) is an historical fencing group based in the heart of Edinburgh and dedicated to the study and practice of historical European swordsmanship as a martial art. We in the
base our knowledge on the study of genuine treatises by the old masters of the past and we put our knowledge into practice with regular
News!
Term has started and this year we have a new
timetable with all classes remaining open to beginners at all times!
As well as the Tuesday longsword class, we have the new Wednesday class in Waite's Sabre and now classes on Mondays alternating each week between rapier and sword & buckler.
All classes are now run on a drop-in basis but, if you want to get good...
we number some of the country's finest swordsmen.
Historical fencing uses heavier weapons than modern sports fencing and our classes are run with safety in mind because it's part of our fencing philosophy to have fun and enjoy ourselves while we learn and when we compete. The Dawn Duellists do even duel at dawn occasionally, which is as good an excuse for a picnic as any!
We run workshops and courses on various styles of historical sword fighting and European martial arts in Edinburgh throughout the year. If you are interested in learning to fence with us, please
or even better, come along - we are always keen to see new faces (although we do require you to be over 18).
15% off food!
