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HEMA goes public<\/strong> Let\u2019s do HEMA in public<\/strong> Dear HEMA friends, “HEMA goes public” is taking place for the third time this year after a break. Originally See you at \u201cHEMA goes public\u201d! .<\/p>\n .<\/p>\n .<\/p>\n .<\/p>\n Draft Press Release<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Please modify or add to this draft as needed and include a photo of your group.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n HEMA goes public<\/b><\/p>\n Saturday, August 22nd and<\/b><\/p>\n Sunday, August 23rd, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n Worldwide – and here at … <\/b>(add location and time<\/i><\/b>) ..<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n “HEMA” stands for “Historical European Martial Arts” and deals with ancient European martial arts in a reputable manner. Of course, safety and health are paramount \u2013 we want to have fun and not get hurt.<\/span><\/p>\n Those who practice HEMA reconstruct the martial arts of medieval knights or the “Three Musketeers.” Original fencing manuals from the respective period are used, and the knowledge gained is applied to modern training with modern protective gear. So, if you want to wield a sword, rapier, or saber in a historically accurate manner, this is the place for you.<\/span><\/p>\n On August 22nd and 23rd, 2026, the event “HEMA goes public” will take place worldwide, coordinated by the \u201cInternational Federation of HEMA\u201d. HEMA groups will train in public spaces to promote this martial art and combat sport. In … <\/span>(add location)<\/span><\/i> … on … <\/span>(add day<\/span><\/i>) .. from\/to … <\/span>(add time)<\/span><\/i> … the fencers of the group … <\/span>(add your group’s name)<\/span><\/i> … will train HEMA and will be happy to answer questions from interested members of the public. And if you like, you can try it yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" HEMA goes public Saturday, August 22 nd and Sunday, August 23 rd , 2026 Worldwide Let\u2019s do HEMA in public to promote our Sport\/Art and find new members and friends. Dear HEMA friends, On the weekend of August 22nd and 23rd, 2026, IFHEMA is coordinating this event to raise public awareness of our sport\/art, connect […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":490,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nSaturday, August 22 nd and<\/strong>
\nSunday, August 23 rd , 2026<\/strong>
\nWorldwide<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nto promote our Sport\/Art<\/strong>
\nand find new members and friends.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nOn the weekend of August 22nd and 23rd, 2026, IFHEMA is coordinating this event to
\nraise public awareness of our sport\/art, connect with interested people, and recruit
\nnew members.
\nIt’s easy to participate:
\n1)<\/strong> Find a public space, such as a park (you might need to ask for permission).
\n2)<\/strong> Choose a date (Saturday, Sunday, or both days \u2013 you decide the time).
\n3)<\/strong> Promote your event through the press and social media.
\n4)<\/strong> Practice HEMA publicly and have fun with your friends.
\n5)<\/strong> Be friendly to interested visitors and explain what HEMA is.
\n6)<\/strong> Afterward, share photos and reports about the event with the press and on social
\nmedia.
\n7)<\/strong> You’ll have been part of a global HEMA event, helped spread the word about
\nHEMA, and perhaps even found new members for your group.<\/p>\n
\ndeveloped and organized by Simon Rieger from Austria, it is supported this year by
\n\u201cHEMA Austria\u201d and the \u201cInternational Federation of HEMA\u201d (IFHEMA). Any HEMA
\ngroup is welcome, whether a member of a federation or not.
\nFor questions and suggestions, please send a message to
\nifhema.secretary@gmail.com.<\/p>\n
\nAndreas Klingelmayer, President of IFHEMA, on behalf of the IFHEMA board
\nwww.ifhema.org
\n.<\/p>\n