Twerchhau Summer Festival 2025
4. September 2025
On Saturday, August 23rd, the Twerchhau Summer Festival took place – with a diverse program of free fencing, exciting workshops, and a sociable evening gathering at the Berliner Berg Brewery.
Daytime Program in the Gym
The doors of the Röntgengrundschule gym opened at 10:30, and soon the halls filled with enthusiastic fencers.
In the
lower hall, the focus was on
free fencing throughout the day, while the
upper hall offered two workshops for variety:
- 12:00–13:00: Captain Shortbeard’s Caribbean Adventures, Part 2 (Michael Hensel)
Participants embarked on an interactive pirate adventure. Two teams competed in fencing games against each other – complete with swashbuckling spirit, treasure hunts, and seafaring flair. - 14:30–15:00: The Art of Bullshido (Christian Münch)
A short talk introduced the world of “Bullshido” – questionable, sometimes absurd techniques from martial arts, both modern and historical. Afterwards, participants teamed up in pairs to invent their own dubious techniques and present them to the group.
Evening at the Brewery
After the athletic part of the day, everyone moved on to the nearby Berliner Berg Brewery. Cold drinks, good food, and plenty of lively conversations awaited. Each club member enjoyed two complimentary drinks and a vegan currywurst with fries, courtesy of the club.
A highlight of the evening was the
HEMA Pub Quiz:
In
eight categories with six questions each, everything revolved around HEMA, fencing, weapons, armor – and even a bit of pop culture. The atmosphere was cheerful, and small prizes added extra motivation and plenty of laughs.
Conclusion
Whether during free fencing, the creative workshops, or the evening get-together: the Summer Festival offered something for everyone. We warmly thank all participants – and especially the workshop leaders and organizers who made the event possible.
We’re already looking forward to next year!
Below you will find links to manufacturers and retailers of weapons and simulators for Historical European Martial Arts. There are still many outdated models on the market that are only suitable for limited use. Before making a purchase, ask your instructors or fellow practitioners for advice, or check YouTube, Discord, and other sources. Individual disciplines often have their own specialised products and suppliers. The ones listed here are those that are relevant across multiple disciplines. The suppliers are listed here in two categories: Retailers: They purchase equipment from manufacturers and resell it. This often means higher prices for customers, but usually also significantly faster delivery and more reliable communication. Some retailers also offer their own product lines. Manufacturers: Buying directly from manufacturers often means lower prices and more options for customisation, but it can also involve significant delivery delays and less professional communication. Some manufacturers do not sell through retailers and offer their products exclusively through direct sales.
Im Folgenden findet Ihr Links zu Herstellern und Händlern von Waffen und Simulatoren für das Historische Fechten. Es gibt noch viele veraltete Modelle auf dem Markt, die nur eingeschränkt nutzbar sind. Informiert euch vor einem Kauf bei euren Trainern, euren Mittrainierenden oder YouTube, Discord etc. Für einzelne Disziplinen gibt es oft noch spezielle Produkte oder Anbieter, hier sind die gelistet, die übergreifend relevant sind. Die Anbieter sind hier in 2 Kategorien gelistet: Händler: Kaufen Ausrüstung bei Herstellern und vertreiben diese. Damit gehen oft für den Kunden höhere Kosten, aber meist auch deutlich schnellere Lieferungen und verlässlichere Kommunikation einher. Manche Händler haben eigene Produktreihen. Hersteller: Der direkte Kontakt zu den Herstellern sorgt oft für geringere Preise und Individualisierungsmöglichkeiten, aber häufig stark verzögerte Lieferungen und/oder weniger professionelle Kommunikation. Einige Hersteller bieten ihre Produkte nicht über Händler, sondern nur direkt an.
Berlin Duelling Days This Time with a Team Tournament
Berlin Duelling Days diesmal mit Team Turnier
Twerchhau Coaches Make Their Mark Internationally
Twerchhau-Coaches überzeugen auf internationaler Bühne
Historical fencing is no longer a niche. According to a document from the Berliner Fechterbund , Twerchhau has now become the largest fencing club in Berlin. The Berliner Fechterbund is the governing body that organizes fencing at the state level in Berlin. This means that, due to its strong growth, Twerchhau is now larger than any other Olympic fencing club in the city.
Historisches Fechten ist keine Nische mehr. Wie wir einem Dokument des Berliner Fechterbundes entnehmen konnten, ist Twerchhau inzwischen der größte Fechtverein Berlins. Der Berliner Fechterbund ist der Sportfachverband, der den Fechtsport auf Landesebene in Berlin organisiert. Das bedeutet, dass Twerchhau durch sein starkes Wachstum nun größer ist als jeder andere olympische Fechtverein in der Stadt.
The Berlin HEMA Cup 2026 is behind us and it has set new standards. With nearly 200 participants, around 80 volunteers and over 30 referees, it was the largest HEMA tournament ever held in Germany. Fencers from a total of 28 nations traveled to Berlin to compete in an intense international competition.
Der Berlin HEMA Cup 2026 liegt hinter uns: und hat Maßstäbe gesetzt. Mit knapp 200 Teilnehmern, rund 80 Volunteers und über 30 Kampfrichtern war er das größte HEMA-Turnier, das jemals in Deutschland ausgerichtet wurde. Fechterinnen und Fechter aus insgesamt 28 Nationen reisten nach Berlin, um sich in einem intensiven, internationalen Wettkampf zu messen.