Children today need more than another after-school activity. They need opportunities to grow into confident, disciplined, and resilient young people.
Our Youth Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) program combines physical fitness, practical skill-building, history, and character development into an exciting experience unlike anything else in the area.
Using safe training equipment and age-appropriate instruction, students learn authentic European swordsmanship while developing the qualities that help them succeed both on and off the training floor.
Whether your child is outgoing or shy, athletic or just getting started, every student is welcomed, challenged, and encouraged to grow at their own pace.
❋ Confidence That LastsConfidence isn’t something children are given, its something they earn.
Every new technique mastered, every challenge overcome, and every goal achieved teaches students that they are capable of more than they thought possible.
As their skills improve, so does their confidence in school, sports, friendships, and everyday life.
❋ Discipline Through ActionHEMA teaches children that success comes through patience, effort, and consistency.
Students learn to:
Listen carefully
Follow instructions
Practice with purpose
Stay focused
Work toward long-term goals
These habits often carry into academics, athletics, and responsibilities at home.
❋ Respect for Others—and ThemselvesRespect is one of the first lessons every student learns.
Our classes emphasize:
Respect for instructors
Respect for classmates
Respect for equipment
Respect for personal responsibility
Students learn that true martial artists build others up rather than tear them down.
❋ Emotional Control Under PressureLearning swordsmanship isn't about being aggressive.
It's about remaining calm, thinking clearly, and making good decisions under pressure.
Children develop patience, self-control, and emotional resilience while learning to handle both success and setbacks with maturity.
Your Questions Answered.
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HEMA or Historical European Martial Arts is the academic research and physical training associated with the combat arts of medieval Europe.
This includes a variety of cultures and martial styles, from German and Italian Longsword styles, to Dutch dagger, Scottish broadsword, and Portuguese staff fighting (Jogo Do Pau). HEMA is also sometimes referred to as Western martial Arts (WMA), however this term expands on historical European martial art by including studies in Military Sabre, Native American fighting systems and WWII knife or trench fighting.Before the proliferation of digital scans of medieval fighting manuals on the internet, the study of HEMA was limited to small groups with local access to libraries containing original medieval manuscripts. Today, study groups throughout the world trade videos and research papers on HEMA, testing each others interpretations and encouraging new research questions.
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Yes. Safety is built into every class. Students use protective equipment, train with specialized foam longswords made to have the same feel as the steel training swords adults use, and learn in a carefully supervised environment where control and respect are emphasized at every step.
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Not at all. Our program is designed for complete beginners as well as students with previous martial arts or sports experience.
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Comfortable athletic clothing and closed-toe athletic shoes are perfect for class. We provide guidance on any equipment needed as students progress.
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We teach kids beginning at 8 years old and up to 18 years old. If your child progresses fast or outgrows the kids class they may be moved to the adult classes. Usually reserved for teenagers who gain a significant size advantage over their peers.
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Martial arts can be expensive for kids.
Our kids class is a flat 150$ every 4 weeks to make it a reasonable option for parents.
Loaner training swords available.
NO BELT TESTING FEES!!!
