Twerchhau is now Berlin’s largest fencing club
1. April 2026
Twerchhau is now Berlin’s largest fencing club
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.
25 percent of all fencers in Berlin practice historical fencing
Together with other clubs, HEMA, or Historical European Martial Arts, now accounts for around a quarter of all fencers in Berlin. With OSC, a traditional Olympic fencing club has already begun establishing a HEMA division. Other martial arts clubs such as Kenshinkai also have significant HEMA divisions. This is a development we explicitly welcome and actively support.
Growth also brings challenges
The strong growth of recent years has also brought challenges. The high demand for longsword training has led to a long waiting list and a noticeable lack of space in our hall. It has long been necessary to move longsword training to a larger venue. Despite intensive efforts, however, the search has proven difficult due to the lack of available hall time slots.
Around 200 members
However, longsword is not the only discipline at Twerchhau. Saber, messer, dagger, sword and buckler, as well as poleaxe are also very popular and offer alternative training options. Our newest course in rapier is also increasingly becoming a permanent part of our program.
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 There are still many outdated models on the market that are only suitable for limited use.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
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.
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