2 - 4 May 2026

2 - 4 May 2026

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The London HEMA Open is an international-level tournament with an emphasis on quality judges and fencing. 
Our inaugural tournament took place on 4-5 May, 2024 and consisted of Open and Womens’+ Longsword, Sabre, and Single Rapier.
Next year’s tournament will take place on 2-3 May 2026, with Open Sparring on the 4th of May.
Two men in fencing gear shake hands in an indoor fencing gym.
A person wearing a helmet and protective gear holds a fencing foil, standing in an indoor sports hall with a wooden floor and people in the background.
Two fencers in protective gear sparring in an indoor sports facility while a group of people watch.
Logo of the London Historical Fencing Club featuring a stylized lion holding a flower and a sword, with gothic-style text beside it. 
The London HEMA Open will be hosted in conjunction with the London Historical Fencing Club (LHFC) and with assistance from our friends across the UK's HEMA community.

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