We are a historical fencing club based in Basel focusing mainly, but not only, on late middle-age and early renaissance fencing.
Our Club
We are a club that offers a social and friendly learning environment for anyone interested in the medieval, renaissance and early modern martial arts of Europe. Our democratic club structures allows for the integration of any person regardless of age, gender, race or ability. Our competencies encompass most weapon classes and unarmed combat. Due to popular request we have been specializing in swords, both single- and twohanded ones.
Training Schedule
During the summer time and holidays time the halls are closed and we train in nearby parks when the weather allows. Please contact us if you’d like to join!
| Mondays |
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| 18:00-20:00 |
| Longsword class |
| Kohlengersgasse 11 4055 Basel Beruffachschule Turnhalle UG1 |
HEMA
Historical European Martial Arts is a blanket term that unites a broad variety of martial arts that were and still are practiced in Europe. It includes both armed and unarmed fighting systems. Our current fencing practice is inspired by historical manuscripts, printed sources and equipment that seeks to have comparable qualities to weapons used in close quarter combat. Considering systematic instructions for close combat, the sources reach as far back as the 14th century.
Contact us
Interested in fencing? Have a question?
Please contact us at basel.freifechter@gmail.com
We hope to cross blades with you soon!
