Welcome to Maryland KdF!

We are Maryland Kunst des Fechtens - a group  dedicated to learning the martial arts of medieval Germany. 

Members of our club primarily learn the art of the longsword based on the teachings of Johannes Liechtenauer from selected sources, but may also delve into sword and buckler, spear and polearms, messer, dagger and wrestling, or more esoteric weapons.

A training session may include strength training and conditioning, fencing fundamentals and mechanics, technical interpretation drills, sparring games, cutting practice, and coached free fencing.

Are you interested in learning HEMA? Sign up for our Beginner's Longsword Class! You are also more than welcome to sit in on a class to decide if this is for you. 

Visit us at MarylandKdF.com 

 

Events

April 25, 2024 - ND Rapier/Saber

  • Top Tier Columbia
  • Thu, 25 Apr 2024
  • 08:00 PM – 10:00 PM

April 25th: Rapier first, saber second RAPIER: This will be a multi focus group. To help peopl... More Details

April 25, 2024 - Regular Thursday Class

  • Top Tier Columbia
  • Thu, 25 Apr 2024
  • 08:00 PM – 11:00 PM

This is the class sign up for Thursday, April 25th.  Like always, this class is restricted to tho... More Details

Pinchpoint 2024

  • Top Tier Columbia
  • Sat, 04 May 2024
  • 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM

COVID-19: You are required to be fully vaccinated and boostered to join this event.   Full vac... More Details