program
What we do
At the Page and Blade Society, we train, study, and compete in the style of martial arts of Medieval Europe. We train with swords, polearms, shields, daggers, and even some unarmed combat, using real techniques from writings passed down through history. We study the real history of this fascinating time period, and translate that into modern competition and self defense skills that are deeply engaging and surprisingly fun.
hISTORICAL EUROPEAN MARTIAL ARTS
Longsword
Our primary focus is in the longsword traditions of the sword master Joachim Meyer. He was a German swordsman who traveled all over Europe, sparred with many talented swordsmen, and trained under many other masters. Born in modern day Switzerland in the 1500’s, he wrote some of the most comprehensive and detailed treatise we have, ranging from grappling and daggers to polearms and armored combat. We are a small school, and relatively new, but under the rigorous study of Meyer’s treatise we have already begun collecting medals in the German Longsword tradition.
Rapier
Considered by many to be the pinnacle of dueling swords, the rapier is something we take very seriously at Page and Blade. It can be paired with a dagger, a small shield, or even a cloak or an empty hand… or in a pinch anything you can grab. We train this weapon with the respect and discipline it requires. We focus primarily on the teachings of Meyer for this weapon, but have begun to look into the teachings of the Spanish and Italian masters as well. Look forward to training with this deceptively simple blade, and all of this fascinating defensive sidearms that can go with it.
Saber
Whipping and swashbuckling mindgames at lightening speed, the singled handed curved weapons are an absolute blast. We teach Dussak, Saber, Cutlass, and any other version of this formidable weapon. Be ready to channel your inner Hussar or Pirate or Polish Fencer and start slashing, stabbing, and flourishing your way to victory with these fascinating weapons.
sword and shield
The Arming Sword and the Buckler or Shield is the most iconic of the medieval weapon combinations. Our study dates back to the famous I33 historical manual which dates back to the early 1300’s. It is the oldest known fencing manuscript from western traditions, and is still highly utilized to this day among the best competitive sword and shield fighters in the world. There are few feelings more satisfying than catching your opponents blade against your shield, and delivering a counter blow at the same time.
Armored Combat
While still in its early stages at this school, we are building a fight team for full armored combat. We are studying modern wrestling and Judo as well as historical fencing and ringen to create a powerful and conditioned group of fighters for fun, competition, and exhibition. Come try on a helmet, and see through the eyes of a knight. With up to seventy pounds of steel on your body, this sport isn’t for every one, but if you have the discipline and temperament to fight under extreme conditions, then you may find yourself on our buhurt and armored combat team.
YOGA
Now offering private group and private individual classes.
Try a class—on us
Come join us for a free introductory class. I mean come on, do you want to go through life knowing you had a chance to learn the sword and didn’t take it?