For Newcomers: Welcome!We are a Western martial arts organization located near Boston, and dedicated to the practical study of Kunst des Fechtens (KdF), the traditional martial arts of medieval Germany. Our primary weapon is the longsword, though we delve into other weapons from time to time. Here you'll find details on theory and our reseach, as well as practice and training resources we provide for beginning and experienced students alike interested in studying KdF. Free Class!Interested in checking us out for free? Take a look at our location and training schedule to find our sites in Burlington and Reading, and contact us to schedule a free visit! For RegularsWelcome back! Here are some useful quick links: | Reclaiming the Blade documentaryUpdate: we were recently fortunate enough to win some cool promotional gifts for Reclaiming the Blade, a well-produced documentary on WMA! Just saw it recently, and we think the producers did a great job in promoting public awareness of the current development of Western martial arts, and helping to dispel several popular myths (e.g. Western medieval combat arts were brutish compared to Eastern equivalents, etc.). We'd certainly recommend this to anyone in a nice overview of WMA. Netflix is now carrying this title, and even has a version you can Watch Instantly on your computer -- check it out! You can also click here for a basic trailer, and a longer extended trailer. Find out more at the official site. Featured Video: Forte Sparring |
