Classes begin at 7:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday and are open to ages 14 and up, welcoming both beginners and experienced fencers. Using AFO’s unique 1-2-3 system, students build strong fencing fundamentals in a supportive environment. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym shoes, and arrive a few minutes early to prepare before class. 🤺
Tournament of Defense is All For One Fencing’s signature historical fencing tournament, bringing together fighters, clubs, and spectators for a weekend of thrilling steel, strategy, and sportsmanship.
This multi-weapon event celebrates the art of historical European swordplay through competitive bouts, martial classes, and community-driven fencing. Competitors will test their skill across multiple disciplines including Single Rapier, Rapier & Dagger, Team Rapier, Smallsword, and Sabre, showcasing both classical technique and modern competitive intensity.
Hosted by All For One Fencing (AFO) in Houston, Texas, the Tournament of Defense welcomes experienced fighters, new competitors, and curious spectators alike. In addition to the tournament brackets, attendees can enjoy guest instructor classes, weapon-specific workshops, and opportunities to connect with fencing clubs from across the region.
Whether you come to compete, learn, or simply witness the elegance and excitement of historical sword combat, Tournament of Defense is a celebration of skill, tradition, and community.
This Thursday class provides focused instruction in multiple historical fencing disciplines, including Rapier & Dagger, Single Rapier, Smallsword, and Sabre. Designed for current students, it offers an opportunity to deepen skills, gain additional practice time, and explore different weapons within a structured training environment.
Our Youth Rapier & Smallsword Class (ages 10–14) introduces young fencers to the fundamentals of historical fencing in a fun and supportive environment. Students develop agility, footwork, and foundational blade skills through guided instruction, with supervised fencing once core skills are established. Classes are held Thursdays from 7:00–7:45 PM, and loaner equipment is available for beginners. ⚔️
Classes begin at 7:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday and are open to ages 14 and up, welcoming both beginners and experienced fencers. Using AFO’s unique 1-2-3 system, students build strong fencing fundamentals in a supportive environment. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym shoes, and arrive a few minutes early to prepare before class. 🤺
Classes begin at 7:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday and are open to ages 14 and up, welcoming both beginners and experienced fencers. Using AFO’s unique 1-2-3 system, students build strong fencing fundamentals in a supportive environment. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym shoes, and arrive a few minutes early to prepare before class. 🤺
This Thursday class provides focused instruction in multiple historical fencing disciplines, including Rapier & Dagger, Single Rapier, Smallsword, and Sabre. Designed for current students, it offers an opportunity to deepen skills, gain additional practice time, and explore different weapons within a structured training environment.
Our Youth Rapier & Smallsword Class (ages 10–14) introduces young fencers to the fundamentals of historical fencing in a fun and supportive environment. Students develop agility, footwork, and foundational blade skills through guided instruction, with supervised fencing once core skills are established. Classes are held Thursdays from 7:00–7:45 PM, and loaner equipment is available for beginners. ⚔️
Classes begin at 7:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday and are open to ages 14 and up, welcoming both beginners and experienced fencers. Using AFO’s unique 1-2-3 system, students build strong fencing fundamentals in a supportive environment. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym shoes, and arrive a few minutes early to prepare before class. 🤺
Classes begin at 7:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday and are open to ages 14 and up, welcoming both beginners and experienced fencers. Using AFO’s unique 1-2-3 system, students build strong fencing fundamentals in a supportive environment. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym shoes, and arrive a few minutes early to prepare before class. 🤺
We’re bringing the Tournament of Defense Judges, Rules & Fencing Seminar to Wichita on July 18th (9am–4pm), and it’s shaping up to be a powerhouse day of learning, pressure-testing, and leveling up.
We’ve got an incredible lineup:
Court Dyke (Wichita Fencing & HEMA Academy) – Sword & Buckler
Tim D’Ambrosio (Monarch Historical Fencing) – Longsword
Tim Guerinot (AFO) – Rapier & Rapier & Dagger
Levi Fontaine (Sword School Wichita) – Rapier
This seminar also includes official judges certification through Italian USAcli, directed by Francesco Loda—giving you the opportunity to be recognized as a certified judge and compensated at the Tournament of Defense come this November. Whether you want to sharpen your fencing under the Technical Rules Set, step into judging, or deepen your understanding of “hit without being hit,” this is the room to be in.
Wichita Fencing & HEMA Academy
751 George Washington Blvd, Wichita, KS
Come train, ask questions, and push your game forward. Let’s raise the bar together. Huzzah.
This Thursday class provides focused instruction in multiple historical fencing disciplines, including Rapier & Dagger, Single Rapier, Smallsword, and Sabre. Designed for current students, it offers an opportunity to deepen skills, gain additional practice time, and explore different weapons within a structured training environment.
Our Youth Rapier & Smallsword Class (ages 10–14) introduces young fencers to the fundamentals of historical fencing in a fun and supportive environment. Students develop agility, footwork, and foundational blade skills through guided instruction, with supervised fencing once core skills are established. Classes are held Thursdays from 7:00–7:45 PM, and loaner equipment is available for beginners. ⚔️
Classes begin at 7:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday and are open to ages 14 and up, welcoming both beginners and experienced fencers. Using AFO’s unique 1-2-3 system, students build strong fencing fundamentals in a supportive environment. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym shoes, and arrive a few minutes early to prepare before class. 🤺
Classes begin at 7:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday and are open to ages 14 and up, welcoming both beginners and experienced fencers. Using AFO’s unique 1-2-3 system, students build strong fencing fundamentals in a supportive environment. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym shoes, and arrive a few minutes early to prepare before class. 🤺
This Thursday class provides focused instruction in multiple historical fencing disciplines, including Rapier & Dagger, Single Rapier, Smallsword, and Sabre. Designed for current students, it offers an opportunity to deepen skills, gain additional practice time, and explore different weapons within a structured training environment.
Our Youth Rapier & Smallsword Class (ages 10–14) introduces young fencers to the fundamentals of historical fencing in a fun and supportive environment. Students develop agility, footwork, and foundational blade skills through guided instruction, with supervised fencing once core skills are established. Classes are held Thursdays from 7:00–7:45 PM, and loaner equipment is available for beginners. ⚔️
Classes begin at 7:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday and are open to ages 14 and up, welcoming both beginners and experienced fencers. Using AFO’s unique 1-2-3 system, students build strong fencing fundamentals in a supportive environment. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym shoes, and arrive a few minutes early to prepare before class. 🤺
Classes begin at 7:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday and are open to ages 14 and up, welcoming both beginners and experienced fencers. Using AFO’s unique 1-2-3 system, students build strong fencing fundamentals in a supportive environment. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym shoes, and arrive a few minutes early to prepare before class. 🤺
This Thursday class provides focused instruction in multiple historical fencing disciplines, including Rapier & Dagger, Single Rapier, Smallsword, and Sabre. Designed for current students, it offers an opportunity to deepen skills, gain additional practice time, and explore different weapons within a structured training environment.
Our Youth Rapier & Smallsword Class (ages 10–14) introduces young fencers to the fundamentals of historical fencing in a fun and supportive environment. Students develop agility, footwork, and foundational blade skills through guided instruction, with supervised fencing once core skills are established. Classes are held Thursdays from 7:00–7:45 PM, and loaner equipment is available for beginners. ⚔️
Classes begin at 7:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday and are open to ages 14 and up, welcoming both beginners and experienced fencers. Using AFO’s unique 1-2-3 system, students build strong fencing fundamentals in a supportive environment. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym shoes, and arrive a few minutes early to prepare before class. 🤺
Classes begin at 7:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday and are open to ages 14 and up, welcoming both beginners and experienced fencers. Using AFO’s unique 1-2-3 system, students build strong fencing fundamentals in a supportive environment. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym shoes, and arrive a few minutes early to prepare before class. 🤺
This Thursday class provides focused instruction in multiple historical fencing disciplines, including Rapier & Dagger, Single Rapier, Smallsword, and Sabre. Designed for current students, it offers an opportunity to deepen skills, gain additional practice time, and explore different weapons within a structured training environment.
Our Youth Rapier & Smallsword Class (ages 10–14) introduces young fencers to the fundamentals of historical fencing in a fun and supportive environment. Students develop agility, footwork, and foundational blade skills through guided instruction, with supervised fencing once core skills are established. Classes are held Thursdays from 7:00–7:45 PM, and loaner equipment is available for beginners. ⚔️
Classes begin at 7:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday and are open to ages 14 and up, welcoming both beginners and experienced fencers. Using AFO’s unique 1-2-3 system, students build strong fencing fundamentals in a supportive environment. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym shoes, and arrive a few minutes early to prepare before class. 🤺
Classes begin at 7:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday and are open to ages 14 and up, welcoming both beginners and experienced fencers. Using AFO’s unique 1-2-3 system, students build strong fencing fundamentals in a supportive environment. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym shoes, and arrive a few minutes early to prepare before class. 🤺
This Thursday class provides focused instruction in multiple historical fencing disciplines, including Rapier & Dagger, Single Rapier, Smallsword, and Sabre. Designed for current students, it offers an opportunity to deepen skills, gain additional practice time, and explore different weapons within a structured training environment.
Our Youth Rapier & Smallsword Class (ages 10–14) introduces young fencers to the fundamentals of historical fencing in a fun and supportive environment. Students develop agility, footwork, and foundational blade skills through guided instruction, with supervised fencing once core skills are established. Classes are held Thursdays from 7:00–7:45 PM, and loaner equipment is available for beginners. ⚔️
Classes begin at 7:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday and are open to ages 14 and up, welcoming both beginners and experienced fencers. Using AFO’s unique 1-2-3 system, students build strong fencing fundamentals in a supportive environment. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym shoes, and arrive a few minutes early to prepare before class. 🤺
Classes begin at 7:30 PM every Monday and Wednesday and are open to ages 14 and up, welcoming both beginners and experienced fencers. Using AFO’s unique 1-2-3 system, students build strong fencing fundamentals in a supportive environment. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and gym shoes, and arrive a few minutes early to prepare before class. 🤺
This Thursday class provides focused instruction in multiple historical fencing disciplines, including Rapier & Dagger, Single Rapier, Smallsword, and Sabre. Designed for current students, it offers an opportunity to deepen skills, gain additional practice time, and explore different weapons within a structured training environment.
