We all have our favorites. And yes, they have names. #swords #hema #historicalfencing #historicalswords

Be safe this holiday weekend! Drink water. Also, drink water. #hema #holiday #swords #nokings #celebrate

You could be sword fighting! Just imagine yourself there and manifest some good natured learning to safely hit your friends! Check out our website historicalweaponsguild.com for information on classes in both Austin and Traverse City. #hema #austin #nothernmichigan #swords #historicalfencing

It's a struggle, y'all. But you're worth it. #humor #smallbusinessfeels #hema #historicalweapons #historicalfencing

Summer edition of Blades & Brews! Join Grand Traverse Historical Weapons Guild at Nocturnal Bloom Brewing for a weapons petting zoo and some exhibition fighting! Come see what safely hitting your friends is all about. #hema #historicalweapons #historicalfencing #traversecity

La Jaguarina! Queen of the Sword! Champion Amazon of the World! Who is it? Why, it's Ella Hatton that's who. Take a moment to learn about a truly gifted martial artist of the Victorian Age. #womenwithswords #hema #historicalfencing #womenshistory #historicalswords

Honoring history and all that today means.

A happy heart is holding a sword. It's just science. #hema #historicalfencing #historicalweapons #swords #hearthealth #fitness

Who is the coolest sword Master? C'mon....c'mon.... Like there is a choice. #hema #historicalweapons #historicalfencing #swords #meyer

I really do WANT to be good.... #hema #swords #historicalfencing #historicalweapons #newswords

Breaking news! Read all about it! If you live in the Austin or Traverse City area, you can now learn to safely hit your friends! Check out our website for info on classes and Dagger Dates! #hema #swords #swordfight #historicalweapons #historicalfencing

Learn how to safely hit your friends! Check out historicalweaponsguild.com to find the class schedules for our Austin and Traverse City schools. #hema #historicalswords #historicalfencing #learntoswordfight

You don't have to travel far and wide to learn how to sword fight! Check out your local HEMA club in Traverse City. #hema #historicalfencing #swords #historicalswords

We celebrate PRIDE all year long, but showing support in June is important. Creating a community that is about being inclusive and not just accessible is something we are passionate about deep down at Historical Weapons Guild. You are welcome. You are celebrated. You belong. #pride

We had a FANTASTIC time at Cherry Capital Comic Con! We met so many great folks and got some awesome pics. We are already looking forward to next year! #comcicon #traversecity #swords #hema

Love your gear, so it loves you back. Also, so your instructor doesn't give you the evil eye. Put it away. #hema #gear #historicalswords #historicalfencing

There are so many reasons to love swords, and it's fun to hear about them from folks. What do you love about swords? #hema #austin #historicalfencing #historicalswords #fitness

We are so excited to be making our debut at Cherry Capital Comic Con! Check out our booth for the weapons petting zoo and don't miss our panel on Sunday at 2pm where we will look at what can be done in a six second round! #hema #traversecity #historicalswords #historicalfencing #northernmichigan

It's common knowledge that the best present you can give is a sword, right? Right? If you didn't know that, make a note. #swords #hema #historicalswords #historicalfencing #fencing

We will be swinging swords at the Cherry Capitol Comic Con! You can visit our booth to check out the weapons petting zoo, snap a selfie, and ask questions. We will also be running a panel on Sunday, diving into swords, D&D, and what you can really do in six seconds. #swords #hema #traversecity

A little reading and swords. What could be a better way to spend your afternoon? Check out thefoldedleafnomi.com for more info! #swords #princessbride #traversecity #swordfight #books #reading #bookclub

"You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you." "You seem a decent fellow. I hate to die." "Begin." Such an ICONIC scene follows those words. Join us on May 16th from 2-4 pm for the Marginalia Society! Tickets at foldedleafnomi.com

The shiny...it's irresistible! #hema #swords #historicalfencing #longsword #history #historicalswords #atx #northernmichigan #traversecity

We are looking forward to hanging out with y'all! Here's hoping for clear skies.

We are super excited to partner up with Nocturnal Bloom Brewing for an evening of swords! You will be able to handle swords in the weapons petting zoo, ask questions, and, of course, see some sword fighting! #hema #swords #learntoswordfight

Spring is in the air! Like for real. That means we can do stuff like OUTSIDE! Come check us out at Nocturnal Bloom Brewing on Wednesday, April 29th, from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm for swords, fun, and tasty brews! #hema #swords #traversecity #historicalfencing

But...it's good for you. Just...just try it. #hema #swords #historicalfencing #practice #drills

We are excited to hang out at Five Shores Brewing for swords, fun, and SWORDS! Come see us between 1 and 3 pm on Saturday, April 18th!

This event is finally gonna happen after all that ridiculous snow kept us from it before. There will be plenty of swords in the weapons petting zoo, some demos, and sword fighting! Come on out for this free community event! #hema #pride #swords #hema #swordfightforfun

Thinking about it...that counts, right? #hema #swords #historicalfencing #practicemakesperfect

There aren't a lot of -recorded- women swordfighters for us to look back on, but we do have this one, and goodness, she is kind of amazing. #womeninswords #queer #pride #hema #swords

In a stressful world, make time for yourself. Make time for what matters. Make time for joy. Make time for SWORDS! #hema #swordfight #historicalfencing #swordfightforfun

Isn't that just the face of a sword guy? Welcome to the crew, Banthony! (Any resemblance to anyone we know is a complete coincidence. This is a real person, totally not someone we already know.

Can't a sword nerd just sword nerd in peace?! #hema #swords #happyplace #historicalfencing

A trip to Austin took longer than expected, but we are finally back at the socials and ready to swing swords instead of snow shovels. #hema #snow #thinkspring #swords

There are some things worth braving the madness for and this is one of them! There will be turkey legs! Swords! A fashion show! It's got it all at this 18+ event that will be worth the trip. #hema #swords #renfaire #sxsw #atx

Come to the Historical Weapons Guild Petting Zoo! All the swords are friendly. We swear! Pick up swords. Ask questions. Have fun. Join us at the Renowned Ren Faire on March 15th at The Far Out Lounge and Stage! Get your tickets to this 18+ event to enjoy entertainments galore!

There are plenty of ren faires across the country at this point, but when and where was the first one? Here is a little ren faire history for you to peruse before you come visit us at the Renowned Ren Faire during SXSW! Get your tickets to this 18+ event that will have music, food, and fun! #sxsw

We are pleased to announce we will be swinging swords at the Renowned Ren Faire happening during SXSW at The Far Out Lounge! Check out the weapons petting zoo, weapon demos, and some good ol' exhibition fighting. Can't wait to see you there!

We love hearing about sword journey dreams becoming a reality! Creating community is the core of what drives us to keep doing what we are doing and make space for all who want to have fun with swords.

Everyone has to start somewhere. Don't be intimidated. Pick up that book and read! Then be confused...read again...cry...read again...ask questions. #hema #scholar #read #books #history

Sometimes you just gotta have a little dance break. What's your go-to spontaneous dance party song? Sound off in the comments with your favorites.

There are many sources, snippets, books, and bits to peruse when studying HEMA, but here are a few of our favorites. Which ones do you love best? Let us know in the comments. #hema #historicalfencing #historicalswords #oldbooks #reading

We love to hear about what HEMA means to folks and the places they practice. Let us know what HEMA means to you or shout out your school/club in the comments! #hema #swords #historicalfencing #community

Join the Grand Traverse Historical Weapons Guild at St. Ambrose from 1 pm to 4 pm for some historical weapons fun! There will be a weapons petting zoo, fight demonstrations, and even some quick-fire mini classes where you can learn some basics. Come check it out! *This is a free event*

Such sweet words for the fancy pantsy, star-worshipping rapier folks. #hema #historicalswords #rapier #historicalfencing

Bacon & Eggs? Peanut Butter & Jelly? We have a combo WAY better than any of those. Sword & Buckler is the BEST. Check out our website for taking classes in this absolutely perfect pairing. #hema #historicalweapons #swordandbuckler #walpurgis #historicalfencing

Valentine's Day? That's all well and good, but we know which dagger class we are more excited for.

Do you have a favorite you have come across in your reading? Let us know! #hema #oldbooks #manuscripts #medievalart

Looking for that perfect gift for Valentine's/Gal-entine's/Pal-entine's Day? Book a dagger date! For friends, lovers, or even frenemies who want to fight for fun and stab each other for an hour. Email us at historicalweaponsguild.com to set it up!