“You fight like a girl!”

If you thought sword fighting was just for the guys, think again! Join us on Saturday, June 11th at 1:00PM for a day of swinging, stabbing, learning, and all-around fun. Our instructors and members foster an inclusive atmosphere where all are welcome to explore the diverse world and weapons systems of bygone ages. This event is centered on the empowerment and satisfaction of sword swinging to women including: cis, trans, genderfluid and variant, femme, and non-binary friends. This event is for 18+ individuals. 

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No experience is necessary. Comfortable clothes and athletic, close-toed shoes you can move / sweat in are highly recommended. Pelvic protection is suggested, but not required. Water is a must, we will be outside for this workshop. We will kick things off with German Longsword, break for snacks, and finish the day with rapier.  Other weapons will be available for discussion and general experimentation.  Sources that HEMA is based on will be available for perusal too.

Give a Girl a Sword is a part of the international campaign run by Esfinges. We welcome any and all women to come and share the fun of sword fighting. A Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) organization founded by and for women, Esfinges is focused on getting more women into HEMA. It is estimated that only 20% of HEMA practitioners are female, and an even smaller number compete at events. Many women find themselves the sole female member of their school. Esfinges has noted that if every person in HEMA were to encourage just one woman to try a class, we would make a huge improvement, and has challenged clubs and fencers to encourage friends, colleagues, wives, girlfriends, sisters, mothers and daughters to try HEMA!  Learn more about Esfinges at: esfinges.net.