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

November 21, 2024 - Single Handed Weapons Class

  • Top Tier Columbia
  • Thu, 21 Nov 2024
  • 08:00 PM – 10:00 PM

This is the signup for all single handed weapons classes, regardless of weapon or instructor. If ... More Details

November 21, 2024 - Regular Thursday Class

  • Top Tier Columbia
  • Thu, 21 Nov 2024
  • 08:00 PM – 11:00 PM

This is the class sign up for Thursday, November 21st.  Like always, this class is restricted to ... More Details

October Beginner's Longsword Class

  • Top Tier CrossFit Columbia
  • Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:00 PM – Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00 PM

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