Willkommen! This Gotham Swords program studies a historical fencing tradition from Augsburg, Germany. The Augsburg School emphasizes a curriculum of foundational skills and concepts which inform the application of higher order techniques. The lessons forge a system of fencing that is applicable to Ringen (wrestling), Messer (knives), and Schwert (Longsword).
Piles of Swords, fencing masks, and endless conversations about gloves: navigating the complexities of HEMA protective equipment can be an exhausting task. We've assembled some helpful resources to help you understand what exactly you need and how you can go about finding the correct piece of equipment for your practice.
For a number of reasons our classes often train with wooden swords. Despite what you might think, very little of it has to do with the "safety"...
Regardless of the device you are utilizing to study swordplay, you should revere the training implement at all times. This practice builds an important consciousness around sword-safety as well as bolsters the important foundational skills.