Adult HEMA Programs — Ages 18 and Up

BladeFit Academy's adult programs cover medieval longsword through 19th-century military saber, all grounded in historical source material and adapted for modern training.

Adult weapon classes rotate seasonally. Classes not currently running are listed with their return status.

Adult classes

  • Beginner Longsword — Ages 18+ — Wednesdays 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM — 7588 Delaware Lane, Vancouver, WA 98684 — Currently running
  • Intermediate Longsword — Ages 18+ — Mondays 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM — 7588 Delaware Lane, Vancouver, WA 98684 — Currently running
  • Military Saber — Adults 18+ — Thursdays 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM — 7588 Delaware Lane, Vancouver, WA 98684 — Currently running
  • Smallsword — Adults 18+ — Starts October 2026 · Thursdays 7:00–9:00 PM — 7588 Delaware Lane, Vancouver, WA 98684 — Not currently running — Starts October 2026 · Thursdays 7:00–9:00 PM
  • Stick & Targe — Ages 18+ — Schedule to be announced — 7588 Delaware Lane, Vancouver, WA 98684 — Not currently running
  • Beginner Single Stick — Adults 18+ — Thursdays 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (joint with Military Saber) — 7588 Delaware Lane, Vancouver, WA 98684 — Currently running
  • Adult Soft Combat — Adults 18+ — Schedule to be announced — 7588 Delaware Lane, Vancouver, WA 98684 — Not currently running

Trial policy

Every BladeFit Academy program uses the same trial policy: a one-time $5 paid trial class. Loaner gear is provided for the trial, so nothing needs to be purchased in advance.

Applies to: All youth and adult programs, including Cubs Club.

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.

BladeFit Academy, 7588 Delaware Lane, Vancouver, WA 98684. (360) 207-0252. lisa@bladefitacademy.com.

Content last updated 2026-07-30.