Ann Arbor Sword Club

There are many ways to discover swordplay, or fencing, here in Michigan. Some clubs offer only modern competitive fencing while others offer only historical, fantasy or theatrical.

We were founded in 1977 as a competitive group with strong sense of history and theatre (the sword on our logo is based on one made for the 1974 Three Musketeers movie that we own). Since then we have evolved to meet the needs of our members. Because...

Part of our ongoing mission is to provide a doorway into swordplay no matter what draws you in. Once involved, we provide a safe place to play, compete, and above all, learn. At the Sword Club, people around you are enjoying everything from electric sabres to two-hand swords.

Most of us love to share the insights from our own particular “way of the sword.” And we encourage you to participate in the social aspects, starting with “Après-fencing” refreshments right here at the club.

But we cannot emphasize enough how important good instruction is to your experience. Each different weapon form in the swordplay spectrum, whether for sport or art, is really too complex to pick up by accident.

We invite prospective members and students to visit us to see what we are about. If you would like additional information, please contact us: info@annarborsword.com. If you would like to take an introductory lesson, please fill out our: Instruction Contact Form. No matter what your level of experience, your first visit is free of charge. Note that our environment is adult oriented (high school and above).