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The New York Historical Fencing Association is a school of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). We teach the Kunst des Fechtens (arts of fighting) of medieval Germany as described in the various surviving manuscripts of the Liechtenauer tradition. Students learn how to fight with the medieval longsword, period grappling techniques and other weapons of the system.

The Delhi, NY branch holds Sunday classes at The Cardio Club 1:15 - 3:00PM.

Our Poughkeepsie branch holds weeknight classes on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 - 7:30PM.

We now offer longsword classes in New York City (Manhattan) via Sword Class NYC taught by Tristán Zukowski.

Those interested in membership or who just want to watch a class can contact us using the email provided below. Class times, locations and schedule changes are posted on the NYHFA Blog.

Enrollment is open to anyone with sufficient interest and dedication (this is a martial art and requires hard work and discipline). We also offer group seminars, private lessons and demonstrations.

For more information, contact NYHFA's main branch at nyhfa.info@gmail.com, the Poughkeepsie branch at nyhfa.psg@gmail.com or the San Diego branch at
nyhfa.sd@gmail.com

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