AUSTIN

6-week intro course

Cost: $215

During this 6-week course, students aged 16 and up will ​learn the basics of longsword, dagger, rapier, and single ​sword techniques that will prepare them for the exciting ​world of sword fighting. Once this course has been ​completed, students will be able to take part in our regular ​classes as well as open sparring.

What's included:

• A longsword trainer from Purple Heart Armory
  
• A study/training guide
  

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Every Tuesday

Cost per class: ​$30

During this 6-week course, students aged 16 and up will ​learn the basics of longsword, dagger, rapier, and single ​sword techniques that will prepare them for the exciting ​world of sword fighting. Once this course has been ​completed, students will be able to take part in our regular ​classes as well as open sparring.

What's included:

• A longsword trainer from Purple Heart Armory
  
• A study/training guide
  

REGISTER HERE

AUSTIN

REGISTER HERE

TRAVERSE CITY

• Drop In $25 per class
  

• 5 Pack $110
  

• 10 Pack $200
  

$80 Monthly

$140 Monthly

10 classes

add’l classes $15

15 classes

add’l classes $15

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AUSTIN

Anthony has been studying HEMA since 2014 though his ​martial arts training begins much before that with Eastern ​Martial Arts. He brings a passion to teaching HEMA that ​pulls from both scholarly and movement sensibilities to ​create an empowering experience for students. He ​founded AHWG on the idea that anyone can swordfight.

Anna has been a sword nerd since 2018 when she took ​her first class at AHWG. Now she partners in the ​operations of the school as well as guides the teacher ​training, teaches a technique drilling class, and has ​brought dance into the mix. With over twenty years of ​dance teaching experience, she is always looking for ​ways to connect her two movement loves.

Jon Garcia

Senior Instructor

Jon started his HEMA training with ​AHWG back in 2021 after leading a ​life of a D&D nerd, ren faire visitor, ​and boffer enthusiast. He brings a ​great eye for detail to teaching as ​well as a great big enthusiasm ​aimed at helping others discover ​what they love about sword ​fighting.

James Cooper

Senior Instructor

Drawn to HEMA as a dual pursuit of ​academic knowledge and physical ​discipline, James started studying ​the art with AHWG in 2016. With a ​professional background in ​education, James loves to share ​this passion and his knowledge with ​others while continuing to learn ​himself.

Andreas Fabis

Senior Instructor

Morgan Sinko

Senior Instructor

Morgan has been training with ​AHWG since 2017, but has been a ​lover of fencing long before. His ​positive attitude and desire to ​facilitate learning makes him a great ​asset to our team. He assists with our ​adult Beginner Courses and helps ​new grackles on their sword journey!

Kaitlin ​McClendon

Junior Instructor

Kaitlin joined HEMA in ​2021, where she started ​training at AHWG. As a ​sword and fighting ​enthusiast, she loves ​helping students ​navigate the ​fundamentals while ​hyping up both new and ​veteran Grackles alike!

Eric ​Schweinsberg

Asst Instruc​tor

Purveyor of swift ​moulinets, narrow ​voids, and dumb ​jokes. Eric has been ​studying HEMA since ​2022, focusing on ​singlesword combat ​as well as the ​intersection of form ​and function.

Jessica

Bloodgood

Asst Instructor

Jessica was lured in with ​twords and history when ​she started HEMA in ​2022. She is a self-​proclaimed "museum ​nerd" who reads too ​many fantasy novels and ​loves to welcome new ​grackles into the flock

Giovanni

H​inojosa

Asst Ins​tructor

Giovanni is a history nerd ​who has wanted to fight ​since quite young; Since ​starting HEMA 3 years ​ago, he’s enjoyed working ​in multiple weapon ​systems and helping ​students grow in their ​personal fighting goals

Lenore

He​llman

Asst Instr​uctor

Lenore, a movement-​enthusiast, started HEMA ​in 2022. She loves ​exploring the motion and ​quality of body ​mechanics with a sword, ​influenced by her years ​of yoga and social dance ​instruction.

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