Phoenix Society of Historical Swordsmanship

If you're interested in swords, this is a great place to learn how to use them. All the members here are very friendly and helpful, and no matter your experience level you can learn and have fun. If you're coming as a beginner please come on the first Saturday of the month, it's the intro to sword fighting and it's a good place to start learning the fundamentals.

Top notch fencing and swordfighting academy! They use techniques from translated manuscripts that list blocks, parries, movement and much more; so you know when you learn from them, you are doing exactly what European sword fighters used to do centuries past. Will be coming back every week for lessons 🤙

I've been coming to the Phoenix Society since August of last year (8/2022-10/2023 so far). It's a wonderful community, swordfighting is a really fun way to work out, we practice historical fencing systems based on primary sources, and the teachers are all fantastic at both fighting and teaching. Lots of loner gear which means you can start sparring as soon as you feel ready. Everyone works together to become better fencers, and the experienced students always help newer folks. People of most body types can get really good at HEMA when they find a fencing style which complements their natural strengths. Mordhau Historical Combat does the German KdF fencing tradition, while we focus on Italian sources like Fiore and Giganti. They're another great option if you live closer to Mesa, less loaner gear but very welcoming, with really good fighters and great teachers. I personally would recommend PSHS first. Beginner-friendly Mon. night longsword, Thurs. rapier, Fri. saber all 7-9 PM, sparring on Wed. 7-9 and Sat. 10-1 PM

An excellent club focused on teaching armed martial arts from European traditions. Having been part of the club for 3 years, and practicing martial arts for 10+ years, it is undoubtedly one of the most positive and generous clubs I have been a part of. There is regular sparring, technical analysis, scholarship, and community. Loaner gear is available for new club members, and is very affordable to attend. The club also has relationships with equipment vendors to get you discounts on your own gear. If you are interested in the historical fighting arts of Europe, come on down and give the club a try.

I take lightsaber classes here and they are quite fun! Learning a lot and staying active!