Join the Beginners course starting September 8th.
Want to start training longsword? Always have been interested HEMA?
Schedule
Tuesday 08-09 – Thusday 30-10-2026
For whom
Anyone over 16 who wants to start training with the longsword.
What you get
2 sessions a week for 8 weeks. Weapons and protective gear included!
gear requirement
Sports clothes, indoor shoes and a water bottle.
Price
85- for the course.
After the course you can continue the season for a reduced price!
Join the Fall Beginners Course!
Our Instructors
Meet our instructor team.
Tuesday instructor
Ties Kool
Ties, a renowned HEMA longsword fencer with over 20 years of experience, teaches Tuesday evenings at the HFF! As a multiple-discipline, high level competitor, Ties combines elite competition skills with sports performance coaching to help you train smarter, fight better, and have fun while you fence.
His training combines technical skill, strategy, physical conditioning, and sparring, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced fencers looking to improve.
Outside of HEMA he works as a Personal Trainer at a high-end gym, has 2 kids and does as much sports as he can make time for.
thursday instructor
Kristian Ruokonen
Kristian Ruokonen has close to 20 years of experience in Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) after a decade of sport fencing. He specializes in German longsword but also trains in rapier & dagger and sabre. A seasoned competitor, he has competed successfully across Europe and the U.S., including a strong record in Longsword and a top-four finish at Longpoint 2010.
Kristian teaches the Thursday evenings. As an instructor at HFF, Kristian focuses on technical precision, historical sources, and practical application. His structured approach helps students of all levels refine their skills and develop as fencers..
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everybody is welcome, prior experience with HEMA or any other martial arts is not neccesary. If you have any experience, that might come in handy!
We have loaner gear to get you started. We do expect members to start collecting their own gear eventually.
yes, no problem. We will run through eveything on both days. If you come twice, you’ll just learn faster.
We allow members to sign up 16 years and older. For those under 18 we will need parental consent.
Contact Info
Questions?
Get in touch with us if you have any!