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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This past Sunday was the return of cutting classes to Swordwind! If you missed we will be having our next in November. Keep an eye on our schedule either here or in the gym for dates and times. We look forward to seeing you! Till then stay sharp! #HEMA

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Introducing a new yearly workshop day! This year, we are excited to focus on longsword and to welcome Quoc Lieu, Marshall Strong, and Michael Tucker as our guest instructors! Stay tuned for individual workshop descriptions! Registration is $35 and will include lunch! #HEMA

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Hey Charlotte,NC we will be helping out at the Charlotte Library's "Queen City Questival" role playing game day this Saturday from 11-3 at the University City Regional branch! We will be doing a dagger workshop as well as general sword sparring demos! It's always a fun time! Hope you see you there!

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

From time to time we will be showcasing some of our lesser known classes in a “Class Spotlight” feature! First up is Irish Collar and Elbow Wrestling with instructor Jessie Harrigan, which will be starting a new cycle on Monday July 13 so it’s the perfect time to come check it out. #HEMA

Info graphic about a Irish Collar and Elbow wrestling class

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Thank you to all the fencers and volunteers who came out to Queen's Quarterly 2! It was an excellent event and everyone fenced wonderfully. Congrats to all our medalists! Also, we have a stream recording up on YouTube. #HEMA www.youtube.com/live/AWcwvfK... www.youtube.com/live/-Keeg6p...

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Home sweet home! We just finished our first week of classes at our new home! We're excited for everything to come together and welcome students into our new gym. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this possible! Hope to see you there! ⚔️ #HEMA

Photo of the outside of a HEMA gym with a sign out front for Swordwind Historical Swordsmanship.

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Along with the new location and new class schedule comes a new monthly newsletter for all your club news and updates! You can find it in all the usual places as well as a physical copy at the new gym. Hope you enjoy! #HEMA drive.google.com/file/d/1mU6-...

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Hey All! Queen's Gambit will not happen this year due to issues with finding a suitable venue. Everything is not doom and gloom, however. Cutting has returned in full! We are bringing back Iron Harvest! Iron Harvest 2.0 is a weekend-long cutting competition that will take place July 24-26th! #HEMA

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

We want to thank everyone who came out to the first Queen’s Quarterly of 2026! We had a great time and want to give a big thanks to both our fighters and our staff and volunteers, who made this day possible. We look forward to seeing you again in a few months for Queen’s Quarterly 2. #HEMA

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Hey Charlotte,NC! We have a fun workshop coming this valentines day! swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/even...

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

We had our holiday party this past weekend. The theme was "It's a Wonderful Knife". We had tons of food and snacks, did a white elephant gift exchange, played dagger Pictionary, and did some blindfolded jingle bell dagger duels. Everyone had a great time! Hope everyone has a happy holiday season!

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Hey Charlotte NC at the end of the month we are holding one of our Women-only Beginner Longsword workshops. This event is open to EVERYONE who identifies as a woman. You will learn the fundamentals of wielding a traditional Longsword. Come check it out! #HEMA swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/even...

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Need something to do to escape your relatives for a few hours this Sunday or to help work off some of that turkey dinner? Come visit us and we will teach you how to fight with a Long Sword! swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/even...

People with swords and other weapons threatening a man dressed as Santa.

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Saturday we will be at the @geekerymarket.bsky.social doing sword fighting demos and talking to people about #HEMA.

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

We are doing the second installment in our #HEMA and Books series next Sunday the 28th here in Charlotte,NC. This time it is a beginner dagger workshop themed around the Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Hope to see you there! swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/even...

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Everyone had a fun time at the social on Saturday night! We had a ton of classic lunchbox snacks as well as some charcuterie aka "adult lunchables"! We played some trivia and then a few rounds of plushy dodgeball as well as some other school yard games! #HEMA

Group of people tossing a plushy around.

Table with numerous lunchbox school type snacks: fruit rollup, snack cakes, HI C juice boxes.

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

We are pleased to announce Krieger Armory is returning as a sponsor for Queen's Gambit 2025. This year they are graciously donating the prizes for both our Longsword and Side sword competitions. They will also be vendors at our event so be sure to stop by and check out their table! #HEMA

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Hey Charlotte, NC! We've partnered with Resident Culture to bring you a unique beginner workshop on site at the brewery called Blades and Brews. In this introductory workshop you will learn the fundamentals of wielding a traditional Longsword. swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/even...

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Congratulations to all our fencers who went to #SERFO this past weekend. Swordwind took home 3 medals (a 4th place, a silver, and a gold!) We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Queen's Gambit next month!

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

The first in our book inspired series! Come learn some beginner swordsmanship and start your training to become a cavalier! Learn to kick ass like the Ninth house. ONE FLESH, ONE END #HEMA #forthe9th swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/even...

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Queen's Gambit Presenters day 4...we have yet one more! #HEMA

Poster announcing a workshop by Michael Tucker on Feint, Probe, Attack.

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Presenters day three...who could it be? #HEMA

Poster for Queens Gambit 2025 announcing Jessica Blair as a presenter doing a workshop on Understanding AFAB Athletes.

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Day two of announcing our Queen’s Gambit 2025 presenters! More information, including full workshop/lecture information and presenter bios can be found on our website! www.swordwind.org/queensgambit2025 #HEMA

Poster for Queen's Gambit announcing Jess Rozek Maryland KdF as a speaker/presenter Friday at 8pm

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

All this week we will be announcing our Queen’s Gambit 2025 presenters and the topics they will be covering. More information, including full workshop/lecture information and presenter bios can be found on our website! www.swordwind.org/queensgambit2025 #HEMA First up:

Poster for Queens Gambit 2025 with a photo and class info for Mike The Viking Erbach from Warriors of Ash.

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Hey Charlotte, NC! We have a beginner longsword workshop coming up on May 25th 11:00am-01:30pm swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/even... In this introductory workshop you will learn the fundamentals of wielding a traditional Longsword, taught by our instructors and senior students. #HEMA #Charlotte

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Tomorrow afternoon we will be at the Common Market Oakwold to help them celebrate their anniversary as part of a mini-renaissance themed event. We will have a info table and be doing sparring demos from 12-5. Come check it out! #HEMA #Charlotte,NC #Charlotte

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

We want to congratulate the 9 fencers from our club who completed the International Skirmishing Association's 3rd campaign and earned their colors: (2 black, 3 blue, and 4 red)! Everyone is looking forward to the next campaign which will start up in a few months. #HEMA

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

We had a great time at our mock tournament this past weekend. We ended up with 6 fighters in longsword and 4 in dagger (where we tried out a new ruleset based on one used at SOCAL a few years back). Most importantly we trained some new judges and table staff! Thanks to everyone who came out. #HEMA

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

We are holding one of our mock tournaments this Saturday from 12-5. We will be running longsword and dagger tournaments.

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

For those in the Charlotte,NC area we will be doing demonstrations this Sunday from 12-5 at the "Charlotte Nerd and Nom" market (a geeky craft fair) at Sun Valley Commons 6431 Old Monroe Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079. Admission is free!

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

One of our instructors Owen (in the yellow jacket) suffered an unfortunate mishap with his Messer today after class. #HEMA

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

We are happy to announce a new class starting in March: "Spear Factor" or A Study in Spears: This class will focus on getting you more experienced with the world’s oldest weapon. Students will go through plays pulled from Marozzo’s various polearm sections but designed for a partisan. #HEMA

Two people in fencing masks fighting with rubber training spears.

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Hi all! We have a workshop coming up this Sunday with Derek Steel-Baron. He will be giving an expanded version of his 2024 Queens Gambit presentation "For Shifts and Giggles": "a riveting dive into the dark and oft confused world of "fencing footwork". #HEMA swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/plan...

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York School of Defence @ysod.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

The rage is real. This is your friendly neighbourhood reminder to all of our LGBTQIA+ friends around the world that we see you, we hear you, and we love you. You're welcome here and we will fight to defend your right to exist in a safe and free society. Bigots are not welcome here.

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

For people in the Charlotte,NC area we have another Beginner Longsword workshop coming up on 2-23-25. In this introductory workshop you will learn the fundamentals of wielding a traditional Longsword! All gear will be provided! swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/even... #HEMA

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

On 2/16/25 we are holding a workshop with Derek Steel-Baron - For Shifts and Giggles: a riveting dive into the dark and oft confused world of "fencing footwork". He presented this at last years Queen's Gambit tournament but has returned for an encore presentation! #HEMA

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Emerald @swordandwaistcoat.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

#Sword advice: when you’re successful/do something well rather that thinking about the specific technique you did or how you did them, think about the mental and emotional state you were in during the lead up to doing them, because this is possible to replicate. #HEMA #fencing #historicalfencing

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

We want to thank everyone who came out on Saturday to our first mock tournament of the year. Everyone stayed safe and had a great time! Hope to see you all at our next one in a few months. #HEMA

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