San Diego Swordfighters is once again proud to host Southern California’s most Spring Themed Historical European Martial Arts tournament: SpringSteel 2025!!

MAY 17-18, 2025

Pine Ave Community Center

3209 Harding Street, Carlsbad, CA

Two days of exciting HEMA tournaments in Longsword and Messer, with Tiered Open and URG divisions for each. We are also proud to present Southern California’s first “Light” Longsword tournament. This event will feature the Sigi Light Feder’s, and is open to anyone wanting to experience the fast-paced and technical challenge of “HEMA 3.0”!

Admission + 1 Tournament = $80 Each Additional Tournament +$20

While we are dedicated to providing the best possible HEMA experience, no event can run smoothly without the hard work and dedication of the HEMA community. We hope you’ll be able to donate some of your time to help out as Judges, Directors and Table Staff. Please sign up below and we’ll get back to you with your assigned role once we’ve put the schedule together. Thanks!

Rules and Additional Details Coming Soon!