Following are links to individuals and organizations who actively
and openly contribute to the accurate reconstruction and popularization of historical
European combat arts. We chose to include only the individuals or organizations with
which we are thoroughly familiar and therefore can heartily endorse.
MASHS.
The premier Mid-Atlantic venue for
Historical Swordsmanship, founded and run by long-time fencer Larry Tom. MASHS is also
the Order of the Seven Hearts' parent group.
www.mashs.org
Chicago Swordplay Guild.
In many ways, the Guild is the archetype of the modern Western Martial
Arts organization. This school boasts an impressive roster of teachers, and pioneers of
our community, including Greg Mele, Mark Rector and others.
www.chicagoswordplayguild.com
St. Martin’s Academy.
This Madison, WI, based school was founded by Bob Charron, a man who has
set the standard for many serious researchers in the Western Martial Arts world. Their main
emphasis is on the late-Medieval armed and unarmed arts described by Fiore De’ Liberi (1409).
www.stmartinsacademy.com
Northwest Academy of Arms.
This school is run by Maestro Sean Hayes, a pupil of the venerable Maitre
Gaugler, and a teacher of impressive skills and impeccable credentials. Maestro Hayes is not
only a worthy carrier of the Classical Fencing living tradition, but is also a dedicated
researcher of such past masters and systems as Capoferro, Silver and MS. I.33.
www.northwestacademyofarms.com
Order of Selohaar.
The Order is devoted primarily to the study and practice of the
15th-Century German Liechtenauer tradition. They operate under the tutelage of
talented researcher and great friend Christian Tobler, author of the successful title
Secrets of German Medieval Swordsmanship and Fighting with the German Longsword.
www.selohaar.org
Tattershall School of Defence.
Producing some of the best researchers and practitioners in the USA,
this organization’s main branch is run by William Wilson of Flagstaff, AZ. Tattershall’s
lineup of teachers includes Roger Siggs, Gary Chelak, Jherek Swanger and others.
www.tattershall.org
Academia della Spada.
A very dedicated and eclectic group based in Seattle, WA. While their
main emphasis is the rapier-work of Vincentio Saviolo under the good guide of Messer Cecil
Longino, the Academia explores many diverse martial and cultural aspects of the Renaissance.
www.academiadellaspada.com
Martinez Academy of Arms.
Based in New York and run by Maestro Ramon Martinez, pupil of the celebrated Maitre Rhodes, the Martinez Academy is a traditionally-run fencing and Western Martial Arts school that boasts excellent curricula and an extensive output of talented students.
www.martinez-destreza.com
School of European Swordsmanship (Finland).
Founded in March 2001 and run by the talented Guy Windsor of Cambridge, England. Mr. Windsor’s
achievements as a professional teacher are considerable, and his school is flourishing with different branches around
the Nordic Countries.
www.swordschool.com
Finesse Academy of Fence
Headed by Mr. Julian Clark, Finesse is a swordsmanship school based in Canberra, Australia. Their
work centers mostly on Salvator Fabris, French smallsword and classical foil. Thanks to its traditional approach to teaching
and learning, Finesse has impressed us as producing some of the best students we have ever observed, both in terms of form
and learning ability. One of the schools senior provosts, Victoria Clarke, also serves as president of the Australasian
Historical Swordsmanship Federation for 2005-2006.
www.finesse.org.au
Stoccata School of Defence (Australia and Tasmania).
This academy was founded by our good friend Stephen Hand, whose name has rightfully
become household currency in the historical fencing community. Stoccata specializes in medieval styles
(Manuscript I.33), as well as the Elizabethan sword arts.
www.stoccata.org
The Trayn'd Bande of the Blackfriars.
A fencing academy run by Sean Kiernan based on Carson City, Nevada. Their work centers on
Rapier, Silver's Shortsword and the Longsword of Meyer; they are one of the largest groups dedicated to the
rapier system of Salvator Fabris. The Blackfriars also give performances in Stage combat.
www.blackfriarsfencing.com
Darkwood Armory, historical rapiers.
Scott Wilson of Florida produces some of the very best and most
historically-accurate rapiers of which we know. All his products are hand-made, carefully
following historical proportions, weight, balance and, of course, appearance. Most swords
used by the Order of the Seven Hearts are his creations.
www.darkwoodarmory.com
Arms and Armor.
Experts and amateurs alike agree that the weapons coming out of this
Minnesota-based outfit are of a quality comparable to the originals they replicate. All
components are made in-house by expert craftsmen Chris Poor, Craig Johnson and others.
www.armor.com
Revival Clothing Company.
Wonderful period clothes by costumer Nicole Allen. Specializing in highly-accurate
medieval garb - all hand-made and well researched.
www.revivalclothing.com
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