The Hilt & Cross
School of Historical European Martial Arts
Learn the fighting arts of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Early Modern Europe
The Hilt and Cross interprets, practices, and teaches martial arts from a wide range of European sources including the late Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Early Modern Periods. Every mode of practice we use comes from historical source material. We recreate them as faithfully as possible from original sources written by masters of swords, staffs, and other weapons from the eras when these weapons were used in earnest, and represented essential military and self defense technology and techniques.
Practice with us in Boise
Friday Practice
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the Courtyard room at ABU Games
Styles: Sword and Buckler, Longsword, Saber, Smallsword
Saturday Practice
11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Courtyard room at ABU Games
Styles: Longsword, Sword and Buckler, Staff, Rapier
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The Hilt and Cross is a non-profit organization that relies on the support of its members. It is how we pay for space, insurance, equipment, events, and instruction. Please give what you can.
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Meet our Team
The Hilt and Cross has a team with a broad range of backgrounds and expertise. We teach the longsword of Sigmund Ringeck, the sword and buckler of Lignitzer and the I.33, Rapier in the styles of Joachim Meyer and Destreza, Talhoffer’s dagger, and we have recently begun classes in late 19th century saber and smallsword.
Thank you for Visiting
The Hilt and Cross is a non-profit and non-political organization. We welcome all persons of all genders, colors, identities, nationalities, and affiliations who choose to learn historical European martial arts with us.
Thank you for visiting
The Hilt and Cross is a non-profit organization. All interested parties regardless of color, creed, gender, identity, or affiliation are welcome to join. You are welcome to visit anytime.