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, November 10th. 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.   

The same COVID restrictions apply to the Saturday classes as they do to the regular weekday classes.  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 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, November 3rd. 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.   

Due to the lack of COVID-19 vaccines, you are required to show proof that you have tested negative to attend this event. Proof must be shown the day of the event. Please message us if you have any questions about this policy.  -------------- AutumnFecht is an effort by Maryland KdF to provide a cheap, single-day get together for regional HEMA practitioners to train, get together, educate staff, and share ideas.  This single day event features: Informative classes from local instructors Time set aside for one-on-one or small group instruction Dedicated open floor space all day long This year, we have the entire facility to do sparring, learning, teaching, wrestling, whatever! If you have any suggestions or questions, especially if you’re a local who would expect to make these kinds of events, please let us know!

This is the class sign up for Thursday, October 30th.  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, October 27th. 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 League Longsword/Arming Sword and Buckler Open The Atlantic Renaissance Fencing League is putting on a  Longsword/Arming Sword and Buckler tournament, hosted by MKDF and organized by ARFL. This is a friendly tournament aimed primarily at HEMA fencers in the DC-Baltimore area. The Arming Sword and Buckler tournament will be run after the conclusion of the Longsword tournament. Registration is limited to 30 entrants for the event. 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 October 25th 2025, at Top Tier Columbia in Columbia, MD.  Start times for both events are still being determined.   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:   Longsword Rules:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/15YheRnah_eScBstiDw0y2KK5Y6lNhBNOfT57hWuINUg/edit?usp=drive_web&ouid=108728341999437505953 Arming Sword and Buckler Rules:  docs.google.com/document/d/1VSmAeiUe31gx_ec8htw4cnYSJKfhMLOF/edit?rtpof=true HOWEVER blade length must be under 34 inches. 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.  

This is the class sign up for Thursday, October 23rd.  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