Our Founders
These four are the primary founders of what we are, but there are many others who helped, supported and guided us along the way.
To them we owe our gratitude and respect. ~ Thank you
To them we owe our gratitude and respect. ~ Thank you
Our Affiliates and Friends in Arms
One of the most rewarding aspects of any activity is enjoying it with others. HEMA is no exception to this and we enjoy
camaraderie, competition and friendships with HEMA practitioners all over the world. Without the support,
competition and cooperative efforts of other clubs and groups all over, none of our passion
and heart for HEMA would last.
Some of our closest associations can be found links below.
camaraderie, competition and friendships with HEMA practitioners all over the world. Without the support,
competition and cooperative efforts of other clubs and groups all over, none of our passion
and heart for HEMA would last.
Some of our closest associations can be found links below.
The HFA - Historical Fencing Affiliates are a federation of Fencing clubs that adhere to common structure of Ranking to better hone skill against skill as we meet and spar across the Globe. It is a resource of knowledge and experience that we can pull from in order to learn more or better understand some nugget of lore we're currently working on in our practice. And it is an incredible bunch of people.
The following list is a current list of Affiliate clubs from all over the globe:
The following list is a current list of Affiliate clubs from all over the globe:
Edel Krieg Historical Fencing
Michigan Historical Art of Arms Fellowship M-HAAF
New Jersey Historical Fencing Association (NJHFA)
Order of the Dragon
Steel Ring Academy (SRA)
Texas Armizare
Texas Armizare
Turkey Historical Fencing Association
Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association (WHFA) - Appleton
Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association (WHFA) - La Crosse
Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association (WHFA) - Menomonie
Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association (WHFA) - Milwaukee
Academy of Hoplomachia
Coriolanos
Meandros
Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association (WHFA) - Kenosha-Racine
Monmouth Historical Fencing
East Texas Society of Historical Fencing
MInneapolis Amateur Swordfighting Association
Fenris Kunst Des Fechtens (FKDF)
Center for Blade Arts
Michigan Historical Art of Arms Fellowship M-HAAF
New Jersey Historical Fencing Association (NJHFA)
Order of the Dragon
Steel Ring Academy (SRA)
Texas Armizare
Texas Armizare
Turkey Historical Fencing Association
Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association (WHFA) - Appleton
Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association (WHFA) - La Crosse
Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association (WHFA) - Menomonie
Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association (WHFA) - Milwaukee
Academy of Hoplomachia
Coriolanos
Meandros
Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association (WHFA) - Kenosha-Racine
Monmouth Historical Fencing
East Texas Society of Historical Fencing
MInneapolis Amateur Swordfighting Association
Fenris Kunst Des Fechtens (FKDF)
Center for Blade Arts

The HEMA Alliance is a worldwide confederation dedicated to the promotion of HEMA and Resourcing HEMA clubs around the World.
Roll Call

Justin St. Esprit (Instructor) Free-Scholar
Where East meets West, Justin has been a Martial Artist and student of the arts for years. The Western arts have recently attracted his attention and he is invaluable as an aide and group leader. He brings close fighting skills to the table and his coaching skills and observations are par-excellence.
Where East meets West, Justin has been a Martial Artist and student of the arts for years. The Western arts have recently attracted his attention and he is invaluable as an aide and group leader. He brings close fighting skills to the table and his coaching skills and observations are par-excellence.
Free-Scholars
Scholars
Novices
Esteemed Guests
We often have guest instructors visit and give us aid and tips. We appreciate and always look forward to their experience and tutelage.