Welcome to Totentanz Historical Fencing & Fitness
Our Vision
To share the joy of historical fencing with the North Country through weekly training sessions, group & individual lessons, and community outreach events. Our Martial Art challenges us to develop our physical skill, our mental discipline, and our spiritual fitness through hard work & fellowship.
Our Services
We offer membership with a safe & inclusive community of historical fencers:
1. Eight Week Introduction to Historical Fencing Course for new fencers
2. Advanced training in the Liechtenauer "Kunst de Fechtens" tradition, including Longsword, Messer, Dagger/Grappling, Armored Fighting & Polearms
3. Supervised Open Fencing Sessions for experienced fencers from other clubs
Our Instructor Team
Justin Stewart (left) is the Lead Instructor for Totentanz Historical Fencing & Fitness. He has been involved with Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) since 2013, with an emphasis on combative and functional fitness.
Scott Stover (right), Assistant Instructor, started HEMA in 2023, challenging himself with dedicated practice, multiple tournaments and intensive workshops all across the United States.