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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 · 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 · 10/02/2026

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 · 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 · 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.

Two people holding a capri sun and fruit snack package

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Thanks to everyone who came out to our Beginner Workshop today!! We had a great time and look forward to hopefully seeing some of you in class! #HEMA

A group of people in a gym. They are holding swords towards the camera.

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Yesterday Swordwind competed in the second muster of our skirmishing campaign. #HEMA

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Swordwind now offers gift certificates for all your gift giving needs! Just send us an email or message us here for more information or to place an order!

An image offering gift certificates for Swordwind

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Thursday throwback to this past spring when @swordwind.bsky.social hosted a "flail fight night" using crocheted flails/morning stars. The inside of the ball end was a rubber dodge ball and the chain was stitched as well for safety. Pattern from www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #HEMA

Two people fighting in a gym with crocheted morning star / flails

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Swordwind @swordwind.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Swordwind had our first ever #HEMA #skrimishing muster today. We ended up with 9 fencers who each fought in 16 matches over the course of 3 hours. Everyone had a great time and learned a lot for our next meetup in December.

Group picture of 9 people in HEMA gear with swords.

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