Jackets & Chest Protection — Gear Guide

Recommended items

• Intermediate Longsword: SPES Officers Jacket — Heavy-duty HEMA fencing jacket with excellent protection for steel longsword sparring.
• Intermediate Longsword: Supfen Angelo 800N Jacket — 800N-rated HEMA jacket. Excellent protection for steel sparring (prices in $CAD).
• Stick & Targe: Absolute Force Chest Protector — Recommended for all adult sparring classes. Durable chest protection via Purpleheart Armoury.
• Youth Soft Sword: Wesing Chest Protector (Ages 10–17) — Chest guard for youth soft combat. Available in Black, Blue, or Red.
• BladeFit Games: Wesing Chest Protector (Ages 10–17) — Chest guard for youth soft combat. Available in Black, Blue, or Red.

Classes that use this gear

• Intermediate Longsword gear list
• Stick & Targe gear list
• Youth Soft Sword gear list
• BladeFit Games gear list

Contact and location

• BladeFit Academy, 7588 Delaware Lane, Vancouver, WA 98684
• Phone: (360) 207-0252
• Email: lisa@bladefitacademy.com
• Some youth classes meet outdoors at Leroy Haagen Memorial Park, Vancouver, WA

About BladeFit Academy

BladeFit Academy teaches Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), swordsmanship, movement, and fitness to youth and adults in Vancouver, Washington.

Content last updated 2026-07-30.