CRABS Historical Fencing

03/20/2026

We have our final intake of new students coming up this weekend, dont miss your chance to join the amazing sport of swordfighting!

Friday - No class tonight! Its March Break!

Saturday - 4:30-7:30pm at South Woodside Community center.

Monday - 5:30-8:30pm at Central Colchester junior high. Excited to meet all of our new sword friends

03/18/2026

Great news for everyone who has been waiting for merch! Our Redbubble shop is officially up! You can use this link to pick up your own awesome CRABS clothing. Just be sure to get the logo on the back for zip sweaters.

CRABSmerch is an independent artist creating amazing designs for great products such as t-shirts, stickers, posters, and phone cases.

03/16/2026

Just a reminder that we are at a different venue for class in Truro due to the March Break. You can find us at 66 east court road, Truro for another awesome evening of sword fun!

03/14/2026

Unfortunate update for classes today. Due to the snow we will have to cancel class in Dartmouth today. We will be starting up our introductory program next weekend!

Stay safe and we'll see everyone next weekend!

03/13/2026

Hey swordfriends! Just a quick update for classes this weekend. We've had to make some venue adjustments due to the weather and March Break, but all locations are offering class this weekend!

Friday- 6:30-8:30pm at Westville Town hall gymnasium.

Saturday- 4:30-7:30pm at South Woodside Community center.

Monday- 5:30-8:30pm at 66 east court road in Bible Hill.

See you there! Dont hesitate to reach out with questions.

Snow and steel ❄️
Brad and Case

03/12/2026

Our good friends at Kings Historical Fencing in the valley are holding a youth tournament as a fundraiser for the family of the late Michael Desfossés.

If you are interested in donating or checking out the event please check out thier event. Should be a great time! We love seeing more opportunities for our up and coming youth fencers!

https://facebook.com/events/s/michael-desfosses-memorial-tou/962600410278261/

03/08/2026

Thank you everyone for coming out last night to our HRM Try-It night :) Thank you again for the incomparable Richard Lafortune for the awesome photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/riclaf/albums/72177720332410127/) Our intro to swords program starts next week for this location!

03/07/2026

Another exciting Try-It night at Trenton Middle yesterday!! HRM is having its final Try-It day today at South Woodside Community center :D If you had a great time, make sure to sign up for our 10 week introduction to swords program on our website:

https://www.crabshistoricalfencing.com/plans-pricing

03/06/2026

We're back for round 2! We'll see everyone out for our FREE swordfighting class TONIGHT at Trenton middle school from 6:30-9:30pm.

Dont miss this chance to join a thriving community. Get out of your comfort zone, meet some new friends and hit them with swords!

03/02/2026

See you soon for our return to play in Truro! We'll be at Central Colchester junior high from 5:30-8:30pm around the back of the school.

Excited to see everyone, old friends and new!

03/01/2026

Another awesome try-it day at our HRM location at the South Woodside Community Center :D Even more faces and more swords as the swarm grows :) Next week will be the official and last try-it day for HRM before our introduction to swords program officially begins