Academy of Historical Arts

Academy of Historical Arts Historical fencing with professional, modern teaching.

The Academy of Historical Arts was founded in 2010, and has gone through various evolutions since then to become the organisation that it is today. We operate a full-time professional training centre in Glasgow, and another professional club in Liverpool, while also performing the role of umbrella body to oversee and help the many HEMA clubs affiliated to us from all across the UK. We run an onlin

e shop, for which we hold plenty of stock at our warehouse in Glasgow, and we are always happy to bring a small shop stall to any event that we happen to be attending. We believe that it is important for people to be able to purchase the equipment and resources they need in order to participate fully and safely in a chosen sport, so we do our best to be part of the solution. Our guiding principle is that we want to do business with people the way that we would like people to do business with us, so we go to great lengths to be as helpful as we possibly can, in all our endeavours.

Online courses offered by the Academy of Historical Arts - historical fencing with professional, modern teaching.
13/08/2026

Online courses offered by the Academy of Historical Arts - historical fencing with professional, modern teaching.

Online courses offered by the Academy of Historical Arts - historical fencing with professional, modern teaching.

We managed to receive a Superior Fencing delivery just before FightCamp, and came back from that event with a variety of...
07/08/2026

We managed to receive a Superior Fencing delivery just before FightCamp, and came back from that event with a variety of pieces for us to hold in stock for the online shop.

https://www.academyofhistoricalarts.co.uk/shop/superior-fencing-hema-bag/

The Superior Fencing HEMA bag is a superb piece of equipment that will carry a pile of swords to and from training, or can also be used for just one or two swords AND your mask, gloves, and other gear.

Available for immediate dispatch.

The Superior Fencing HEMA Bag is designed for HEMA and is capable of carrying several training swords quite comfortably.

The next restocking delivery should be arriving at the end of this week - more gloves and elbow protectors from HF Armor...
27/05/2026

The next restocking delivery should be arriving at the end of this week - more gloves and elbow protectors from HF Armory!

Black Knight HEMA Gloves are plastic mitten gauntlets. These are the most protective model of gloves made by HF Armory. Sold as a pair.

Boxes with gorgets have been going out each day, and hopefully some people will have received their gorgets already!http...
13/05/2026

Boxes with gorgets have been going out each day, and hopefully some people will have received their gorgets already!

https://www.academyofhistoricalarts.co.uk/shop/vytis-gorget/

With the number of boxes packed and dispatched, inventory is reducing quite quickly. There are 25 gorgets remaining in stock right now.

If you or one of your clubmates might want one, now would probably be the time to get them before they disappear out of stock again. We genuinely have no idea what the lead time will be for getting stock back in after these are gone.

We have a few items for clearance, that we are happy to sell at quite a discount.https://www.academyofhistoricalarts.co....
12/05/2026

We have a few items for clearance, that we are happy to sell at quite a discount.

https://www.academyofhistoricalarts.co.uk/shop/category/clearance/

But if you would like something from our clearance aisle, and it still seems a bit too expensive to you, get in touch and make us an offer :)

Clearance items and end of line sales.

Good news - we have the Vytis Light Gorget back in stock!https://www.academyofhistoricalarts.co.uk/shop/vytis-gorget/We ...
08/05/2026

Good news - we have the Vytis Light Gorget back in stock!

https://www.academyofhistoricalarts.co.uk/shop/vytis-gorget/

We placed our restocking order in June last year, and it has now just arrived... There's a good chance it's going to fly off the shelves quickly, so please let your clubmates know about it in case anyone needs one before they disappear again!

This is a protective, slim, and form-fitting gorget that is comfortable to wear while providing essential protection for the throat and neck.

A comfortable, nicely-fitting Bella Canvas t-shirt in a variety of colours, proudly emblazoned with a fencer and montant...
26/01/2026

A comfortable, nicely-fitting Bella Canvas t-shirt in a variety of colours, proudly emblazoned with a fencer and montante across the chest. Great for those who enjoy their big swords!

https://www.academyofhistoricalarts.co.uk/shop/big-swords-unisex-t-shirt/

Printed-on-demand and shipped directly to you from the printing facility.

A comfortable, well-fitting Bella Canvas t-shirt in a variety of colours, proudly emblazoned with a fencer and montante across the chest. Great for those who enjoy their big swords!

A comfortable, nicely-fitting Bella Canvas t-shirt in a variety of colours, showing the Schaitelhaw coming straight down...
25/01/2026

A comfortable, nicely-fitting Bella Canvas t-shirt in a variety of colours, showing the Schaitelhaw coming straight down the middle!

https://www.academyofhistoricalarts.co.uk/shop/schaitelhaw-short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt/

Printed-on-demand and shipped directly to you from the printing facility.

A comfortable, nicely-fitting Bella Canvas t-shirt in a variety of colours, showing the Schaitelhaw coming straight down the middle!

A comfortable, nicely-fitting Bella Canvas t-shirt in a variety of colours, showing the Schilhaw descending in front of ...
24/01/2026

A comfortable, nicely-fitting Bella Canvas t-shirt in a variety of colours, showing the Schilhaw descending in front of the left shoulder.

https://www.academyofhistoricalarts.co.uk/shop/schilhaw-short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt/

Printed-on-demand and shipped directly to you from the printing facility.

A comfortable, nicely-fitting Bella Canvas t-shirt in a variety of colours, showing the Schilhaw descending in front of the left shoulder.

A comfortable, nicely-fitting Bella Canvas t-shirt in a variety of colours, showing the Zwerhaw crossing from side to si...
23/01/2026

A comfortable, nicely-fitting Bella Canvas t-shirt in a variety of colours, showing the Zwerhaw crossing from side to side.

https://www.academyofhistoricalarts.co.uk/shop/zwerhaw-short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt/

Printed-on-demand and shipped directly to you from the printing facility.

This t-shirt is everything you’ve dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It’s comfortable and flattering for all. • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester) • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk fabri...

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