Past Events

Introduction to German Longsword & Capital Kunst des Fechtens

  • Nannie J Lee Rec Center Outdoor Tennis Court
  • 17 Jun 2021
  • 20:00 – 22:00
  • Past Event

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Outdoor Practice, Rapier/Sabre/Longsword

  • Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center Outdoor Tennis Court
  • 17 Jun 2021
  • 18:15 – 22:00
  • Past Event

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CANCELLED :( Outdoor Practice, Rapier/Sabre/Longsword

  • Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center Outdoor Tennis Court
  • 10 Jun 2021
  • 18:15 – 22:00
  • Past Event

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Outdoor Practice, Rapier/Sabre/Longsword

  • Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center Outdoor Tennis Court
  • 27 May 2021
  • 18:15 – 22:00
  • Past Event

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Outdoor Practice, Rapier/Sabre/Longsword

  • Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center Outdoor Tennis Court
  • 20 May 2021
  • 18:15 – 22:00
  • Past Event

Please get a ticket to any and all classes that you want to participate in. This system ensures t... More Details

Teaching HEMA: Macro to Micro

  • 08 May 2021
  • 18:00 – 20:00
  • Past Event

A collaborated event hosted by MKDF, VCU HEMA, and Athena School of Fencing Cost: $10, pre-reg... More Details

Bring the Action

  • 13 Apr 2021
  • 19:00 – 20:30
  • Past Event

With James Reilly we will explore the relationship of historical dance and historical fencing. We... More Details

Core Engagement in Cutting

  • 27 Mar 2021
  • 14:00 – 15:00
  • Past Event

Ashanti will run through a set of ideas and concepts that engage the core to power your cuts, par... More Details

CKDF Craft and Chat

  • 02 Mar 2021
  • 19:00 – 20:30
  • Past Event

It's been a bit since we have all had a night to catch up and work on our respective crafty proje... More Details

20th Century Military Combat and Survival Knives: Design & Function

  • 11 Feb 2021
  • 19:00 – 22:00
  • Past Event

  Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94125281066?pwd=T3BPcU1wMmphNmhnTHpaNGFjSGphUT09 The knife is arg... More Details

The Past was Female: Women's Work and the Economy of Viking Towns

  • 05 Feb 2021
  • 19:00 – 20:30
  • Past Event

Dr. Mary Valante is back! This time she leads us in a discussion on women in the Viking Age. V... More Details

Studying the Source: Messer

  • 01 Feb 2021
  • 20:00 – 21:30
  • Past Event

https://zoom.us/j/95127172611 First session of the new source study project, looking at an abr... More Details

Fundamental Movements of Liechtenauer Longsword

  • 26 Jan 2021
  • 19:00 – 20:30
  • Past Event

  The Liechtenauer longsword glosses present a wide array of techniques, which can be daunting... More Details

Ewart Oakeshott, his legacy, & the Oakeshott Institute

  • 13 Jan 2021
  • 19:00 – 21:30
  • Past Event

Presented by Nathan Clough, Ph.D.                                            Zoom Link: https:... More Details

What Even Is Polish Sabre?

  • 12 Jan 2021
  • 19:00 – 20:30
  • Past Event

Travis McLeod guides us as we take a look at the sources and interpretations of one of HEMAs weir... More Details