Welcome to Adelaide Sword Academy, South Australia’s premier school of Historical Fencing.
Historical Fencing, also known as HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts), is an umbrella term covering the art of combat with weapons informed by historical practice. Depending upon the specific style being studied it can include wrestling, grappling, kicking and punching arts as well.
ASA is a professionally run school affiliated with Historical Fencing Australia. We run classes 5 days a week in 2 Adelaide locations, including Longsword, Single Sword, Kids, Women's, and Theatrical styles.
Do I belong here?
Many people feel out of place in a new environment, and wonder if they belong there for a bunch of reasons. Here’s our super quick quiz to see if you belong.
1. Do you like swords?
2. Are you willing to work at getting BETTER at fencing?
If you answered Yes to those questions, then that’s it! You belong. Hope to see you at class.
Historical Fencing, also known as HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts), is an umbrella term covering the art of combat with weapons informed by historical practice. Depending upon the specific style being studied it can include wrestling, grappling, kicking and punching arts as well.
ASA is a professionally run school affiliated with Historical Fencing Australia. We run classes 5 days a week in 2 Adelaide locations, including Longsword, Single Sword, Kids, Women's, and Theatrical styles.
Do I belong here?
Many people feel out of place in a new environment, and wonder if they belong there for a bunch of reasons. Here’s our super quick quiz to see if you belong.
1. Do you like swords?
2. Are you willing to work at getting BETTER at fencing?
If you answered Yes to those questions, then that’s it! You belong. Hope to see you at class.
Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire. - Gustav Mahler