Beginner's Courses

Please enroll in the course you'd like using the buttons above. You will receive a confirmation email along with a class outline for the course.

You are welcome to enroll in both courses at the same time if space permits. Currently, our Later Period course has a smaller capacity than our Medieval Course, but if spots are open you may enroll in both!

Not at all! We've designed this course to be beginner friendly and ease people into our regular membership, so we strongly encourage folks to start with the 6-week course, but it is not mandatory. We offer one-time drop-in classes and a variety of membership options if the 6-week course isn't what you're looking for. 

We strongly encourage you to not miss a class, however, we understand that things can come up. If you miss a class, you will be issued a single class voucher to take one of our regular classes in lieu of the missed class. Please note that we cannot offer partial refunds for missed or unused classes. 

Our 6-week beginner courses are $165.00ea per person. For a detailed list of all of our prices and membership options please see our rates here.

With the exception of athletic cups, we provide everything you need. Athletic cups are strongly encouraged as anatomically necessary and are required for sparring. Besides an athletic cup, you don't need anything else. Once you decide that this is a hobby you want to spend time doing, we can help recommend the best and safest gear for you. But you won't need to buy anything else until you're ready to do so. If you want to buy equipment, please talk to one of our instructors first to confirm it is appropriate for our activities. 

  We do, and we require members to abide by it. We will cover it in the first class of the 6-week beginner course, but you can read it here. We also have a Safe Sparring Protocol.  

 We suggest you wear comfortable clothes suitable for movement and exercise. A water bottle is also strongly recommended. We don't allow outside shoes on our training floor, but you're welcome to wear any type of gym shoe that is a dedicated indoor only shoe - many of our members opt for wrestling shoes, xero shoes, or runners. As long as they are comfortable, suitable for physical activity, and are only used indoors. 

 If you're under 18 you will require a legal guardian who is over 18 to be present in person to sign a liability waiver on your behalf. Legal guardians are strictly those who have been appointed legal authority to make decisions on behalf of the minor. Our regular classes and our 6-week beginner courses are open to anyone 15 and over.  

 We require all members to pass a Rank 1 test before they are allowed to spar or they must complete the 6-week Beginner's Course. This is partly for insurance purposes and partly to keep you and others safe. Members who have not passed the rank requirement will not be permitted to do full contact sparring. This ensures that all of our members have a strong understanding of our safety protocols, code of conduct, and sparring expectations so that everyone can have fun and be safe. There is no exception to this rule. On average, most folks can get this done after a few weeks with us, but it is different for everyone and you are allowed to take things at your own pace. 

We have a Safe Sparring Protocol that all members must abide by.

Not at all! We encourage sparring as part of our holistic approach to martial arts, but we will never force you to do anything you are uncomfortable with. We hope that we can get you feeling ready to try sparring, but ultimately you are the one to make that decision. 

 Like any sport, physical activity, or martial art there is always a risk of injury. However, we use safety equipment, blunted and flexible weapons, and adhere to a strict code of conduct to minimize the possibility of injury. Safety is everyone's responsibility, and we will never make you do anything you're uncomfortable with.

 The swords that you will use for sparring, solo drills, and partnered drills are not sharp. The weapons will be nylon synthetic trainers, foam, or blunted steel as appropriate for the activity.  

 We follow state mandates and guidelines, which means things can change at any moment. Currently, we do not require face masks. We do not require vaccinations or proof of vaccination status. 

Yes! You are welcome to join our other classes on the schedule, however, they will be charged additionally per the drop-in rate.  

We hope that after the 6-week course you will have found a new passion in sword fighting. You are welcome to join our regular membership to continue taking sword classes with us.