Schedule
Friday
4 PM – Clinics
4PM Weapon and Equipment Check
4:15 Silvia - Close Play
4:15 Greg - Armizare pt.1
4:30 Tim - Judging & App.
5pm Francesco - Mattei
5pm Stefano - Rapier & Dagger
6PM Opening Ceremony
Announcements
Demonstration
7PM Social Dinner
Location TBD
Saturday
8 AM to 9 AM – Weapons & Equipment Check
9 AM – Open Single Rapier
1 PM to 2 PM – Weapons & Equipment Check
2 PM – Open Saber
3 PM - Clinics
3-4:30pm Alberto (Destreza)
3-4:30pm Greg - Armizare pt.2
4 PM to 5 PM – Weapons & Equipment Check
5 PM – Open Smallsword
Sunday
8 AM to 9 AM – Weapons & Equipment Check
9 AM Open Rapier & Dagger
1 PM to 2 PM – Weapons & Equipment Check
2 PM Pilot Longsword Tournament
(Participation limited to approximately 15–20 competitors.)
3PM - Clinics
3:15 - 4:15pm Alberto Destreza
3:15 - 4:15pm Greg-Armizare
4:30 - 5:30 Francesco - Matai
5:30 PM Closing Ceremony
Frequently Asked Questions
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To attend as a combatant, student, or spectator, you must purchase an admission ticket.
Participation in tournaments and martial classes requires separate registration, unless you have purchased the Duelist Pass.
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You can find the full International Technical Rules by following this link:
👉 International Technical RulesHere is a quick video for a summary of the rules provided by Joy of HEMA
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ALL EVENT ACTIVITIES
Tournaments · Workshops · Free Fencing · Performances will take place on the grounds of:HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
1130 W 34th St
Houston, TX 77018 -
The Tournament of Defense will be held:
November 6–8, 2026
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General Admission Tickets
Full refunds available until August 1, 2026
No refunds after August 1, 2026
Registrations may be transferred to another person
If the event is cancelled, all ticket purchases will be refunded
(Travel and lodging expenses are not reimbursed)
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Children 12 & Under get in for free.