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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.
Upcoming Events
Lynx Cup - February 13th 2026
February Potluck - February 20th 2026
Gender Blender - February 27th 2026
Scottie Scuffle - March 8th 2026
Pillowfecht 12: M@g!c the Gathering Step - March TBD 2026
Funfecht - May 19th 2026
Pillow-Fecht Fall 2022
Pillow-Fecht Fall 2022 ends with the crowning of the new Pillow-Fecht champion: Jonah Driver aka “Robert the Snooze”
Cross Roads 2022
Hilt and Helm travels to Delaware Ohio for Columbus Saber Academy’s Annual Event: Cross Roads Longsword and Saber Tournament!
Chris Shelton loses a sword fight to a small child at Tekko 2022
Come and read the tale of how a fencing master was bested by a small child!
Flowerpoint 2022: Fertilizer
Hilt and Helm fencing club attended FlowerPoint: Fertilizer where instructor Chris Shelton debuted his Rapier and Cape class
Phase 2 of Fundraising Completed!
Hilt and Helm Fencing Club Reaches its Phase 2 Fundraising Goals!
Hilt and Helm Fights at Lord Baltimore’s Challenge 2022
Hilt and Helm Fencing Club fights at Lord Baltimore’s Challenge!
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!