Swordwind
@swordwind.bsky.social
We are a #HEMA club located in Charlotte, NC.
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Swordwind
@swordwind.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Swordwind - Historical Swordsmanship
Historic European Martial Arts (HEMA) school in the Charlotte, Huntersville, Gastonia, Concord, Rockhill region teaching longsword, sidesword, dagger, military saber, and polearm combat.
www.swordwind.org
We're Swordwind, a historical European martial arts club in Charlotte, NC with classes every Sun, Mon, Wed, and Sat. We hope to see you there! You can find us on the web at
www.swordwind.org or on FB at www.facebook.com/SwordwindHS/ ⚔️
www.swordwind.org or on FB at www.facebook.com/SwordwindHS/ ⚔️
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!
December 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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!
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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December 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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...
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...
November 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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...
Saturday we will be at the @geekerymarket.bsky.social doing sword fighting demos and talking to people about #HEMA.
November 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Saturday we will be at the @geekerymarket.bsky.social doing sword fighting demos and talking to people about #HEMA.
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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September 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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...
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
September 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
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
June 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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
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.
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June 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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...
swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/even...
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!
June 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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!
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...
ONE FLESH, ONE END #HEMA #forthe9th swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/even...
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June 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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...
ONE FLESH, ONE END #HEMA #forthe9th swordwind.pushpress.com/landing/even...
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
June 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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
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:
First up:
June 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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:
First up:
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
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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May 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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
In this introductory workshop you will learn the fundamentals of wielding a traditional Longsword, taught by our instructors and senior students. #HEMA #Charlotte
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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May 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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
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
April 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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
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
April 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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
We are holding one of our mock tournaments this Saturday from 12-5. We will be running longsword and dagger tournaments.
March 31, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We are holding one of our mock tournaments this Saturday from 12-5. We will be running longsword and dagger tournaments.
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!
6431 Old Monroe Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079. Admission is free!
March 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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!
6431 Old Monroe Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079. Admission is free!
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
"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
February 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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
"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
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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February 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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...