Philadelphia Common Fencers Guild

West Philadelphia's only Historical European Martial Arts group, currently focusing on the Italian Longsword traditions of Fiore Dei Liberi and Phillipo Di Vadi

Classes take place Saturdays and Sundays Alternating, from 11am- 2pm, in clark park, we post in our Facebook group to allow students to know when classes will be, and if there are cancellations!

Our classes are welcome to all genders, ages, experience levels, and martial backgrounds.
Our practice is collaborative and cooperative in nature and as such we support and brandish inclusivity as well as friendly, healthy competition and martial spirit.
Racism, homophobia, transphobia and sexism is not tolerated and will result in ejection from class.

Rejoice, your life is in your hands!

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Train With us @ Clark Park

Saturdays - 11AM-2PM

Sundays - 11AM-2PM
4300 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA, 19104

Press

A Game of Thrones-style swordplay class happens Sundays in West Philly

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HEMA deals primarily with martial arts that were practiced at one point in history but have died out, evolving into others. It’s not just swordplay, but also involves heavy studying of illustrated manuals that depict the style and weaponry used.

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Flowerpoint 2017

Photo Credit: Jeff Priester

Clash of Claymores 2018Photo Credit: William Gollatz — Clash of Claymores 2018
Photo Credit: William Gollatz

Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament: Fighty McFightFace 2018Photo Credits: Dana Dougherty — Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament: Fighty McFightFace 2018
Photo Credits: Dana Dougherty