Crossroads Swords

I have known this group since it got started and was one of their first “out of club visitors.” The instructors are very knowledgeable, eager to teach, and patient. The members are a great group of people from all sorts of backgrounds but all united in their love of swords and their associated history. No matter where you live in this world, visiting and training with Crossroads Swords is worth every mile of the trip, there and back!

After about a year in Orlando, Crossroads is my HEMA home. It's got a very wide range of classes with knowledgeable instructors and challenging fencers--but unlike some gyms I've been to, the instructors are caring and happy to give personal attention, and the sparring culture makes me feel safe instead of feeling like I'm fighting for my life every time I put on my gear. An excellent place to learn, grow, and find welcoming people.

A welcome environment. Options available to borrow equipment but make sure to budget purchasing your own pieces.

My brother and I have been going here for roughly a month or so now, and we have been amazed with the kindness, inclusivity, and both group and personal teaching methods of, not just the instructors, but our fellow students as well. They were all graciously welcoming to both me and my brother. This has given us a wonderful place to interact with an incredible community and practice a diverse and incredibly interesting martial art

So I've been with this club for well over a year, these folks are amazing. They spend a great time helping any that want to come in and learn. They are very open to all but those that are rude and are genuinely anyone that wishes to cause strife to anyone else. The owners and all that I've met through this club have been the nicest bunch of people I've been with and have the support of so many in the community that they would not tolerate anyone ridiculing anyone in person or online in their name. Hence why this club has been my source of HEMA learning since I found them a year ago