Youth Sword Programs — Ages 6 to 18

BladeFit Academy's youth programs teach movement, discipline, and focus through age-appropriate sword training using safe, modern equipment.

Youth classes span ages 6–18. The youngest program is Cubs Club, which starts at age 6.

Youth classes and age ranges

  • Cubs Club — Ages 6–10 — Fridays 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM @ Leroy Haagen Park — Leroy Haagen Memorial Park, Vancouver, WA — Currently running
  • Youth Soft Sword — Ages 11–18 — Mondays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM — 7588 Delaware Lane, Vancouver, WA 98684 — Currently running
  • BladeFit Games — Ages 11–18 — Fridays 2:00 PM @ Leroy Haagen Park — Leroy Haagen Memorial Park, Vancouver, WA — Currently running
  • Youth Mixed Stick Fighting — Ages 14–18 — Fridays 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM @ Leroy Haagen Park — Leroy Haagen Memorial Park, Vancouver, WA — Currently running
  • Youth Longsword — Ages 14–18 — return date to be announced — Location to be announced — Not currently running — return date to be announced

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.