Medal Table: A Strong Start to the 2026 Tournament Season

18. Juni 2026

Twerchhau Coaches Make Their Mark Internationally

Twerchhau-Säbelteam

Twerchhau is a club that supports both recreational and competitive HEMA. Our athletes are among the most successful fencers in Germany and consistently rank among the country's top competitors across a wide range of disciplines.



The year got off to a great start when our saber team won gold, prevailing against strong competition from Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary. Congratulations to Djordje, Django, Mikolaj, and Sascha on this outstanding achievement!

Twerchhau members currently hold the number one spot in six of Germany's eight national rankings. Leading our medal table is our longsword coach, Melissa Kleiß, who consistently ranks among the world's top fencers in HEMA Ratings and is currently ranked between second and fourth place internationally.


Melissa also leads the medal table for the first half of 2026. With a total of four gold medals at the Nordfecht and Fechtberg tournaments in Poland, she delivered an outstanding performance.

Another athlete deserving special recognition is our saber coach, Django Crowe. With one gold and one bronze medal, he improved his position in HEMA Ratings by nearly 100 places, climbing to world rank 59.


Congratulations to all our medal winners on their achievements. We are incredibly proud of you!


Twerchhau Medal Table, First Half of 2026

Anna Welter (Rapier)

  • 1× Gold
  • 1× Silver

Django Crowe (Saber)

  • 1× Gold
  • 1× Bronze

Djordje Mijailovic (Saber)

  • 1× Gold

Jesse Gerdes (Longsword)

  • 1× Bronze

Melissa Kleiß

  • Longsword: 2× Gold, 1× Bronze
  • Saber: 1× Gold, 1× Silver, 1× Bronze
  • Rapier: 1× Gold

Twerchhau Team (Saber)

  • 1× Gold



Overall Twerchhau Results
  • 8× Gold
  • 3× Silver
  • 4× Bronze

Total: 15 Medals 🏅

Training Weapons and Protective Equipment. Suppliers

2. Oktober 2026
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 There are still many outdated models on the market that are only suitable for limited use.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.

Trainingswaffen und Schutzausrüstung – Anbieter

2. Oktober 2026
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 2026

22. August 2026
Berlin Duelling Days This Time with a Team Tournament

Berlin Duelling Days IV.

22. August 2026
Berlin Duelling Days diesmal mit Team Turnier

Medaillenspiegel: Großartige Turniersaison im ersten Halbjahr 2026

18. Juni 2026
Twerchhau-Coaches überzeugen auf internationaler Bühne

Twerchhau is now Berlin’s largest fencing club

1. April 2026
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.

Twerchhau ist jetzt Berlins größter Fechtverein

1. April 2026
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

1. April 2026
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.
Das größte HEMA Turnier der deutschen Geschichte liegt hinter uns.

Berlin HEMA Cup 2026

27. März 2026
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.

Archery Workshop

12. Oktober 2025
This is a two-hour beginner course in intuitive archery. Longbows and recurve bows made primarily from natural materials, such as wood, are used, without technical aids like sights, stabilizers, or release aids. In intuitive archery, unlike in sport archery, the number of scoring rings plays a minor role. Instead, the focus is on mental practice. You could say that one shoots from within, guided by instinct. This course offers a first impression of this approach and focuses on the following points: What does intuitive archery mean? Which bows are used? Stance and basic posture of the archer The individual phases of the shooting process in a flowing motion Body awareness, body tension, inner balance Equipment: Required: None; bows and arrows are provided. Recommended: If available, a close-fitting arm guard and thin gloves. Personal items: Since the course takes place outdoors, weatherproof and warm clothing is advisable. Sleeves should be as close-fitting as possible. We will meet at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the BLO-Studios at the shooting range, Kaskelstraße 55, 10317 Berlin. This is an old railway area located right next to the Nöldnerplatz S-Bahn station. After passing through the large green gate, continue straight ahead towards the wooded area and dry meadow. Registration via: https://eveeno.com/148825073