In the Name of St. George II!

"In the Name of Saint George! II" returns this year as a 2 day event - featuring Longsword, Saber and Rapier & Dagger tournaments, July 25th - 26th, 2026.

Saint George, the legendary warrior-saint and dragon slayer stands as a timeless symbol and example of courage, chivalry and unwavering resolve in the face of adversity. For centuries, Saint George has been the patron saint of knights, warriors, fencers and those who take up arms for honor, defense and virtue. Our tournament In the Name of Saint George! II is a celebration of those knightly virtues that Saint George embodies and is not just a contest of arms but also a tribute to the chivalric spirit of discipline, respect and valor that defines the martial traditions of Europe. He slew the dragon, he died a martyr. In his name we compete, not for glory alone but to carry forward a legacy of skill, honor and virtue.

*All events will be Open tournaments, however depending on the number of competitors, the Longsword compeition may be divided into two divisions - "Division I" (Hema rating 1450+) and "Division II" (Hema rating 1450-) tournaments. All tournament results will be submitted to HEMA Ratings.

Links to tournament rules can be found below

Longsword rules

Saber rules

Rapier & Dagger rules

The tenative schedule for the event will be as follows:

SATURDAY

8am - Doors open

9am - Longsword Open pools

11am - Longsword elims and finals

1-1:30pm Lunch

1:30pm - Rapier & Dagger Open Pools

3:30pm - Rapier & Dagger elims and finals

6pm - Conclusion

SUNDAY

11am - Doors open

12:30pm- Saber Open pools

2:30pm - Saber elims and finals

4pm - Conclusion

The event will be hosted at the Russellville High School gymnasium - 1101 W 9th St, Russellville, KY 42276. Russellville is a little over an hour north of Nashville and 25 minutes from Bowling Green, KY. For those coming from out of state, we recommend looking for accomodation in Bowling Green, KY.