Open floor sparring, individual coaching time, review and practical application of last weeks class topics, and special topic classes.  Saturdays are a really good time to work on individual improvement and practice of topics that YOU want to go over.  If there are several people that want to work on the same thing, Gilding is more than happy to lead smaller classes.  We can/will also be using part of the day to talk about Sword and Buckler instruction that includes techniques against mixed weapons.  (Rapier, sidesword, longsword, etc.)

This is the class sign up for Thursday, September 17th.  Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.

This is the signup for all single handed weapons classes, regardless of weapon or instructor. If you intend on taking class with an instructor, sign up here.  As with all Maryland KdF classes, you are required to have taken the beginner's class

This is the class sign up for Monday, September 14th. Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must agree to our COVID policy. Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once.   

This is the class sign up for Thursday, September 10th.  Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.

This is the signup for all single handed weapons classes, regardless of weapon or instructor. If you intend on taking class with an instructor, sign up here.  As with all Maryland KdF classes, you are required to have taken the beginner's class

This is the class sign up for Monday, September 7th. Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must agree to our COVID policy. Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once.   

Atlantic Renaissance Fencing Leauge Longsword and Arming Sword and Buckler The Atlantic Renaissance Fencing League is putting on two tournaments on September 6th, 2026: Longsword Arming Sword and Buckler This is a friendly tournament aimed primarily at HEMA fencers in the DC-Baltimore area, though fighters from anywhere are welcome to attend. Registration is limited to 28 entrants for each tournament. If registration is full and you are interested in participating, please contact ARFL at the following address to be placed on the waitlist: arfl.hema@gmail.com The event will be hosted September 6th 2026, at Top Tier Columbia in Columbia, MD.  Check in begins at 12:30 pm for Longsword with pools beginning at 1 PM.  Arming Sword and Buckler check in will begin after the conclusion of the other two events, at approximately 4pm.   Previous volunteers get priority registration for future events and payment for their time!  If you'd like to be considered to volunteer, please email us at arfl.hema@gmail.com.   Spectators get in free and DO NOT need to purchase their own ticket.   Event Rules: TBD    These rules are subject to change up to the date of the event while we get and process feedback from our previous events.  While we do not anticipate drastic changes, please check back before you compete to ensure your understanding of the rules is as up to date as possible.     After the conclusion of the Arming Sword and Buckler Tournament, we will be hosting our second cookout!  The cookout will be free, but we do ask that you sign up for a free ticket so that we can get a headcount for food.  

This is the class sign up for Thursday, September 3rd.  Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.

This is the signup for all single handed weapons classes, regardless of weapon or instructor. If you intend on taking class with an instructor, sign up here.  As with all Maryland KdF classes, you are required to have taken the beginner's class

This is the class sign up for Monday, August 31st. Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must agree to our COVID policy. Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once.   

Open floor sparring, individual coaching time, review and practical application of last weeks class topics, and special topic classes.  Saturdays are a really good time to work on individual improvement and practice of topics that YOU want to go over.  If there are several people that want to work on the same thing, Gilding is more than happy to lead smaller classes.  We can/will also be using part of the day to talk about Sword and Buckler instruction that includes techniques against mixed weapons.  (Rapier, sidesword, longsword, etc.)