Our Founders
Jeff Wilson
Jeff has been involved in reenacting for decades and really appreciated what he saw when he found the HEMA world community. 
Kodie Ray (May he R.I.P)
Kody always loved bladed battle be it ax sword or polearm. When the Idea for a HEMA group began to form he enthusiastically dove in to form the basis of a successful club. |
Jason Callis
Jason has been an enthusiast of Swords since in can remember. He Finds HEMA adds greatly to his varied bladed combat study. 
Madeleine Wilson
Drawn to HEMA when her Dad started looking into it, she has become a force in her own right. Currently she is deep in college studies. |
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.
Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association (WHFA)
WHFA - Appleton WHFA - La Crosse WHFA - Menomonie
WHFA - Milwaukee WHFA - Kenosha-Racine
WHFA - Appleton WHFA - La Crosse WHFA - Menomonie
WHFA - Milwaukee WHFA - Kenosha-Racine
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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 Turkey Historical Fencing Association |
Academy of Hoplomachia
Coriolanos Meandros Monmouth Historical Fencing East Texas Society of Historical Fencing MInneapolis Amateur Swordfighting Association Fenris Kunst Des Fechtens (FKDF) Center for Blade Arts |
Nearby HEMA Schools
SRA is located in Bradenton, FL. Other nearby HEMA schools include:
Krieg School began the study and Practice of HEMA years ago and have decades of combined experience and knowledge in the Art. The Tampa Bay branch is located in Largo and we benefit greatly meeting and training with them throughout the year.
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Black Flag is a group of incredibly well rounded technical fighters. They are located North of Tampa. We meet with them any chance we are able.
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Esteemed Guests
Mike Ruhala - Heart of Steel, KDF
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Craig Shukas - Kreig School TPA
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Eric White - NJHFA
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Aaron Pynenberg - HFA
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