Fencing students from all levels and backgrounds crossing swords. Capturing a moment from our London longsword group class.

Your London Club for Swords, HEMA & More!

Sword Fighting With a Punch

Welcome to SWORDPUNCH, your club for Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) and professional sword fighting in central London. We teach authentic techniques from a wide range of weapons and historical treatises. Our approach combines this historical knowledge with professional and modern teaching methods. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, we will coach you to become the sword fighter you’d like to be, and make sure you have fun along the way!

A male and a female swordfighting teacher. Jack Parkinson and Vera Martocchia, our main instructors and founders of Swordpunch!
A teacher showcasing a longsword technique with a non-binary student, indoors, in front of 4 other students, in a relaxed and inclusive environment.

Our Classes Are For EVERYONE!

We offer group classes, private lessons, and seminars across various historical weapon disciplines and treatises at several locations in London.
You’ll become proficient with a sword through solo and partner drills, as well as sparring exercises, training in an inclusive and respectful class environment.

Find out more about our classes
or book here!

Your Individual Sword Journey Powered by Us!

If you haven’t already, we invite you to discover your passion for this amazing activity. We’re proud to have a diverse and friendly community that’s open to EVERYONE.
Providing a welcoming, professional and safe training environment is our priority, enabling you to focus on your personal sword fighting journey.

Find our more about who we are
or just join our classes.

A fun group photo of HEMA students and teachers, mixed genders, races and ages, in front of an old Victorian building in London
Jack, a fun teacher, holding a training rondel dagger as a phone to his ear, looking comedically confused.

Grab Your Weapons!

Curious about sword figthing now?
Then book your class here or get in touch.
We, Vera & Jack, and the whole sword gang
can’t wait to see you in class.