Historical Martial Arts (Swordsmanship) Classes

Swordsmanship Classes

The museum offers high quality classes open to anyone in the community. The classes cover a variety of different types of swordsmanship, including historical martial arts from various cultures and eras, to modern interpretations, and even athletic classes. For information about our classes, please e-mail Academy@SwordsmanshipMuseum.org

(Don't forget about our weekly clubs as well)

Class info:

Many classes include optional sparring, though not all. All entry-level equipment and gear is included (except for athletic cups for male students who wish to spar)
Email Academy@SwordsmanshipMuseum.org for questions.
Age: Most classes are for adults, 16 and over (Students under 18 must have parent sign waiver).("Teen Swordsmanship Club" is for ages 11-16)

January 2025 Swordsmanship Classes
(Click the class to be taken to the registration)

Holland Introductory Classes (Newbies welcome!)

Grand Rapids Introductory Classes (Newbies welcome!)

Muskegon Introductory Classes (Newbies welcome!)

Introduction to Longsword - Tuesdays 6-8pm

Kalamazoo Introductory Classes (Newbies welcome!)

Introduction to Longsword - Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm
Continuing Classes at all locations
Kalamazoo - Longsword Lvl 3 - Mondays 6:30-8:30

Weekly Clubs (No experience needed!)

Teen Swordsmanship Club, Evening (Ages 11-16) - Wednesdays (6:30-8:30pm. Register Anytime!) Grand Rapids, MI
New Dawn Kyber Squadron (LED Sabers+) - Thursdays (7-9pm, Register Anytime!) Grand Rapids, MI
Longsword Society - HEMA Club- Every Other Saturday, (10am-12pm. Register Anytime!) Grand Rapids, MI

February 2025 Swordsmanship Classes
(Click the class to be taken to the registration)

Grand Rapids Introductory Classes (Newbies welcome!)

Muskegon Introductory Classes (Newbies welcome!)

No introduction classes this month

Kalamazoo Introductory Classes (Newbies welcome!)

Introduction to Longsword - Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm (Registration coming soon)
Continuing Classes at all locations
Kalamazoo - Longsword Lvl 2 - Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 (registration coming soon!)
Muskegon - Longsword Lvl 2 - Tuesdays 6-8pm

Weekly Clubs (No experience needed!)

Teen Swordsmanship Club, Evening (Ages 11-16) - Wednesdays (6:30-8:30pm. Register Anytime!) Grand Rapids, MI
New Dawn Kyber Squadron (LED Sabers+) - Thursdays (7-9pm, Register Anytime!) Grand Rapids, MI
Longsword Society - HEMA Club- Every Other Saturday, (10am-12pm. Register Anytime!) Grand Rapids, MI

March 2025 Swordsmanship Classes
(Click the class to be taken to the registration)

Grand Rapids Introductory Classes (Newbies welcome!)

Muskegon Introductory Classes (Newbies welcome!)

No introduction classes this month

Kalamazoo Introductory Classes (Newbies welcome!)

Introduction to Longsword - Mondays 6:30-8:30pm (Registration coming soon)
Continuing Classes at all locations
Kalamazoo - Longsword Lvl 3 - Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 (registration coming soon!)
Kalamazoo - Longsword Lvl 2 - Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 (registration coming soon!)
Muskegon - Longsword Lvl 3 - Tuesdays 6-8pm

Weekly Clubs (No experience needed!)

Teen Swordsmanship Club, Evening (Ages 11-16) - Wednesdays (6:30-8:30pm. Register Anytime!) Grand Rapids, MI
New Dawn Kyber Squadron (LED Sabers+) - Thursdays (7-9pm, Register Anytime!) Grand Rapids, MI
Longsword Society - HEMA Club- Every Other Saturday, (10am-12pm. Register Anytime!) Grand Rapids, MI

We are adding new classes all the time! If you are interested in a combat system, technique, or weapon that you do not see, please let us know by emailing academy@swordsmanshipmuseum.org