Welcome to
Rocket City HEMA
A school for the study and practice of historical sword fighting
Who Are We?
Rocket City HEMA is Huntsville’s first school for the study of historical European martial arts. We practice techniques found in Medieval and Renaissance-era fencing manuals and apply them in a modern context. We are also the only HEMA school in the south to focus on armor!
What Is HEMA?
Historical European martial arts (HEMA) refers to a variety of martial arts of European origin, particularly fencing systems which have died out long ago. The HEMA movement seeks to recreate these arts through the study of manuals and treatises written in the times when these arts were still in active use.
What Do We Train?
We practice a wide variety of weapon arts, including German longsword, Scottish backsword, and Italian rapier. We also train some sword-free systems like dagger, ringen (wrestling), and armored combat.
See all we have to offer below!
Interested? Try out one of our beginner classes!
Recent News
January Beginners Course – Now Open for Sign-Ups!
Learn the basics of the main sword systems taught at the school. All gear is provided – just bring yourself!
Join us for two Saturdays in January, 17th and 24th, from 3 – 5pm.
Hville Blast – An Interview with RCH
Watch the Hville Blast’s interview with Walker Skaggs, owner and proprietor of Rocket City HEMA. Learn about the school’s offerings and how you can get started fencing.
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