HISTORICAL EUROPEAN MARTIAL ARTS
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.
Many of our regular members have traveled from all over the globe to train at CBA.
Our HEMA fencers are regularly invited to compete in local, regional,
national and international events.
HEMA culture at CBA is diverse, inclusive and community-centered,
with strong focus on maintaining a safe and supportive training environment for all who join us.
SYSTEMS & CURRICULUM AT CBA
WOMEN & UNDER-REPRESENTED
GENDERS (WURG)
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Rotating classes featuring Partisan, Grand Baton, La Canne & more are offered throughout the year.
HEMA SCHEDULE
Monday
8:00 - 9:30 PM - Longsword, All Levels
8:00 - 9:30 PM - Military Sabre, All Levels
Tuesday
7:00 - 8:30 PM - Destreza (Spanish Rapier)
Wednesday
8:00 - 9:30 PM - Longsword, All Levels
8:00 - 9:30 PM - Military Sabre, All Levels
Thursday
6:30 - 9:30 - Open Bouting
7:00 - 8:00 PM - Destreza (Spanish Rapier)
8:00 - 9:00 PM - Them Fatale HEMA; 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 (Intermediate & Advanced)
10:00 - 11:00 AM - Longsword (Beginner)
12:30 - 1:30 PM - Youth HEMA (Ages 10-13)
1:30 - 2:30 PM - HEMA On-Ramp For Complete Beginners
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Sunday
10:30 - 11:00 AM - High Reps with Dale (Rotating Systems; April 2026 - Longsword)
11:00 - 12:00 PM - Beginner Friendly Rapier
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Beginning Friendly Single-Stick; Military Sabre