Sacramento Historical Fencing Academy

08/07/2026

Hello local artists and craftpersons!

We are planning to host a craft fair in our location on September 12, and we are looking for local vendors to attend this event and sell their wares, specifically handmade art, crafts, tools, or apparel. We invite vendors selling handmade work in any medium, whether professional or amateur, to attend. Tell your friends!

If you are interested, please sign up using the QR code, or email us for a link.

06/15/2026

This week's camp is already full. Next week has limited spots left. Real historical sword fighting. Real skills. Don't miss out.

Register now: https://sachema.com/page/summercamp

Historic Sources, Iconic Weapons, Modern Training Certain weapons are just Iconic. Swords are the archetypal weapons in fantasy classics. They capture the imagination in ways that stay with us for a lifetime

06/01/2026

Only a LIMITED TIME left to sign up for our Youth Summer Camp!

Historic Sources, Iconic Weapons, Modern Training Certain weapons are just Iconic. Swords are the archetypal weapons in fantasy classics. They capture the imagination in ways that stay with us for a lifetime

05/22/2026

Swords! History! Fun times! Plenty of adult supervision!

05/13/2026

Our Youth Summer Camp returns for 2026!
For the the weeks of June 15th and 22nd, kids can learn about history, martial arts, and, most importantly, how to play well with others 😉

Visit our webpage at https://sachema.com/page/summercamp for details and to register. Ages 10 - 14.

04/01/2026

No, you're not a Fool, and it's not a joke! SHFA now has Open Mat Wednesdays!

Fencing Instructor Andrew Bradford wants to teach, practice, and play around with Guard of the Fool (alber), and lots of other things! The school is open to visitors and members on Wednesdays from 9am-5pm. Whether you have never visited our school before or you are a member of any level and would like to:
- Learn about the variety of classes we offer
- Get free help in setting personal, long term fencing goals,
- Take paid private lessons with Andrew "Silly Fabris" Bradford
- Have a free-form sparring session (SHFA members)
You can do it today at SHFA!

Got questions?
Call or Text: (916) 281-9338
Email: [email protected]

03/30/2026

Introducing... OFFICE HOURS & OPEN MAT WEDNESDAYS ⚔

Moving forward, our HEMA Fencing school will be open to visitors and members on Wednesdays. Whether you have never visited our school before or you are a member of any level and would like to:
🤓 Learn about the variety of classes we offer you may not know about
🤔 Come talk to us about what classes YOU would like to see on the schedule
🏁 Get free help in setting personal, long term fencing goals
🤑 Take paid private lessons that match your interest with Andrew "Silly Fabris" Bradford or other instructors available in ⁠private-lesson-signups
⚔ Open Mat/Sparring space available for SHFA members from 9am - 5pm leading up to our regularly scheduled Fight Night

Got questions?
Call or Text: (916) 281-9338
Email: [email protected]

02/27/2026

Plug for the Rose & Thorns Historical Fencing Symposium 2026 hosted by our lovely friends at ! Many of our students will be competing in the Smallsword and Rapier events up in Auburn this weekend. We wish them the best of luck!!

02/22/2026

Our resident FWURG fighters on their way to kick ass and take names. On Sundays. Usually around 2:30pm.

02/20/2026

Saber and dussack and sidesword, oh my!

Sign up for a class on Sundays, Mondays, or Thursdays to learn the German and Spanish traditions of fighting with a one-handed sword, or attend our weekly FIGHT NIGHT on Wednesdays and see all the styles at once!