Worried that historical fencing might be too difficult to learn?
We've got you covered! Our Basics course is simple and easy to start with!

Medieval Swordplay
Basics & Safety Course

This 12 Week historical fencing course will teach you the fundamentals of sword fighting from medieval Europe, and set you up for the regular classes. It is developed off the basics of the single handed Messer used in Europe during the 15th century.

No prior martial experience is necessary, all are welcome! We accept 14 years and above. We will cover everything starting from simple footwork! Our goal is to have you safely sparring with swords towards the end of the course! All safety and training equipment will be provided during the sessions. Everybody joining Bastion is required to complete the basics course to ensure that everyone understands the same safety protocols.

Historical fencing at Bastion not only entails techniques drills but also mobility, conditioning, and endurance as well. Training is done with various types of swords from foam, to wood, and steel.
Bastion runs 4 Basics & Safety Course intakes throughout the year. The course duration is 12 weeks. There will be a minimum attendance of 9 weeks to graduate.

The curriculum is arranged in a weekly format, and we have multiple Basics & Safety lessons per week. This allows people a flexible schedule to attend each week without missing out on lesson content. Bastion is open 6 days of the week.

An example: Basics & Safety Course is being held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. You can come on any of those days that you are free depending on your weekly schedule. You're not locked into any one specific day.

The lessons takes place at Tailee Building, 39 Jalan Pemimpin, 577182. Level 5 and 6. We are only 5 mins walk from Marymount MRT Exit B.

"I thought it was a pretty geeky sport, didn't realize how much muscle and stamina you need for swordfighting! After coming to Bastion, I have defined biceps now, which attests to how strength-building swordfighting is. It's not a geeky sport, it's BADASS. And a very cool skill to have! It's a nice way to socialize, I build strength while swordfighting, and I get to take photos of me wielding pretty cool swords."
- N. Huda

"Before coming to Bastion, I thought that swordfighting was complex and difficult to learn. Now, it's still very complex but learning it is actually not as hard as I thought, though pulling off the moves take more skill than previously thought. I have gotten a good understanding of how weapons are used, a great workout, and it is great fun in general."
- L.Yeoh

Upcoming Basics Course Intake

Next intake:
28th September - 10th October 2021
Hall: #06-09 (6th Floor)

During this period, each basics session is only $10.
Register below now!
Q1) Unsure if it's for you?
Come to our trial session and see for yourself! Join us if you've enjoyed!

Q2) And should you lose interest after that?
 We have a ‘Code of Honour’ Guarantee*.
Should you decide to quit within your first year, may it be dissatisfaction with the courses, or perhaps HEMA is not for you, we are more than willing to refund you up to a maximum of six weeks' worth of fees already paid.
No questions asked.

Q3) How do I get in touch with you?
You can send an email to info@bastionhema.com, or fill in the contact form.
We will do our best to reply you as soon as we can!