Upcoming Events
To have your event added to the calendar, email us at mythshema@gmail.com. Use the subject line: Calendar Event
Make sure to include: Date, Time, Location, Link, and Description! As well as an image if you would like one added.
ARFL Rapier and Sidesword
Matthew Ward (MyTHS President) will be directing for the tournament and we will have fighters fighting the tournament.
ARFL July 26th: Rapier alone and Sidesword alone
Sun, 26 Jul 2026
12:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Atlantic Renaissance Fencing Saber/Sidesword and Buckler
The Atlantic Renaissance Fencing League is putting on two tournaments on July 26th, 2026:
Rapier alone
Sidesword alone
This is a friendly tournament aimed primarily at HEMA fencers in the DC-Baltimore area, though fighters from anywhere are welcome to attend.
Registration is limited to 32 entrants for each tournament. If registration is full and you are interested in participating, please contact ARFL at the following address to be placed on the waitlist: arfl.hema@gmail.com
The event will be hosted July 26th 2026, at Top Tier Columbia in Columbia, MD. Check in begins at 12:30 pm for Rapier alone with pools beginning at 1 PM. Arming and Buckler check in will begin after the conclusion of the other two events, at approximately 4pm.
After the conclusion of both tournaments, ARFL will be hosting a FREE tailgate in the Top Tier parking lot featuring grilled foods and tables for card/board games. While this is free, we ask that you please sign up for a free tailgate ticket so that we can get a headcount.
Previous volunteers get priority registration for future events and payment for their time! If you'd like to be considered to volunteer, please email us at arfl.hema@gmail.com.
Spectators get in free and DO NOT need to purchase their own ticket.
Event Rules:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uoetndSYkd4OR85Ai5Kg8vP9yexD48ADuBChhyX-vFI/edit?tab=t.0
Rapier and Sidesword will both follow Format 1 and Scoring System 1.
These rules are subject to change up to the date of the event while we get and process feedback from our previous events. While we do not anticipate drastic changes, please check back before you compete to ensure your understanding of the rules is as up to date as possible.
Oakenmist
The 4th year for a small (but growing) Renaissance Faire in mid-Maryland! August 15 and 16, 2026 - with more than 90 vendors and edutainers expected!
Revolution Rumble
Several MyTHS members will participating in this tournament.
Revolution Rumble is the Philadelphia area's premier longsword tournament, hosted by Bucks Historical Longsword in beautiful Manayunk, Philadelphia! Come fight the best in the country at the birthplace of liberty! The 2026 tournament will feature two-days of longsword events consisting of three open tiers divided by skill level, a teams tournament, and an underrepresented genders’ tournament. All fencers will advance from pools to a double elimination bracket, so be prepared for plenty of matches!
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/buckshistoricallongsword/2151761
Beginner Longsword Class
The Beginner Class starts July 7th 2026 and meets every Tuesday night until August 25th, 2026.
The Beginner Course will meet once a week on Tuesday evenings from 8:15 pm to 9:30 pm at Crossfit Bel Air (350 Granary Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050). The cost of $130 for individuals will cover all 8 weeks. If you are signing up with multiple people, please fill out the form for each participant.
Our club focuses on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for adults interested in Historical European Martial Arts. Come make new friends and hit them with swords! What can be cooler than that? All you will need is comfortable athletic clothing and a water bottle, everything else will be provided by the club. We do NOT require any knowledge or experience with swords, weapons or martial arts.
If you have any questions please email mythshema@gmail.com
Students must be 16 years or older, but exceptions can be made for those that are physically and mentally mature. Physical limitations because the protective equipment is sized for adults, so they must be able to fit into the protective gear to participate.
Note: We are renting space from Crossfit Bel Air so we require a different membership. We only use synthetic and blunt swords for safety purposes.
Kings Cup Tournament
MyTHS will have people at this tournament.
After careful consideration on the state of Kings Cup as a tournament, the organization team have decided to instead make it a Series!
Over the course of 2026, we will have a season of Tournaments where fencers can compete, earn points, and win prizes based on their performance over multiple events and weapon sets. The Events and points explanation can be found below!
ARFL Saber, Sidesword & Buckler, URG Longsword
The Atlantic Renaissance Fencing League, hosted by MKDF, is putting on three tournaments on May 31st, 2026:
URG Longsword
Open Saber
Open Sidesword and Buckler
Tickets here!
HFoY Field Day
Doors open at 8am, programming runs 8:30-5pm
Link for tickets: https://yorkfencing.tidyhq.com/public/membership_levels/82c627a5ffbf
A full day of hands-on workshops, open sparring, and competitive fencing. Whether you've been swinging steel for years or you're still figuring out which end of the longsword to hold, there's something here for you!
Beginners Longsword Tournament
Join us for our week 8 beginner longsword tournament as our students test their knowledge in a friendly tournament!
The Beginner Course will meet once a week on Tuesday evenings from 8:15 pm to 9:30 pm at Crossfit Bel Air (350 Granary Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050). The cost of $130 for individuals will cover all 8 weeks. If you are signing up with multiple people, please fill out the form for each participant.
Our club focuses on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for adults interested in Historical European Martial Arts. Come make new friends and hit them with swords! What can be cooler than that? All you will need is comfortable athletic clothing and a water bottle, everything else will be provided by the club. We do NOT require any knowledge or experience with swords, weapons or martial arts.
Spar-B-Q
MyTHS will be hosting our first Spar-B-Q! This is a potluck style event with all day open sparring and a bunch of good food! Members are welcome to join us!
If you’re interested in participating, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk0JPrls1TGWztHVl1bXThVIm5ExHq2RxjDCiqXYMxammEzQ/viewform?usp=header
Clear Skies Meadery Renaissance Faire
Join us at the Clear Skies Meadery Renaissance Faire! We will have a table during the main event from noon to 6, then when the afterparty starts, we’ll be hosting tournament style demonstrations for all to see!
Tickets here: https://buy.stripe.com/3cIdR90Ty7fYf85bJW3oA08
Beginner Longsword Week 7
The Beginner Course will meet once a week on Tuesday evenings from 8:15 pm to 9:30 pm at Crossfit Bel Air (350 Granary Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050). The cost of $130 for individuals will cover all 8 weeks. If you are signing up with multiple people, please fill out the form for each participant.
Our club focuses on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for adults interested in Historical European Martial Arts. Come make new friends and hit them with swords! What can be cooler than that? All you will need is comfortable athletic clothing and a water bottle, everything else will be provided by the club. We do NOT require any knowledge or experience with swords, weapons or martial arts.
Intermediate Longsword & Open Sparring
Join us for Tuesday night intermediate longsword class with Gabe! Afterwards is open sparring!
Pinch Point
Pinchpoint is an event that will partner experienced HEMA fighters and instructors with new students in a low key tournament format designed to promote participation, learning, and friendship in a casual environment. Mentors are encouraged to help students through personalized coaching, informal sparring, and ad hoc lessons. Fighters (crablets) will stay in a bushel with their mentor throughout the entirety of the tournament to receive individualized attention and advice. And if you think the crab puns will stop, scuttle away now.
So, who should sign up for Pinchpoint?
If you are BRAND NEW fighter, have no gear, but you want to try your hand at a tournament, register for Pinchpoint. We will have gear your can borrow.
If you are a NOVICE fighter (under 2 years in HEMA) and have fought in Open tournaments, but you struggle to make it out alive, let alone make it out of the pools, register for Pinchpoint.
If you want to sign up for Pinchpoint to win against (or maybe hurt) new fighters, don't. There won't be any amazing prizes.
For full disclosure, event organizers will be reaching out to your club heads/instructors to vet fighters and to ensure the best experience for all attendees!
Tickets here! https://marylandkdf.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events/81309-pinchpoint-2026
Beginner Longsword Week 6
The Beginner Course will meet once a week on Tuesday evenings from 8:15 pm to 9:30 pm at Crossfit Bel Air (350 Granary Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050). The cost of $130 for individuals will cover all 8 weeks. If you are signing up with multiple people, please fill out the form for each participant.
Our club focuses on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for adults interested in Historical European Martial Arts. Come make new friends and hit them with swords! What can be cooler than that? All you will need is comfortable athletic clothing and a water bottle, everything else will be provided by the club. We do NOT require any knowledge or experience with swords, weapons or martial arts.
Intermediate Longsword & Open Sparring
Join us for Tuesday night intermediate longsword class with Gabe! Afterwards is open sparring!
Beginner Longsword Week 5
The Beginner Course will meet once a week on Tuesday evenings from 8:15 pm to 9:30 pm at Crossfit Bel Air (350 Granary Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050). The cost of $130 for individuals will cover all 8 weeks. If you are signing up with multiple people, please fill out the form for each participant.
Our club focuses on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for adults interested in Historical European Martial Arts. Come make new friends and hit them with swords! What can be cooler than that? All you will need is comfortable athletic clothing and a water bottle, everything else will be provided by the club. We do NOT require any knowledge or experience with swords, weapons or martial arts.
Intermediate Longsword & Open Sparring
Join us for Tuesday night intermediate longsword class with Gabe! Afterwards is open sparring!
Beginner Longsword Week 4
The Beginner Course will meet once a week on Tuesday evenings from 8:15 pm to 9:30 pm at Crossfit Bel Air (350 Granary Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050). The cost of $130 for individuals will cover all 8 weeks. If you are signing up with multiple people, please fill out the form for each participant.
Our club focuses on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for adults interested in Historical European Martial Arts. Come make new friends and hit them with swords! What can be cooler than that? All you will need is comfortable athletic clothing and a water bottle, everything else will be provided by the club. We do NOT require any knowledge or experience with swords, weapons or martial arts.
Intermediate Longsword & Open Sparring
Join us for Tuesday night intermediate longsword class with Gabe! Afterwards is open sparring!
Beginner Longsword Week 3
The Beginner Course will meet once a week on Tuesday evenings from 8:15 pm to 9:30 pm at Crossfit Bel Air (350 Granary Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050). The cost of $130 for individuals will cover all 8 weeks. If you are signing up with multiple people, please fill out the form for each participant.
Our club focuses on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for adults interested in Historical European Martial Arts. Come make new friends and hit them with swords! What can be cooler than that? All you will need is comfortable athletic clothing and a water bottle, everything else will be provided by the club. We do NOT require any knowledge or experience with swords, weapons or martial arts.
Intermediate Longsword & Open Sparring
Join us for Tuesday night intermediate longsword class with Gabe! Afterwards is open sparring!
Fairy Festival
Join us at the Fairy & Gnome Home Festival!
See demonstrations and lectures on combat using real historical technique at the top of every hour.
Learn about Historical Swordsmanship
Bring the Kids!
Demonstrations and chances for kids to learn how to make some attacks with (foam) swords against our members
Beginner Longsword Week 2
The Beginner Course will meet once a week on Tuesday evenings from 8:15 pm to 9:30 pm at Crossfit Bel Air (350 Granary Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050). The cost of $130 for individuals will cover all 8 weeks. If you are signing up with multiple people, please fill out the form for each participant.
Our club focuses on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for adults interested in Historical European Martial Arts. Come make new friends and hit them with swords! What can be cooler than that? All you will need is comfortable athletic clothing and a water bottle, everything else will be provided by the club. We do NOT require any knowledge or experience with swords, weapons or martial arts.
Intermediate Longsword & Open Sparring
Join us for Tuesday night intermediate longsword class with Gabe! Afterwards is open sparring!
Beginner Longsword Week 1
The Beginner Course will meet once a week on Tuesday evenings from 8:15 pm to 9:30 pm at Crossfit Bel Air (350 Granary Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050). The cost of $130 for individuals will cover all 8 weeks. If you are signing up with multiple people, please fill out the form for each participant.
Our club focuses on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for adults interested in Historical European Martial Arts. Come make new friends and hit them with swords! What can be cooler than that? All you will need is comfortable athletic clothing and a water bottle, everything else will be provided by the club. We do NOT require any knowledge or experience with swords, weapons or martial arts.