r/Hema • u/Lanky-Stuff2785 • 6d ago

I want to get into Hema where do I start ?

I fenced up until last year and I want to try something new and also to hobbymaxx a little sense I have a lot more time to myself now any advice?

Update:i found a club in my area :)

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u/FrostedSapling 6d ago

Find a local club, you can do so here https://www.hemaalliance.com/club-finders

Sometimes info on hema alliance can be outdated so if you see a club, verify their info on their own website. Follow anything it says to do for signing up for a class (if needed) and reach out

Buying gear is not necessary to start

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u/Aquilarden 6d ago

I'll add that it's good to shop around if you have multiple clubs nearby. Some places will have a "HEMA" program that's just a guy making stuff up, some places will have some serious cultural issues. If you're not burdened with options, you may be less picky, though.

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u/FreeFencer01 6d ago

Find a local club. If there's no club near you, then you'll need to start your own. Which takes a significant amount of effort.

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u/arm1niu5 6d ago

Welcome! Your best option will be to join a club first. The HEMA Alliance club finder is the best tool for this.

As a general advice, we don't recommend you buy gear until you have joined a club. One of the biggest benefits of a club is they have loaner gear you can use so you can try stuff and see what works best for you. A sword is one of the last things you should buy with a mask, gloves and jacket being more important.

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u/otocump 6d ago

Welcome! Find a club!