The Austin Historical Weapons Guild teaches you how to hit people the old-fashioned way. And safely.
Founder and Head Instructor Anthony Buonomo teaches writer Robert Penson how to fight with a messer, a German single-edged sword
From lovers of history to fans of fantasy, who hasn't wanted to be the weapon-wielding warrior, the knight in shining armor? Who hasn't wanted to storm the castle sword in hand? To face their enemies and cross blades with a foe? Who hasn't wanted to jump into the pages of acomic or onto the screen of a historical epic action movie? Wanted but never could. Enter the Austin Historical Weapons Guild.
In a small business park in the north of the city, the AHWG is on a quest: to teach bygone killing arts to those who wish to learn and spread"HEMA, hospitality, and honor." HEMA stands for historical European martial arts, the study and practice of the armed fighting systems of Europe from the medieval period through the Renaissance. Yes, that means sword fighting. Longswords, short swords, rapiers, daggers: AHWG has it all, focusing on different historical teaching methods for each.
"We are insanely in love with teaching people to hit other people," said co-owner Anna Beard, a lifelong dancer who uses her experience and training to teach several courses, including"HEMA, Rinse, Repeat," a class that builds muscle memory and improves footwork."We purposely cultivate a sense of community in our school for anybody who wants to come and try it for whatever reason. Everybody is welcome here.
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