For students who have successfully completed both "Introduction to Longsword" and "Beginner's Longsword II", this class will continue to focus upon building and applying foundational principles with partnered drills forming the core of our training.
*Required* All students enrolled must: complete our "Intro" and "Beginner's II," have a fencing mask with back of head protector, and purchase a HEMA Alliance membership ($26/year with Nashville School of Historical Fencing affiliate discount.) Gloves are encouraged but loaners are available.
To progress past "Beginner's III" all students will need to purchase their own steel feder training sword or at least plan to get one soon, make sure to check our equipment guide for the best options. We have loaner swords to borrow in the meantime before you get you own.
Once this course is completed, students will join our regular membership, meeting 2x per week.
This 6 week course will run January 22 - February 28, 2026, meeting each Thursday 6-7:30pm at 2nd Presbyterian Church, 3511 Belmont Blvd
