Two Ravens Fencing School

Tag: Rapier

  • SoCal Swordfight 2026

    February 20 – February 22

    Event Website: https://socalswordfight.com/

    SOCAL SWORDFIGHT 2026

    Get ready for the most immersive and educational Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) event of the year! SoCal Swordfight 2026 brings together fighters, instructors, and enthusiasts from around the world for an unparalleled experience.


    Whether you’re a dedicated martial artist, a passionate student eager to learn, or a vendor looking to connect with one of the most committed HEMA communities in North America, this is the event you’ve been preparing for. Join us and be part of a truly global celebration of skill, tradition, and camaraderie.


    Sheraton Fairplex & Conference Center, Pomona, CA

    REGISTER TODAY!

  • NorCal Open Steel 2026

    March 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

    The NorCal Open Steel is a rated tournament hosted by the Sacramento Historical Fencing Academy in Sacramento CA, aimed at bringing the Northern California region a rated tournament at the beginning and end of the larger fencing season.

  • DEMAS 2026

    February 7 – February 8

    We will run our yearly DEMAS tournament on February 7th and 8th of 2026 for Rapier + offhand, Longsword, and Mixed Weapons

    Payments: Are done on the Eventbrite link, walk ons will be an additional $10, so please sign up via the Eventbrite. Spectators encouraged and welcomed!

    Signing up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/demas-tournaments-tickets-1979820106233?aff=odeccpebemailcampaigns&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=ebcampaigns&utm_campaign=54973713&utm_term=ctaeventcard&mipa=ABIdvVtBK8gu0kX5GOAZ6fW6Yg3v-yui_LFUfMWaCCFzApCGLAOJ-9rwB-MmUt5VDo_mhWzyqyNVOwi3Y1v3arQe1gMughxajhLFwHYPf4IuliJEddl-tdgNLLoZeY16OnjOc_HAVbiogLnN9xoacyw7jGU9nyV90fhy8ZLAjdBOOmKrGTp0ff3D105lmpg2-0oad6L_iZ4TbSnMGSzge4U7wzd78vkRiVB9gcCZv2tn3vf21e_qQya7ek4uqERmgTXuOxC1Ybi0VuDyjrNj0q9yvuUs0M8VRAMkdG0fNfOlNSkg8EBHboE

    February 7-8, 2026

    Hosted at DEMAS

    395 E. Taylor St,

    San Jose, CA 95112

    February 7:

    Doors Open at 8AM

    Rapier and offhand at 10AM (25 spots)

    Longsword at 3 PM (45 spots)

    Expected to close by 8 PM

    February 8:

    Doors Open at 8AM

    Mixed Weapons (steel only) at 10AM (45 spots)

    Wrap at 4PM

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ceie_oyHYA_8FkGKVHD9kP2AoIsW9wxZmPg3Iw-U7yc/edit?usp=sharing

    DEMAS

    395 E. Taylor St
    San Jose, California 95112     + Google Map

  • LynxCup 2026

    February 13 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

    Lynx Cup is a premier tournament built for competitors who want fun, fairness, and clarity from first pool to final.

    Event Website


    Longsword (Open), split into Divisions 1, 2, and 3
    The Open Longsword field is divided into three separate divisions.
    The top 8 finishers in each division receive medals.


    Provisional Division guidelines (HEMA Ratings):
    Division 1: recommended for fencers rated 1450+ (open rating or mg rating)
    Division 2: recommended for experienced fencers below 1450 (typically ~1000–1449 open or mg rating)
    Division 3: recommended for newcomers, unrated fencers, or those below 1000

    When a fencer signs up for Longsword they will be placed into the hold bin.
    Shortly before the Tournament fencers will be sorted into Division.

    Guidelines may change before the tournament

    Marginalized Gender Longsword
    Open to trans and cis women, trans men, non-binary, intersex, and other gender-expansive people who are often underrepresented in HEMA.

    Saber, Messer, Rapier & Dagger
    These will run as standard open tournaments. All skill levels are welcome to participate.

  • Unicorn Cup 2026

    January 17 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

    Greetings, swords friends! We are pleased to announce that the third iteration of our official tournament will be held on January 17th, 2026. Registration is OPEN NOW!!!, so please purchase both a general registration and a tournament registration to fight for fabulous prizes. They’ve been split up to allow you to …
    Purchase multiple tournament registrations without paying the registration fee multiple times.
    Get on multiple wait lists at the same time as registration for tournaments that are still open.

    The Tournaments!
    Hilt and Helm Fencing Club’s third iteration of the Unicorn Cup will have the following divisions:


    Open Longsword
    When: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm


    Fashion Show!!
    When: 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm


    Open Saber
    When: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm


    Open Single Rapier
    When: 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

    After party at TBA Location

  • Midwinter Armizare Open

    February 21 – February 22

    Our annual MidWinter Armizare Tournament is back and registration is open. Our 2026 tournament will be held on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22 over two days and will take place at our home studio in Ravenswood, Chicago: 4437 Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640.

    Event Website: https://fortezafma.sites.zenplanner.com/sign-up-now.cfm?display=EVNTS

    SATURDAY :

    8:30 am : Check-In Opens

    10:00 am : Opening Announcements

    10:30 am : Single-Handed Short Weapon Tournament Starts

    1:30 pm : Two-Handed Sword Tournament Starts

    5:00 pm : Open Fencing

    SUNDAY :

    8:30 am : Check-In Opens

    10:00 am : Opening Announcements

    10:30 am : Rapier & Sidesword Tournament Starts

    1:30 pm : Sword and Companion Tournament Starts

    3:30 pm : Midwinter Finals

    Some of the rules have changed since last year so please be sure to check them out before registering! You can find the rules here: https://drive.google.com/…/1xH…/view…

    REGISTRATION NOTE :

    Just like last year, due to limited space in each event, EACH EVENT REQUIRES A SEPARATE REGISTRATION. If you’re signing up for multiple events, please be aware that 1) each event requires a separate registration and 2) due to previous system overloads, FIGHTERS CAN ONLY REGISTER FOR ONE EVENT EVERY 24HRS. Fighters are welcome to try to register for multiple events a day, but you may receive an error message to avoid accidental duplicate charges. We apologize for inconvenience, but we cannot override the system fails safes.

    As in years past, fighters are allowed to leave their gear overnight in either our downstairs locker room or upstairs storage space. While the studio will be locked up overnight, please be aware you are leaving your gear behind at your own risk. Forteza will not be responsible for misplaced, improperly stored, or damaged gear.

    WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS :

    Due to our Event Waitlist and scammers trying to sell fake tickets in years past, Midwinter Participants are not allowed to sell, trade, or otherwise exchange their registration. Withdrawals and Refunds must go through Forteza’s Front Desk and registration will be then given to the next person on our Waitlist. In order to receive a full refund for registration, participants must let Front Desk know via phone or email by Wednesday, February 4th 2025 that they need to withdraw from the event. Refunds will not be given after Wednesday, February 4th except in emergency situations on a case-by-case basis.

    Please reach out to us at frontdesk@fortezafitness.com for any comments, questions, concerns or Tournament registration assistance. See less

  • Scioto Open 2025

    November 8, 2025 – November 9, 2025

    Come join us at Columbus United Fencing Club to compete in Longsword Divisions A and B, Open Saber, and Open Marginalized Genders Longsword.

    Event Link: https://www.columbusunitedfencing.com/tournament/67bbd7f2e108bc3e15ee7d8b

    Columbus United Fencing Club

    DEMAS

    395 E. Taylor St
    San Jose, California 95112     + Google Map

  • Helsinki Longsword Open 2026

    January 23, 2025 @ 8:00 am – January 25, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

    Event Website: https://www.ehms.fi/uutiset/helsinki-longsword-open-2026-registration-opens-september-23rd?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwM-dHxjbGNrAz50emV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEe9q_0QFuNBfVrRvqo_u5OkwhP_peAOPF989j2i2uyX7BsLbl9DPwcspAb86I_aem_yBaY7Bpu-f6stbZ_U73VIQ

    This year there will be 6 competitions
    Open Longsword (216 spots)
    Women’s+ Longsword (72 spots)
    Open Sabre (90 spots)
    Women’s+ Sabre (18 spots)
    Open Rapier & Dagger (60 spots)
    Longsword Cutting (40 spots)

    Sunday is reserved for free megasparring, as usual.

    More information about the event, as well as registration, schedule, rules, etc. will become available here. We will try to keep that page as up to date as possible.

    For more immediate communications / announcements, feel free to follow our socials (Instagram, Facebook), join the HLO26 event and our Discord server.

  • The Art of the Duel

    November 15, 2025 All day

    Event Website: https://nashvillehistoricalfencing.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events/75051-virtus-in-armis-the-art-of-the-duel

    This autumn, join us for VIRTUS IN ARMIS: The Art of the Duel, a rapier-focused tournament hosted by the Nashville School of Historical Fencing, featuring both Single Rapier and Rapier & Dagger competitions on Saturday, November 15th, 2025.

    VIRTUS IN ARMIS is a tribute to the art of the rapier and the classical Renaissance ideals that govern the pursuit of arms. In the spirit of the duel, the tournament environment serves as a proving ground where competitors may test their mettle, honor their opponents and strive toward excellence, reviving the spirit of marital virtue and noble purpose that once defined the warrior’s path.

    At its heart, VIRTUS IN ARMIS seeks to showcase the strength of character, discipline and skill revealed through the pursuit of arms.

    As always with NSHF events, you can expect a great time with challenging matches, excellent judging and a professionally run tournament experience – Join us in carrying the tradition forward – one duel at a time!

    *Rules for each event will be posted soon.

    Registration is now open!

    DEMAS

    395 E. Taylor St
    San Jose, California 95112     + Google Map

  • Southeast ARC Fencing Open 2025

    Atlanta Historical Fencing Academy has a resource group called “Arc” and we’re hosting the Southeast ARC Fencing Open!

    Arc supports the under-represented genders in our club and support their journey and growth into Historical Fencers.

    Under-represented genders include: Cis women, Trans women, Non-Binary people, and Trans men.

    “Arc” as a name refers to a shield; that the Arc of a shield helps deflect and defend attacks away from you. That’s what this group is — a Shield that can be used to protect and support those in it with regards to the greater HEMA community.

    The Southeast Arc Fencing Open will be held on November 15 and 16, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia at Clayton State University. This tournament is open to all Cis women, Trans women, Non-binary people, and Trans men.

    Over the two day period, we will have a Longsword Tier A and B, Sword and Buckler, Sabre, Single Rapier, and Rapier and Dagger tournaments!

    The ruleset will be the same as the Southeast Renaissance Fencing Open (SERFO) that AHFA hosts in June.