Tournament Companies
Swordplay Symposium International An international advisory body dedicated to the cross-pollinization for practitioners of medieval martial arts. Historical Armed Combat Association (HACA) An organization dedicated to the exploration and teaching of medieval and Renaissance swordsmanship. Features high-quality reproductions of historical manuscripts, reading lists, and guides for practice using the HACA method. The Academy for European Medieval Martial Arts is another similar organization based in Canada but with a recent New York chapter. Association for Historical Fencing: Dediated to the preservation of ancient and classical fencing Stoccatta School of Defense: Stephen Hand's school in Australia Chicago Swordplay Guild: Greg Mele and his host of fine swordsmen teach in Chicago, specializing in medieval fighting techniques. Martinez Academy of Arms: Ramon Martinez teaches not only his specialty of the Spanish Style of rapier combat, but Italian and classical fencing forms as well. A fine school located in New York City. London Company of Maisters of Defense: Terry Brown's fine London school Schola St. George: Our own fechtbuch school here in the San Fransisco Bay Area A Behourd This company is in Italy with some nice graphic presentations. Knights of the Azure Cross: Competitive jousting in California Order of the Boar: Competitive jousting in New Zealand Ordre of the Blak Pryns (Jousting Society in Australia) Destrier 15th century equestrian group in the UK