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If we have to reschedule at the last minute due to rain, illness, etc, then we’ll write to you here. So check this page before coming to class!

Here are our latest updates:

Monday May 4 – no class; park sparring instead!

Greetings, fencers. On Monday May 4, class is cancelled (reason: our usual hall is going to be packed full of second-hand objects for the church’s fundraiser sale). But all is not lost! Instead of our usual class, we’re going to get together to do open sparring in East Rock Park. We’ll meet at the usual…

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Friday class: smallsword

Starting Friday, may 1st and running until June 12th, our next class will be a 6 week introduction to the 18th century smallsword! When someone calls you a liar, the only *reasonable* way to defend your honor is a duel to the death. Taught by Ben Kiss, this smallsword class focuses on competitive smallsword combat…

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04/03/2026 class cancellation and 2026 multiweapon tournament announcement

This Friday, April 4th, 2026, class is cancelled for good friday at the request of the venue. Saber class will continue for 3 weeks past then, with the last saber class on Friday, April 24th, 2026. Saber will be followed by smallsword class, starting May 1st. (more details to come) Additionally, our annual multiweapon tournament’s…

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02/23/2026 class cancellation

Given the amount of snow we got last night and condition of roads, class will be cancelled tonight, Monday, February 23rd. Class will be in session as normal this Friday, starting our new saber class. Next Monday, as the first Monday of the month, will be sparring night. See you all then!

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