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HEMA is not a cheap hobby. A typical kit can cost anywhere between $1,000 and $1,500 dollars. Many clubs either require members to purchase their own gear or provide loaner gear at a substantial rental fee. We are able to keep HEMA affordable for new people by collecting donations. Check below for our current goals and see how far we have come. Please consider donating today.
Club Status Winter 2024
Currently we’re in the middle of a location kerfuffle. The short version is that we signed a lease on a location which will ideally become our permanent home which will feature the following amenities:
4000 square feet of space
Gear storage room for students to leave their gear at the club
Reception area for check in and merchandise purchasing
Lounge area for sitting on the couch and playing video games
Gym with free weights and cable machine
We were made aware that we’d need to get some permits to open. What we weren’t aware of was what work would be required to obtain the permits. Temporarily we will be hosting Wednesday night classes at Ace Axe Throwing in Homestead PA and at Highland Park on Saturdays. For the long version, please ready our most recent blog post on the subject. We will be making additional blog posts as developments continue but we have every intention to hold class and social gatherings during this admittedly awkward transitionary stage.
Hilt and Helm Fights at Queens Court Open 2022
Hilt and Helm fought at the 2022 Queens Court Open Longword tournament and placed in the top 4 of 34 fighters!
Hilt and Helm Fencing Club Marches in Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March 2022
Hilt and Helm fencing club marched in the 2022 Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March through the City!
Funfecht 2022 a success!
Hilt and Helm successfully held its first sponsored event: Funfecht 2022!
Phase 1 of Fundraising Completed!
Club mates showing off the new jackets we acquired thanks to our donors’ generous contributions!
Phase 1 Fundraising makes significant strides!
Our office is starting to look pretty swanky with all of this donated equipment!
MKDF stuns Hilt and Helm with exceptionally generous donation!
Thanks to a generous donation from MKDF, we now have enough masks for everyone!
Hilt and Helm goes to “Lookin’ Sharp”
Hilt and Helm goes to “Lookin’ Sharp” Rapier and Messer tournament held by Royal Arts Fencing Academy. Comes back with 12 new loaner weapons. Thanks RAFA!
Hilt and Helm Meets Phase 0 Fundraising Goals
Hilt and Helm completes their phase 0 fundraising goals!