VISITORS MUST BE SCHEDULED PLEASE

Our classes are open to anyone 15 or older, however, our full contact armored activities require participants to be 18 or older. Private lessons and private group parties can accommodate participants as young as 8 years old with advanced planning. 

Please also note that anyone under 18 will require a legal guardian to be present for their first class at the studio and their legal guardian must sign a liability waiver on their behalf.  Legal guardians are strictly those who have been appointed legal authority to make decisions on behalf of the minor.  

Children under 15 may not participate in classes, however, we are a family friendly facility.  Our membership includes parents and caregivers with children. We do not provide child minding services, but children are welcome in our studio. We ask that children are kept off the mat during class time and are reasonably nondisruptive (loud is okay, but being a risk to themselves or others is not). 

Our lounge space is kid friendly with some toys, we allow snacks and drinks in the lounge, and our restroom has a change table. 

 Yes, very! We'd be limiting ourselves to an extremely niche group if we required members to have prior sword fighting experience. Having sports or martial arts experience can be helpful, but it's certainly not required. We welcome everyone regardless of experience, fitness level, ability, or body type. Sword fighting should be enjoyed by everyone.  

 We do, and we require members to abide by it. You can read it here. We also have a Safe Practice & 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 for sanitary reasons, but you're welcome to wear any dedicated indoor gym or sports shoes.

 We require all members to pass a Rank 1 test or complete one of our beginner's courses before they are allowed to spar with our regular membership. This is partly for insurance purposes and partly to keep everyone 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 but everyone goes at their own pace.  

 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.  

We provide everything needed to fully participate in classes with the exception of groin protection. Groin protection is required when sparring for people with external genitalia. If you want to buy equipment, please talk to one of our instructors first to confirm it is appropriate for our activities.  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 until you're ready to do so!

 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. 

 We follow state mandates and guidelines, which means things can change at any moment. Currently, we do not require medical masks or proof of vaccination status to obtain membership. People who are unvaccinated or are vulnerable to illness are welcome to wear medical masks as needed without judgement. We expect everyone to do what is best for their own health and safety.