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Welcome adventurer! Through your sharp wit, show of bravery, or magical charisma, you’ve been chosen to attend the Ludus Ferocia Historical Combat academy. Here, you can learn the finer points of swordsmanship in over 8 different historical weapons.

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LEARN ABOUT ALL OUR CLASSES BELOW

LONGSWORD

A knightly, two-handed weapon studied from the German Tradition and the most popular HEMA dicipline in the world.
LANGES MESSER

The “Long Knife”. A single-handed sword that was carried by every status of person all over Europe.
SABER

Taught from the British tradition, this agile and versatile weapon was a military-staple and used world-wide.
RAPIER

The ultimate dueling sword. Agile and deadly, rapier fighting has some of the most developed and complex techniques in all of sword fighting.
KENJUTSU

The ancient art of the Japanese sword. The katana is a legendary cutting sword used by the Samurai warrior class.
Sword and Shield

Used by every culture, the sword and shield provides both protection and a deadly offense. Learn how to use a buckler and strapped shield here.
Doyle Irish Stick

As a 400 year old martial art, Doyle stick fighting is a living lineage that we carry on to this day. It is as deadly now as it was back then.
SCOTTISH BROADSWORD

The deadly weapon of the highland warriors. Basket Hilted Broadswords not only provided its user with copious amounts of hand protection, but a fair amount of style as well.

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To attend our school, you must be a minimum of 13 years old
No! You can be a beginner or a seasoned sword-fighter and find a place with us. We will work with what level you are at and help you improve
All around, you will be able to blow off stress, make new friends, talk with others about subjects you care about, lose weight, and get in better physical and mental health. Sword-based martial arts is an amazing way to improve yourself on all fronts.
We welcome everyone from all races, gender, ethnicities, cultures, and orientations. We are women-friendly and believe that diversity makes a group more enjoyable and stronger. We have a zero tolerance policy for discrimination, so come as you are.
No! We have a stockpile of arms and gear for you to borrow until you get your own. We will warn though that all loaner gear is first-come-first-serve and may run short in larger classes.
Absolutely! We have a very detailed GEAR GUIDE page that can help you find what you need and our experienced staff can point you to the gear that is perfect for you and your budget!
No strings attached! If you are seeing this page, you may sign up for a 100% free week of training and may try all the classes we offer. At the end of your week, we will follow up with you to see if you would like to join us. Until then, your gold remains yours!

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NORVA Free Week Pass | Historical Fighting Arts

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One full week of Historical European Martial Arts training—longsword, sword & shield, sabre, grappling, and more—completely free. All loaner gear is provided, so you can step right into the action.

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