We are a HEMA club that focuses on the sword play and martial arts of 1500-1600s Italy.
Absolutely stacked intro class today. 21 on the floor including instructors. Lucky it wad grappling day. Here they are warming up with our favorite, the toe tap game.
Destreza rapier students working on feeling out pressure in the bind while attacking 🤺⚔️
An oldy but a goody with the only
05/30/2026
Armor group continued their focus this morning on polearm attack and defense ⚔️
Come check out armored combat class, Saturdays 9:30am-11:30am
No armor required!
We are starting up another cycle of Introduction to Side Sword!
Dates: June 15- August 3
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Mondays
Gear Provided
Ages 16+
The "Side Sword" was a single-handed weapon that grew in popularity in the 16th century. A particularly prominent school and style developed around the city of Bologna, Italy. In our 8-week intro class, we will explore the techniques, tactics, and methods of the Bolognese system that was used by mercenaries, soldiers, and civilians alike.
05/27/2026
The "Side Sword" was a single-handed weapon that grew in popularity in the 16th century. A particularly prominent school and style developed around the city of Bologna, Italy. In our 8-week intro class, we will explore the techniques, tactics, and methods of the Bolognese system that was used by mercenaries, soldiers, and civilians alike.
Dates: June 15- August 3
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Mondays
Gear Provided
Ages 16+
Intro to Side Sword - Dallas Renaissance Sword Guild The Dallas Renaissance Sword Guild is a Historical Fencing or HEMA club in North Dallas/Richardson. We study a style of fencing taught by masters from
Ranting a bit about HEMA and weightloss. Is it good for it? Any physical activity is good, but diet and lifestyle is super important. What HEMA is great at is giving you another motivation to lose weight.
Also while I didnt say this in the video, HEMA is for everyone, regardless of what shape you are currently in, you will have a good time.
Shout out to and Liz Scott my fitness coach.
05/21/2026
A little sabre vs sidesword standoff tonight as some mixed weapons came out 🤺
05/15/2026
Week two of the Intro to La Verdadera Destreza course! Tonight's class covered the Atajo and line closures ⚔️
| Tuesday | 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Saturday | 1:30am - 3:30pm |