This is the class sign up for Monday, November 27th. Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated, boostered, and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). 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 Monday, November 20th. Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated, boostered, and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once.   

For now, there will be no formal classes during these sessions. The same COVID restrictions will apply to the Saturday classes as they do to the regular weekday classes. 

This is the class sign up for Thursday, November 16th.  Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated, boostered, and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). 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 Monday, November 13th. Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated, boostered, and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once.   

PLEASE READ: If you are a Maryland KdF student, you only need to pay for the floor fee for the Siena School. If you are NOT a member of Maryland KdF, you will need to sign up for the membership labeled "Visiting Membership" first before buying a ticket to this class.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Broadsword was the primary weapon of the Highland warrior for almost two hundred years and was feared all over Europe and the Americas. In collaboration with Maryland KDF, Jonathan will be teaching a new Scottish Martial Arts program at the Siena School in Silver Spring. This ongoing class will focus on the Scottish schools of broadsword fencing, specifically the teachings of Henry Angelo, Charles Roworth, Thomas Page, and George Sinclair. Students will be introduced to the basic guards, strikes and footwork of the Broadsword initially. They will then continue their study of Scottish Martial Arts through 6 to 8 week modules that will concentrate on learning to fence with the Broadsword and Targe, Scottish Twa-Handit (Two Handed Claymore), Lochaber Ax, and the Highland Dirk. Students should be able to perform the following: Safety is paramount!  Students should be able to conduct themselves in a manner that will not cause harm to their training partner or themselves. Pay attention to all instructions provided by the Instructor  Physically swing a sword in a safe manner for the duration of class (1 hour) As per usual, any student that signs up for this class must have completed Maryland KdF's beginner longsword class (excluding former VAF students known to the instructor) and be a paying member of the club! Additionally, you must comply with all other COVID-19 precautions as outlined by the club (signing the waivers and achieving full vaccination).  Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once. 

For now, there will be no formal classes during these sessions. The same COVID restrictions will apply to the Saturday classes as they do to the regular weekday classes. 

This is the class sign up for Thursday, November 9th.  Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated, boostered, and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once. 

November 9th: Saber first, rapier second SABER: This is a continuous saber class taught without a specific source. While many systems will be drawn on people practicing any system are welcome to join and will learn something. We will be working on techniques but also general fencing concepts such as distance management, timing, fighting under defense and so on.  RAPIER: This will be a multi focus group.  To help people find the style that fits best with their physiology, temperament, and how to just become a better fighter by understanding the breadth of techniques out there and how to use/defend against them. Touch of Fabris, Capo ferro, Destreza, Dancie, Agrippa, etc. This will be a very long term project, my goal is to bring in some book study when we get folks up to speed to start working on some school level interpretations and learn how to read, theorize, and understand treatise study to help people find their own niches

This is the class sign up for Monday, November 6th. Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated, boostered, and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once.   

WE ARE SOLD OUT FOR THIS YEAR. Hope to see you next year! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you are required to be vaccinated to attend this event. Proof must be shown the day of the event (either an official CDC card or a picture of it) and/or can be uploaded to your TidyHQ account. Please message us if you have any questions about this policy. Mask use will (likely) be at the participants' discretion. **Full vaccination is defined by getting the full regimen of shots (Pfizer/Moderna = 2, J&J = 1) and at least one booster shot.** -------------- 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, November 2nd.  Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated, boostered, and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once.