Collegium in Armis

Collegium in Armis Collegium in Armis (CIA) is a school of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) based in Brisbane (Australia), operating since 2003.

We study and practice HEMA from sources in two broad streams; a Medieval and Renaissance stream based primarily on German sources from the 13th to 16th centuries, and an Enlightenment stream based on later British, Iberian, and Italian sources from the 17th to 19th centuries. Thursday evening training runs from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, at the Sandgate Town Hall, Cnr Cliff and Seymour Streets, Sandgate, Brisbane, Queensland 4017.

06/10/2026

There is no CIA Northside training session this Thurs 8 Oct. Sessions resume from Thurs 15 Oct.

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10/08/2026

Congrats to everyone, including our CIA fencers, who competed at SwordPlay 2026 this weekend. There were some close matches and great fencing.

Many thanks to all the Vanguard crew, and all the volunteers, who ran an excellent event and made the experience seamless.

CIA results:
- Chanara 🥉 URG Mixed Weapon
- Sandy 🥉 tier B Rapier
- Bill 🥇 tier B Longsword and 🥉 tier B Sabre
- honourable mentions to Jonathon and Chris who made tier A elims, as well as Siobhan and Jean for competing in multiple weapons

12/07/2026

Congrats to CIA fencers Dan Arnold (🥈Sidesword) & Chanara Paratz (🥈URG) & thanks to Sword Fighter for another great tournament

25/06/2026

CIA North training is back on tonight @ Sandgate Town Hall. See you there. ⚔️

12/06/2026

No CIA North class this Thurs 18th June. Training resumes Thurs 25th June.

04/06/2026

Congrats to all our fencers who competed in various competitions last weekend, including Dan Arnold who secured 1st in mixed weapon, 3rd in longsword, 4th in rapier & dagger, and 4th in sword and bucker at WitW, and Anthony Terry-Lancaster who secured 5th place at Oak N’ Iron.

Well done everyone. Keep up the good work.

29/05/2026

Best of luck to our CIA fencers competing in various competitions this weekend ⚔️

22/03/2026

There is no training session on Thursday 2nd April due to the Easter long weekend.
The next will be on the 9th April.

30/12/2025

CIA South Side will be resuming next Tuesday (6th of January).
Forest Lake Community House (3 Alpine Pl, Forest Lake 4078)

7:15pm to 9:15pm.

10/12/2025

Open Hall for final CIA North class for 2025 tomorrow 11 Dec. 7pm Ridge Hall, 77 Bracken St. All Welcome ⚔️

Address

Sandgate Town Hall, Cliff And Seymour Streets, Sandgate
Brisbane, QLD
4017

Opening Hours

7pm - 9pm

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