Introductory Sabre Fencing Class in Pankow
4. September 2025
New Venue for Sabre Course – Join Our Trial Training!
Berlin-Pankow, September 4, 2025
– Sword fighting like in the old days.
That’s what the Berlin-based HEMA club Twerchhau e.V. is now also offering in Pankow. HEMA stands for Historical European Martial Arts – the reconstruction of historical fencing techniques, practiced today with modern protective gear. HEMA covers a variety of historical weapon types – in Pankow, the focus is on the sabre.
Starting September 10, the club will be offering sabre training every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. in the gym of the Max-Delbrück-Gymnasium, Dietzgenstr. 47 in Pankow-Niederschönhausen. This finally gives the club the space it needs for its steadily growing number of members.
“We are overjoyed to now have a location in Pankow and would especially like to thank the district’s School and Sports Office for their excellent cooperation and support,” says Bjarne Kortmann, the club’s chairman.
In many places, HEMA is growing faster than Olympic fencing. Twerchhau e.V. has long been one of the largest fencing clubs in Berlin and also organizes the international Berlin HEMA Cup (next event in March 2026).
The new hall not only provides more training opportunities but also makes it possible to host workshops, tournaments, and international gatherings. This strengthens both the sporting and cultural landscape of the district and of Berlin as a whole.
Invitation to a Trial Session
The club warmly invites everyone curious to give historical sabre fencing a try, with no strings attached. A free introductory session will take place on September 17, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. The training is open to anyone aged 16 and above. Apart from sportswear and indoor athletic shoes, no further equipment is required.
Please register for the training via: djordje.mijailovic@twerchhau.de
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 There are still many outdated models on the market that are only suitable for limited use.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.
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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.