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HEMA is not a cheap hobby. A typical kit can cost anywhere between $1,000 and $1,500 dollars. Many clubs either require members to purchase their own gear or provide loaner gear at a substantial rental fee. We are able to keep HEMA affordable for new people by collecting donations. Check below for our current goals and see how far we have come. Please consider donating today.

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Club Status Summer 2024

Hilt and Helm’s Squirrel Hill Location is looking better than ever! With the logo on the door and wall, custom art in the bathrooms, a gear storage area, a lounge, and dehumidifiers to cut down on the stank, this place is starting to look pretty good!

Hilt and Helm's new location is looking better than ever!

Schedule

Here is the schedule for September to October.

  • Mondays

    • Intermediate Longword Class with Chris Shelton - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    • Free Spar - 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  • Tuesdays

    • Beginner Saber Class with Eric McChesney - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    • Free Spar - 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  • Wednesdays

    • Thibault Rapier Class with Phil Clack- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    • Free Spar - 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  • Saturdays

    • Guest Class - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    • Free Spar - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

We are also offering private lessons.

  • Thursdays with Paul or Liz

    • 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

    • 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

  • Saturdays with the Chris Shelton (The Jarl of Hilt and Helm)

    • 8:00 am to 9:00 am

    • 9:00 am to 10:00 am

    • 10:00 am to 11:00 am

See our class passes page for details.

Events

Join us for Pillow Fecht 7: More Bang for your Buckler on Saturday October 5! Check out events page for details

 
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Hilt and Helm Summer 2024 Status Update

Check out what Hilt and Helm has been up to this summer! We've decorated the new space, went to Sword Quench in Columbus Ohio, Harvest Fecht in Cincinnati, and the Ohio Renaissance Festival to see a tournament friend joust!

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Hilt and Helm Spring Status 2024

Sorry for the delay, but A LOT of stuff has happened since our last blog post. Read here to see all of the exciting developments at Hilt and Helm Fencing Club!

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AG Open 2023

Hilt and Helm went to the AG Open 2023 for a weekend of fun, fighting, learning and SHOPPING!!

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Hilt and Helm Spring Summary 2023

This quarter we accomplished a lot! Had 4 guest instructors, welcomed 3 new staff members, won our first medals in fencing tournaments, put on Pillowfecht 3, and cleaned out the back room to get a whole bunch of new usable space!

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As You Wish 2022

Went to “As You Wish” Rapier and Dagger Tournament where I met David Miller from Sellsword Arts and Robert Childs who is arguably one of the best HEMA fighters in the world!

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Blue Box 2022

Hilt and Helm travels to Columbus for the Blue Box 2022 HEMA Tournament!

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Pillow-Fecht Fall 2022

Pillow-Fecht Fall 2022 ends with the crowning of the new Pillow-Fecht champion: Jonah Driver aka “Robert the Snooze”

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Cross Roads 2022

Hilt and Helm travels to Delaware Ohio for Columbus Saber Academy’s Annual Event: Cross Roads Longsword and Saber Tournament!

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Flowerpoint 2022: Fertilizer

Hilt and Helm fencing club attended FlowerPoint: Fertilizer where instructor Chris Shelton debuted his Rapier and Cape class

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