Dallas Renaissance Sword Guild

06/24/2026

Beginners working on thrust precision with the hanging pell before class. If they get a solid hit, they back up a bit, if they miss they inch a little closser. Great for building accuracy and confidence in the thrust. They may be making a few technical areas but as they figure out precision those mostly will resolve themselves.

06/18/2026

You dont need a full kit to start learning armored techniques!

Partial Armored Practice Saturdays 9:30 to 11:30
Full Kit Practice last Saturday of every month!

06/16/2026

The rules of the dagger game: Two players both want to stab eachother. Each team has to prevent their friend from successfully attacking the other player. Beautiful chaos ensues ⚔️

06/16/2026

Monday night sidesword class switching things up with some more dagger defences from Fiore

06/14/2026

Absolutely stacked intro class today. 21 on the floor including instructors. Lucky it wad grappling day. Here they are warming up with our favorite, the toe tap game.

06/12/2026

Destreza rapier students working on feeling out pressure in the bind while attacking 🤺⚔️

06/11/2026

An oldy but a goody with the only

05/30/2026

Armor group continued their focus this morning on polearm attack and defense ⚔️

Come check out armored combat class, Saturdays 9:30am-11:30am
No armor required!

05/28/2026

We are starting up another cycle of Introduction to Side Sword!
Dates: June 15- August 3
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Mondays
Gear Provided
Ages 16+
The "Side Sword" was a single-handed weapon that grew in popularity in the 16th century. A particularly prominent school and style developed around the city of Bologna, Italy. In our 8-week intro class, we will explore the techniques, tactics, and methods of the Bolognese system that was used by mercenaries, soldiers, and civilians alike.

05/27/2026

The "Side Sword" was a single-handed weapon that grew in popularity in the 16th century. A particularly prominent school and style developed around the city of Bologna, Italy. In our 8-week intro class, we will explore the techniques, tactics, and methods of the Bolognese system that was used by mercenaries, soldiers, and civilians alike.

Dates: June 15- August 3
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Mondays
Gear Provided
Ages 16+

The Dallas Renaissance Sword Guild is a Historical Fencing or HEMA club in North Dallas/Richardson. We study a style of fencing taught by masters from