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🎁 Holiday Special: 15% Off All NEW Memberships!

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Medieval sword fighting classes for all ages. The gift they'll actually use.

Skip the gift cards and toys that'll be forgotten by February. Give something legendary - real sword fighting lessons at BladeFit Academy. From our Cubs Club (ages 5-10) to Teen Longsword to Adult classes, we make medieval martial arts accessible and seriously fun.
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Welcome to our Sword School

Providing an excellent gathering place for those who wish to practice the virtues of swordsplay. Helping the next generation earn the discipline they need to win in life. 

Adult students have the opportunity to enjoy instruction taught in forms recognized as HEMA (Historic European Martial Arts). Instruction and practice is grounded in the works of authentic masters, passed down by treatises to modern practitioners. We use HEMA recognized equipment and rule sets in this endeavor. 

 Students under the age of 18 enjoy learning in our SCS (Soft Combat Sports) program. All equipment for young students is made of specialized soft plastic materials designed specifically for their safety needs. SCS is a globally recognized sword sport with thousands of students who compete under a strict set of rules of training and conduct. In this way the rising generation can develop a strong foundation of the sword arts without associated risks found in steel practice.

Current Classes

Youth Class: 6PM -7PM
(Ages 11 -18)

Learn single combat by training and also work in team vs team environment with fun objectives. 
Learn to roll with the pack, and to run solo as the knights
of old once did.

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Intermediate Longsword: 7PM-9PM
(Ages 16+/Adults)

For adults and mature teens 16+.
The key to gaining skill comes with dedication.
With condition and skill training we drill down on how to
be the best swordsmen we can be.

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Cubs Club: 6PM-7PM 
(Ages 5-10)

Where little warriors begin. 
Is your child bursting with energy? Looking for confidence? 
Cubs Club combines real medieval sword techniques with games, movement, and imagination to create an experience kids absolutely
love.

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Smallsword: 7PM - 9PM
(Ages 16+/Adults)

Discover the elegance of the 18th-century dueling sword — precision, agility, and control refined into an art.

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Youth Longsword: 10AM-11:30AM (Ages 14- 18)

Teens learn the art of the German longsword — a discipline that builds coordination, confidence, and focus through practical martial training.

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SPRING SCHEDULE

Youth Class: 6PM -7PM (Ages 11 -18)
Learn single combat by training and also work in team vs team environment with fun objectives.
Learn to roll with the pack, and to run solo as the knights of old once did.

Intermediate Longsword: 7PM - 9PM (Ages 16+/Adults)
Take your Longsword game to a new level. Must have attended a Beginner Longsword class or have equivalent experience with another club or organization. Requires basic knowledge of longsword footwork and cuts.


Beginner Longsword: 7:15PM - 8:45PM (Ages 16+/Adults)
Learn the Basics of Longsword. This course covers the basic footwork and cuts of the art of longsword. It covers technique, and includes practice to master the basic techniques. This course will prepare you for further learning in Intermediate courses. Is a required course to be able to join intermediate Longsword classes if you have no prior Longsword experience. Available to ages 16+

Cubs Club: 6PM - 7PM (Ages 5 -10)

Where little warriors begin. Is your child bursting with energy? Looking for confidence? 
Cubs Club combines real medieval sword techniques with games, movement, and imagination to create an experience kids absolutely love.

Stick & Targe: 7PM  - 9PM (Ages 16+ /Adults)
A dynamic class combining Highland-inspired shield work and stick-fighting fundamentals. Learn striking, blocking, and movement with paired weapons in a fast-paced, beginner-friendly format. Great for conditioning, timing, and martial skill-building.

Youth Longsword: 10AM - 11:30AM (Ages 14 - 18)

This program is ideal for students ready for a greater challenge and responsibility. It bridges the gap between youth classes and adult HEMA, emphasizing both technical development and character growth. Each class encourages students to think strategically, move with control, and embody the discipline of a martial artist.

Trusted By Our Members

5 / 5 Stars
Swords? That's just like a LARP or DnD thing right? Well, generally I would say yes. However BladeFit showed me so much more about that than I thought was available. I had never thought about HEMA as a Martial Art, but now I understand what the old books meant about a code or why Bushido was so important and how beautiful swordsmanship can be. If you like stuff in general then I would say you're missing out on something most of us didn't even know existed. A great place to learn and a great place to just be yourself in a community oriented environment. Kids, Adults and any combination in between are welcome and encouraged to come check it out! Come be a part of the family that is BladeFit Academy!
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Devyn Jacobo
5 / 5 Stars
BladeFit is phenomenal. They have a friendly welcoming atmosphere, a top notch instructor, and a program that makes learning quick and intuitive. This is also a GREAT workout. Plenty of time is allotted to sparring and games. You will wish the adult class was more than one day a week! If you are on the fence at all, I highly recommend reaching out and joining a Monday night class!
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Colton Steffen
5 / 5 Stars
Blade fit academy is where I started my fitness journey, from watching t.v all day to exercising, touching grass and enjoying my life. the coach is very friendly, and knowledgeable teacher. there are many amazing people to train with, young and old. If you wanna swordfight, get fit, and have fun, this is a great community for it!
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Tim Richardson
5 / 5 Stars
My younger sister has been taking sword fighting lessons pretty consistently here at BladeFit for a bit over half a year now. She has inspired me to join a few weeks ago, as someone who is interested in self-defense! I am so happy to become a part of this school. Coach Nate is excellent at instructing, and a very nice, patient, and knowledgeable person. You can tell that he is passionate about what he does. Classes tend to consist of both practicing techniques and utilizing them in sparring and fun games. They have classes for both children and adults, and my classmates have all been friendly as well, good community. I'd love to keep coming here as much as I can and expand my knowledge on sword arts.
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A MESSAGE FROM COACH NATE

Coach Nate

HEAD INSTRUCTOR

Welcome to a brighter world where imagination and personal excellence meet! We dedicate this Academy to you, the fighter. The individual who wants to get better, do better, be better. To you who likes to have fun, learn new things, enter the brotherhood of the sword! This Academy is for you, a gathering place for all sword fighters of every discipline. Welcome Fighters!

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Schedule

Please click on either Monday or Thursday to see the scheduled classes.

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Youth & Teen Soft (ages 11-18)

6 - 7pm
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Youth & Teen Soft (ages 11-18)

NMNathan McBride ZMZane McBride Nathan, Zane
Youth & Teen Soft (ages 11-18)
Monday, December 15 · 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructors:
Nathan McBride Zane McBride

A foundational class that blends movement, discipline, and fun swordplay in a safe, supportive environment.

Intermediate Longsword

7 - 9pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Intermediate Longsword

NMNathan McBride EKEric Kuhta Nathan, Eric
Intermediate Longsword
Monday, December 15 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructors:
Nathan McBride Eric Kuhta

Intermediate Class: Take your Longsword game to a new level. Must have attended a Beginner Longsword class or have equivalent experience with another club or organization. Requires basic knowledge of longsword footwork and cuts.

Students are expected to have a familiarity, but not necessarily mastery, of the basic attacks and postures of the German/KDF system. 

Expanding on the basics covered in the Beginner Longsword class, we will begin examining the deeper tactical framework of the German Longsword system and exploring further applications of the techniques learned in the beginner course. This course will focus on assessing an opponent's starting position and gaining control of an exchange through the lens of Joachim Meyer's "Provoker" and "Taker" concepts.  This class will also focus on how the KDF system ends an exchange through the lens of Meyer's "Hitter" actions, as well as how to retreat safely from an exchange to prevent after blows from landing.

Cubs Club 5-8 yrs

6 - 7pm
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cubs Club 5-8 yrs

NMNathan McBride Book
Cubs Club 5-8 yrs
Thursday, December 18 · 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructors:
Nathan McBride
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Smallsword

7 - 9pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Smallsword

NMNathan McBride DHDraco Hinman Nathan, Draco Book
Smallsword
Thursday, December 18 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructors:
Nathan McBride Draco Hinman
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Youth Longsword

10 - 11:30am
10:00am - 11:30am

Youth Longsword

NMNathan McBride ZMZane McBride Nathan, Zane
Youth Longsword
Saturday, December 20 · 10:00am - 11:30am
Instructors:
Nathan McBride Zane McBride

⚔️ Youth Longsword Class

Ages: 14–18
When: Saturdays (Time TBA)
Where: Ilahee Elementary School

Description:
Train like a knight. Think like a leader.
This high-energy class introduces teens to the art of historical European longsword fencing—blending real martial techniques with modern physical training.

Designed specifically for ages 14–18, this program builds confidence, coordination, and focus through disciplined instruction in longsword combat, footwork, and sparring. Students will explore medieval martial arts in a safe, supportive environment that values respect, growth, and community.

No previous experience is needed—just a readiness to move, learn, and level up.

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