Our Mission

To develop a school that embodies the traditional disciplines of the European Masters of Defense in a safe, practical, and historically realistic manner.


We teach the lineage of german longsword

As well as an eclectic system for one handed weapons

“Fencing with the Sword is nothing other than a discipline, wherein your force strives together with your sword... thus by such discipline one will be more dangerous and more skillful, and when needing to protect one’s body, be more effective.
— Joachim Meyer 1570

HOW TO KNOW OUR SCHOOL IS RIGHT FOR YOU

  • You have or want to develop a martial mindset.

  • You are interested in European history, weaponry, and culture.

  • You want a challenging, interesting way to improve your general fitness and functional strength.

  • You live in the Frederick area and are looking for an alternative martial art instead of karate, bjj, or tae kwon do.


Our mentor school is Cymbrogi: school of western martial arts located in Oklahoma City. To learn more about cymbrogi click here