Register for classes on Discord.
Sundays
Location: Allied Gardens Park
5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
- 11:00 AM: Rada Research Project.
Group class, beginner friendly. - 11:00 AM: Open practice
Solo work and one-on-one lessons. (See below for details.) - 12:00 PM: Rapier sparring.
- 12:00 PM: Free intro to rapier for beginners.
- 12:30 PM: L’Ange 17th Century Rapier
Group class, all levels. - 12:30 PM: Fabris Research Project
Group class, prior experience required. - 1:30 PM: Longsword sparring.
- 1:30 PM: Free intro to longsword for beginners.
- 2:00 PM: Meyer German Longsword
Group class, all levels. - 3:00 PM: Advanced Longsword Topics
Group class
Tuesdays
Location: Allied Gardens Park, Lamp Post
5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
- 6:00 PM: Open practice
Solo work and one-on-one lessons. (See below for details.)
Location: Rancho Bernardo Community Park, Basketball Courts
18448 W Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127
- 6:30 PM: Open practice
Solo work and one-on-one lessons. (See below for details.)
Wednesdays
Location: Allied Gardens Park, Lamp Post
5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
- 6:00 PM: Open Practice
Solo work and one-on-one lessons. (See below for details.) - 7:00 PM: Sidesword/Sabre Sparring.
- 7:00 PM: Free intro to sidesword for beginners.
- 7:30PM: Meyer German Rapier (Sidesword)
Group class, all levels.
Thursdays
Location: Allied Gardens Park, Lamp Post
5155 Greenbrier Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
Alternating weeks. Check Discord for dates.
- 6:00 PM: Open Practice
Solo work and one-on-one lessons. (See below for details.) - 7:00 PM: Staff sparring.
- 7:00 PM: Free intro to staff for beginners.
- 7:30 PM: Meyer Staff
Group Class, all levels.
Location: Private Residence
Escondido, CA 92029
Parking: Please make sure to park on the dirt nearby the tree or else not on the driveway. House rules are only people who live here get a driveway spot. There should still be plenty of parking.
Alternating weeks. Check Discord for address and dates.
- 7:00 PM: Marozzo Greatsword
Group Class, prior experience required.
Park Maps
FAQ
Does it cost anything for my first session?
No, but for insurance reasons you need to sign up for a free trial membership with the HEMA Alliance.
For more information about membership and pricing, see our About page.
Can I arrive late?
Late arrivals are permitted depending on the type of session.
- For solo sessions, you can arrive at any time.
- For warm-up/free sparring sessions you can arrive at any time.
- For group classes, please be on site and wearing your gear by the start time. Usually there is a warmup/sparring session before the group class to allow for flexibility.
If you know that you’ll be arriving late to a group class or one-on-one session, please mention it in Discord.
What do I need to bring?
Workout clothes are highly recommended. Water is required for park locations, but we usually have some spare bottles just in case. Men must obtain groin protection (e.g. “baseball cup”) prior to engaging in contact drill.
For most classes, all other safety gear, weapons, and handouts are provided. Exceptions will be noted in the class description.
What is your safety policy?
We adhere to the HEMA Alliance safety policy. Additional safety considerations will be explained in person.
Are children allowed?
We are not currently accepting children. While HEMA can be a safe activity for minors, it requires facilities and equipment that we do not currently offer.
Feel free to ask in our Discord forum for recommendations for child-friendly HEMA programs.
What is an Open Practice?
Open practices are additional time set aside for solo work, experimenting with new styles/weapons, one-on-one sessions, and extra sparring. They do not happen every week. So make sure you coordinate with others if you need a partner.
Loaner gear is not necessarily available for open practices. Ask on Discord if you need something and we’ll try to accommodate you.