Is there an age limit for HEMA?

Our classes are available to adult women and men but we do not teach anyone under 18 years of age.

Can kids do HEMA?

HEMA: Beginning Classes Classes are open to anyone 12 years and older.

How old do you have to be to learn swordsmanship?

These arts are known as Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). VAF is only one of a handful of schools in North America to offer systematic instruction in HEMA, with classes offered at all levels from beginners to advanced, recreational and competitive. Students must be at least 8 years old to begin.

What do I need for HEMA?

This type of protection should be essentional in your HEMA clothing….HEMA set (in M size) for light weapon training:

• Active-Dry T-shirt.
• groin protector.
• fencing socks.
• Locust HEMA pants (without inner foam pads)
• AP Light HEMA jacket (without inner foam pads)
• fencing mask.
• Unity leather mask overlay.
• Duelling light gloves.

Can kids learn sword fighting?

If your child starts Kung Fu at age 4, they could ostensibly be wielding a sword at age 8. However, if they start at 8, they’ll probably be closer to 12, which is about the same age as those who do fencing and never learned hand-to-hand combat. When kids can start sword lessons isn’t just based on their age, either.

Can you get sword fighting lessons?

Learning how to fight with a sword is definitely possible, even for a complete beginner. Generally, sword fighting is taught in a physical class, but it can be learned through the internet.

Is carrying a sword legal?

Swords – California In California, any fixed blade must be sheathed. But not only is it legal to openly carry a sheathed sword, it’s the law. Any kind of concealment for bladed weapons is a misdemeanor. Concealed blades, like cane swords, are always illegal.