)
The Steel Longsword event has Advanced and Novice divisions. Be sure to check out the rules and explanatory videos on the IF CCSC page.
This tournament is also a great opportunity for our volunteer directors to gain experience judging real bouts while keeping the atmosphere friendly and open. We are also open to including directors and side judges from clubs with the participation of over 3 fencers. Please, contact us for details.
Plus, as a good tradition, we’ll be awarding “Best Performance” medals, as chosen by our tournament directors, along with 1st, 2nd, and two 3rd place medals for each event.
We will award 1st, 2nd, and two 3rd places for each event.

Bratislava Fecht 7
2025-05-17 08:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Bratislava) | Dom športu, Junacka 6, Bratislava, 83104, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
Dear friends, we’d like to invite you to the Bratislava Fecht 7 which will take place on May 17th 2025. Mark the date, all the details about the event will be shared in the Winter of 24/25. Looking forward to see you!

War in the West 2025
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-25
War in the West returns for 2025 – with 5 tournaments across 3 days in Perth, Western Australia.
Categories include longsword, sabre, sword & buckler, rapier & dagger, and open knockout.
All categories except open knockout will be uploaded to HEMA Ratings, and longsword, sabre, and rapier & dagger will be listed on the Australian Historical Fencing League
Register here: https://forms.gle/Jy2K5s99J3NQZNmJ9 Event brief here: https://drive.google com/file/d/1BghNAj2R-_MaCdQc4OJlcmLyar5Bb-q6/view

Berlin Messer Weekend
2025-05-31 10:00 - 2025-06-01 17:00 (Europe/Bratislava) | Berlin, Germany
Berlin Messer Weekend 2025
– Our first installment of a large HEMA Event focused exclusively on the Long Knife –
Tournament on Saturday, Workshops on Sunday, Open Floor all weekend!
Details and Registration at:
eveeno.com/Messer

Black Horns Cup 2024
2025-06-06 15:00 - 2025-06-08 18:00 (Europe/Warsaw) | Kórnickie Centrum Rekreacji i Sportu OAZA, Ul. Ignacego Krasickiego 1, Kórnik, 62-035, Poland
Black Horns Cup is a cyclical HEMA tournament organized since 2018, part of the Polish FEDER League.
Workshops and competitions:
– Open Longsword
– Open Sabre
– Open Rapier & Dagger
– Open Sword & Buckler
– Women’s competition (weapon TBA)
– Cutting competition
https://www.blackhornscup.com/en

Ottawa Beta Cup
2025-06-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-21 08:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, Ontario, K2G 1W2, Canada
The Ottawa Historical Fencing Society presets the first annual Ottawa Beta Cup! A new HEMA tournament in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada! Competitions in both Longsword and Sabre. On top of the regular tournaments and elimination there is a special round robin tournament for those who did not make it into eliminations we call the Underking. There has been huge demand for a tournament in Ottawa, and we are happy to bring the first of many.

Steel & Chill 2025
2025-06-21 - 2025-06-22 | Count Janković Castle, Daruvar, Ulica Ivana Gundulića 1, Daruvar, 43500, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
Steel and Chill – The Ultimate HEMA Experience Returns!
Get ready, because Steel and Chill is returning to Daruvar!
Mark your calendars for 21. – 22. 06., when we’ll be hosting one of the most exciting and laid-back HEMA competitions around. Whether you’re a seasoned fighter or new to the sport, come for the challenge, stay for the fun!
What you can expect:
Intense matches in five categories:
– Open Longsword (36)
– Women’s Longsword (24)
– Open Sidesword (24)
– Women’s Sidesword (12)
– Open Sword and Buckler (24)
A community-focused atmosphere that’s all about fun and respect
A chance to meet and compete against the best HEMA practitioners in the region
Prizes, surprises, and maybe a few chill moments between fights!
Registration opens soon – stay tuned for all the details and follow the event page for future info: https://fb.me/e/68dK4c8X6
P.S. Check out our Facebook or web page for photos from previous years:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572349797716
https://steelnchill.com/
