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26Q1 Beginner Longsword Tournament — MyTHS (Maryland Training in Historical Swordsmanship) After eight weeks of dedicated training, our Beginner Longsword class wrapped up their course the best way possible—by stepping onto the floor and competing in our Beginner Tournament. Over the past t...

First Beginner Longsword Tournament of 2026!

They had 8 weeks of training then we pit them against each other for a beginner only tournament.

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#hema

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2026 January Beginner Tournament. Fantastic time and fun had by all!

Congratulations to our top four finishers:
🥇 Jeffrey Marsh
🥈 Ryan Wolfe
🥉 Steven Vroman
4️⃣ Ethan Shovlin

Sign up for our new beginner class staring in April.
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#hema #swords

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We meet once a week for 8 weeks, Tuesday nights from 8:00–9:30 PM. No experience needed and all equipment is provided—just show up ready to learn, move, and have fun with a great community. Space is limited, so don’t wait!

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#sword #hema

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🎄⚔️ Krampusfecht 2025 is coming! Have you been naughty or nice? Either way, the only thing we’ll judge is your swordsmanship—though Krampus may add some chaos magic. Join us Dec 16 for a festive MyTHS tournament with prizes and fun. Horns optional! 😈⚔️

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Slice and Dice — MyTHS (Maryland Training in Historical Swordsmanship)

🎲 We’re gearing up for Slice and Dice, our one-day RPG fundraiser! We’re looking for GMs to volunteer and run games—sign up before Dec 31 to help make it happen! ⚔️
👉 swordmyths.org/slice-and-dice

#SliceAndDice #MyTHS #TTRPG

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Halloween 2025 — MyTHS (Maryland Training in Historical Swordsmanship) 🎃 MyTHS Halloween Party & Training Recap! 🎃 Last night, MyTHS celebrated Halloween in true swordfighter fashion—with costumes, camaraderie, and great fencing! We held our annual costume contes...

Halloween 2025

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#hema #rapier #longsword #halloween

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Slice & Dice 2026 — MyTHS (Maryland Training in Historical Swordsmanship) 🎲 A One-Day Gaming Fundraiser for MyTHS! ⚔️ 🏰 Event Details Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026 Time: 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Bel Air Armory, 37 N Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014 Play. Fence. Suppo...

🎲⚔️ Join us for Slice & Dice 2026!
A one-day tabletop RPG fundraiser for MyTHS — with games, raffles, snacks & a boffer bear pit!

🗓️ March 15, 2026 | 🕜 1:30–6:30 PM
📍 Bel Air Armory, MD
🎟️ Tickets on sale Jan!
🔗 swordmyths.org/news/slice-amp-dice-2026

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Maryland Training in Historical Swordmanship

⚔️ Give the gift of swordfighting! ⚔️
Our Beginner Longsword Class starts Jan 6, 2026—perfect as a holiday gift or New Year’s resolution. Get in shape, learn to wield a sword, and meet new people. 💥 2025 sold out—don’t wait!
👉 myths.tidyhq.com/public/sched...

#HEMA #Maryland

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Maryland Training in Historical Swordmanship

⚔️ Beginner Longsword Class – Starts Jan 6, 2026! ⚔️
Ever wanted to learn how to swordfight? Our 8-week beginner course is the perfect place to start. We sold out every class in 2025—don’t wait, spots will go fast!
👉 Sign up today: myths.tidyhq.com/public/sched...

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#hema #beginner #sword #longsword

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MyTHS showed up strong at Queen’s Gambit 2025! Gabe placed 2nd (rapier & dagger), 4th (dagger), and 15th (longsword). Matthew judged all weekend, and friends from MKDF fenced too. Read the full recap: swordmyths.org/blog/ ⚔️ #MyTHS #QueensGambit2025 #HEMA

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Maryland Training in Historical Swordmanship

🎲 Slice and Dice is a one-day RPG fundraiser for MyTHS! Buy a ticket to join a game or upgrade to pick your table. Enjoy raffles, boffer fights & more—support the club! ⚔️
🎟️ Get details & tickets: myths.tidyhq.com
#SliceAndDice #MyTHS #TTRPG #Fundraiser

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Maryland Training in Historical Swordmanship | TidyHQ

Last chance to get the limited 2025 Death Metal MyTHS shirt! Order by August 2nd at myths.tidyhq.com/public/shop/.... Custom made by a local company—pickup at the club ~3 weeks later. Huge thanks to Kris for the design and logistics! 🖤⚔️ #MyTHS #HEMA #Fundraiser

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Queens Gambit 2025 — MyTHS (Maryland Training in Historical Swordsmanship) This past weekend, MyTHS instructors Matthew and Gabe traveled to compete and serve at Queen’s Gambit 2025 . Gabe fought all weekend long, taking on dagger, longsword, and sidesword with compan...

Queens Gambit 2025 this weekend!

Gabe took Silver in rapier and dagger. He placed 5th in Dagger and 15 on Longsword. Awesome time and fun event!

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ARFL Rapier and Dagger July 2025 | Maryland KdF | TidyHQ

Rapier and Dagger tournament.

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Pinchpoint 2025 — MyTHS (Maryland Training in Historical Swordsmanship) This past weekend, five of our MyTHS members, including three from our current beginner longsword class stepped onto the tournament floor for Pinchpoint 2025 , a beginner-level longsword tournament...

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Pinchpoint 2025 Tournament

#hema #longsword #maryland

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Honorary members of MyTHS. Pinchpoint 2025. I had a dual role as Mentor and Judge for one of the 2 rings. These crablets were the fighters I mentored at the event. They were fantastic.

Overall 40 people.
2nd place - Jos - MHFA
3rd place - Mandy - York
Eliminated - Dylan - ^
6th - Josh - Roundtable

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Maryland Training in Historical Swordmanship

Ready to train like a medieval swordsman? Our Beginner Longsword Class starts July 1st! Meets Tuesdays 8–9:30 PM for 8 weeks. No experience needed—gear provided. Just $130 for the full course. Spots are limited! Sign up here: myths.tidyhq.com ⚔️ #HEMA #MyTHS #Longsword

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We hosted a lightsaber day on May 4th 2025. One of the fun things we do at MyTHS.

#hema #sword #maythe4th #starwars #maryland

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Gabe (my son) is one of the MyTHS instructors doing his speciality, Rapier and Dagger. He's 18, but he has quite a few metals. We are at Springeck 2025.

#hema #rapier #swords #tournament.

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Mark (on the right) is our Beginner Longsword instructor at Springeck 2025 in NJ. Don't go offline he's got a good oberhau. #hema #sword #tournament #longsword

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Nick (black and gray) doing a grudge match with Rapier and Cloak. He is a student and assistant instructor for MyTHS

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2025 Springeck in NJ.

Me (Matthew Ward) doing a parry offline into a sword-grab repost.

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MyTHS (Maryland Training in Historical Swordsmanship)

Hi! I'm Matthew Ward, president & head instructor of MyTHS — a HEMA club in Harford County. We study historical sword fighting & offer beginner longsword classes. Join us Tues nights at CrossFit Bel Air! Come watch or try it out. ⚔️ #HEMA #SwordFighting #MyTHS

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MyTHS did a fair in Solomon MD. We ran #hema demos and showed people #sword play. It was a great time! Contact us if you want us to do that for you!

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Don't forget we offer training classes and open floor sparring every Tuesday night. 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

350 Granary Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050

#hema #myths #sparring #classes

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July 2025 Beginner Longsword | Maryland Training in Historical Swordmanship | TidyHQ

Ready to wield a longsword? Our beginner class starts July 1st! Train for 8 weeks, every Tuesday from 8–9:30 PM. No experience needed—just $150 for the full course. Gear provided. Limited spots available! Sign up here: thq.fyi/se/8ad95ed09... ⚔️ #HEMA #Longsword #MyTHS

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Longsword Beginner Class April 2025.

#hema #myths #longsword #fencing #joinus

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Star Wars Day Lightsaber Duel | Maryland Training in Historical Swordmanship | TidyHQ

May the 4th Lightsaber Duel
Celebrate #StarWarsDay with us on Sunday, May 4th, 2–4 PM! We’re hosting a special lightsaber sparring event.

We’ll provide lightsabers, masks & gloves—just bring your best Force moves. Costumes welcome! ⚔️💫

thq.fyi/se/tramie0

#MayTheFourth #HEMA #MyTHS

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April Beginner Longsword | Harford County Historical Fencing Club | TidyHQ

Last week to sign up before we start #Longsword thq.fyi/se/S0rBdAg

#hema #swords #beginner

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