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

Sword Fighting With a Punch

We are SWORDPUNCH, your London community for Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) and professional swordsmanship. We teach authentic sword fighting techniques from a wide range of historical treatises. Our approach combines this historical knowledge with professional and modern teaching methods. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, we’ll help you become the sword fighter you’ve always wanted to be and ensure that 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!

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 welcoming community that’s open to everyone. Creating a safe, abuse-free environment is our top priority, so you can focus on what you came for: sword fighting.
For more information about our community here or feel free to contact us.

A fun group photo of HEMA students and teachers, mixed genders, races and ages, in front of an old Victorian building in London