The Nebraska Swordfighters Guild (NESG) is a group dedicated to the Research, Practice and Promotion of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA); with a primary emphasis in the Italian Longsword as written by Fiore dei Liberi. Founded in 2005, the Guild is a modern school of the knightly arts that seeks to be consistent with the methodology of the ancient European fencing schools by combining scholarship and research into the teachings of the historical Masters at Arms with the practical knowledge gained through solo drills, partnered exercises, fencing with specially-designed, blunt weapons, wrestling and occasionally test-cutting with period sharpened weapons.
We do not train in a modern sport or theatrical display; techniques are taught in reference to how they were used in real combat. Therefore, the Guild practices with an absolute emphasis on safety, control, competence, and skill at arms.
You can find out a great deal more about the martial arts we study on our Tradition page, a list of frequently asked questions on our FAQ, an overview on our Curriculum, and where to find us under Curriculum, Classes, and Outreach, and stay updated on what the NESG is up to here on our site, under Recent Posts, or on our Facebook page. We welcome visitors interested in training or learning more about European swordsmanship, just be sure to contact us first, to let us know that you would like to observe a class and we’ll arrange a date.
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