HEMA AT CBA
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) refers to martial arts of European origin, particularly focused on the use of weapons and fighting techniques that are recorded in historical archives and manuscripts.
Center for Blade Arts is proud to offer a full suite of HEMA curriculum, with 20+ regular classes held throughout the week, taught by more than a dozen highly experienced coaches.
We study 10+ historical fighting systems, with more classes being developed and added regularly.
OUR SYSTEMS & CURRICULUM:
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Spanish Rapier
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LONGSWORD FOR WOMEN &
UNDER-REPRESENTED GENDERS (WURG)
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Rotating classes featuring Partisan, Grand Baton, La Canne & more are offered throughout the year.
HEMA CLASS SCHEDULE
MONDAY
8:00 - 9:30 PM: Longsword (All Levels)
Military Sabre (All Levels)
TUESDAY
7:00 - 8:30 PM - Destreza (Spanish Rapier)
WEDNESDAY
8:00 - 9:30 PM - Longsword (All Levels)
Officer's Class (August 2026: Military Sabre)
THURSDAY
6:30 - 9:30 PM - HEMA Open Bouting
7:00 - 8:00 PM - Them Fatale HEMA
8:00 - 9:00 PM - Destreza (Spanish Rapier) | Dussack
9:00 - 9:30 PM - Bowie Knife
SATURDAY
8:00 - 9:00 AM - Longsword (Intermediate / Advanced)
8:00 - 9:00 AM - Sword & Buckler
9:00 - 10:00 AM - Rapier
10:00 - 11:00 - Longsword (Beginner)
12:30 - 1:30PM - Youth (Ages 10-13) HEMA
1:30 - 2:30PM - Onboarding HEMA (Intro Class)
SUNDAY
10:30 - 11:00 AM - High Reps with Dale (Rotating Systems Focus)
11:00 - 12:00 PM - Beginner-Friendly Italian Rapier
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Beginner-Friendly Singlestick | Military Sabre