Yes! New members are welcome to sign up by filling out the form at the bottom of our site.
We are also currently accepting additional private training clients.
We are carefully running practices.
Vaccination, or an equivalent, doctor-approved alternative is required.
See our COVID-19 Safety Policies.
Mixed Weapon Martial Arts (MWMA). MMA with weapons. Weapon-based sport combat.
We blend a variety of systems to train better fighters without the bull. We aren’t limited to Western/Eastern/whatever. Use what works, toss what doesn’t.
We don’t teach self-defense. This is a combat sport, not modern combatives. As such, we make no claims that anything you learn during practice will help you defend yourself “on da streetz”.
Group training is for adults 18+.
Private training is available for anyone 14yrs or older.
Absolutely. Just swing by on any practice day. See our Austin schedule.
Clothes that are suitable for athletic activity (stretching, lunging, etc.), closed-toe shoes, and bring your own water.
Beginners are usually allowed to do controlled sparring with their coach from Day 1 if they wish.
We use blunt, flexible steel or bamboo depending on your skill level, as assessed by the coaches.
This is a combat sport with weapons.
All sword-, staff-, dagger-, etc.-fighting can fall under the historic umbrella term of “fencing”.
We do not teach Modern Olympic Fencing (foil, saber, epee).
Yes. Our Head Coach teaches HEMA as a study through private training.
Equipment We Recommend
Most protective gear and training tools are NOT suited to Mixed Weapon Martial Arts (MWMA) training. We use specially designed equipment to simulate unarmored weapon combat as closely as possible while still remaining as safe as possible. Click the button below to see our list of recommended equipment.