Classes
Intro to Sword Fighting
Due to ongoing covid restrictions, please email Office@PittsburghSwordFighters.com for current offerings. Nothing can describe the feeling of when you first pick up a sword. It is a powerful symbol from out of history. Come, and experience that with us.
Kunst Des Fechtens
Kunst Des Fechtens is a system of combat taught in the Holy Roman Empire during the Late Medieval, Renaissance, and Early Modern periods.
Rapier
An elegant weapon for a more civilized age. Our rapier program teaches you a graceful art in the Italian tradition.
Practical Self-defense
This program was developed and is taught by military veterans for modern needs. Our practical self-defense program is beginner-friendly.
HEMS
HEMS (Historical Equestrian Martial Sports) is a modern competitive sport system based on medieval mounted combat techniques.
Kendo
Kendo is the Japanese Way of the Sword. It is a martial arts discipline that requires equal dedication to the development of the mind and the body.
About Broken Plow
Instructors
Josh Parise
“I AM HEMA” – The Ape King
Scott Barb
“NSFW”
Cheryl Jameson
“Elena d’Artois”
Jonathan Bucci
“Jazzy”
Steven Karscig
“Steve 4”
Cody Brown
“Mordlehrer”
Joshua Maurer
“Mr. All-American”
Chuck Gross
“Chuckles”