Is historical fencing accessible to disabled people?

In the right environment, it totally is!

Groups, such as the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing, have adapted modern sport fencing to work with folks with disabilities. We think historical fencing can achieve the same. And there are already fine examples of folks with physical disabilities doing great work in HEMA, such as Reece Nelson, DrCassowary, and HEMA- Disability on Facebook.

NOTE: While, currently, none of our staff or students fall under this category, we are happy to work with disabled folks to study and practice historical fencing.

Everyone should get a chance to play with swords and live out their swashbuckling fantasies. The Academie is dedicated to working with disabled fencers to make that happen.

Learn more about what historical fencing traditions Boston Academie d’Armes studies.