Considering learning swordplay? Let’s Begin.
Welcome to the Brisbane School of Iberian Swordsmanship (BSIS), where you can learn the historical martial arts of Iberia in a friendly, inclusive environment. Drop in any Wednesday at 7p.m., no booking needed. Your first lesson is free and we always have an instructor allocated for beginners. Classes run every Wednesday evening in Stafford, with a short break in December and January.
We aim to make starting simple, so we keep prices low and supply loaner gear.
All levels welcome • No gear needed
Already a member? Let’s explore.
Look through our additional information or our organisation for where we buy our swords, who our instructors are, where else in Brisbane you can study HEMA, policy documents and much more. To jump straight to some fun stuff, check out these links:
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About Us:
Our not-for-profit club reconstructs Iberian Historical European Martial Arts , focusing on 16th & 17th century Spanish and Portuguese rapier in a style known as La Verdadera Destreza, as well as other Iberian styles.
At BSIS we aim to be a welcoming, safe, and fun. Our structured syllabus and team of rotating instructors gives you the opportunity to learn from different perspectives each week. As you become more experienced, you will cover other interesting tools such as the enormous montante, and how to use your cloak in combat.
We welcome anyone over 18 (16 if accompanied) of any fitness level, and we can accommodate intermittent training. We supply equipment at no cost, and you can pay by the lesson. Tell your friends and family you want an e-gift card from here! Join us for fitness, fascinating discussions, and friendly folk, but most of all for fencing.
For more information, take a look at our FAQ.
We are an Inclusive Community.
BSIS is committed to making our club open to all, and to ensuring that HEMA reflects the communities in which we live. We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming place for people of all ages, abilities, genders, cultural, ethnic or religious backgrounds or socio-economic status. Discriminatory language or anti-social conduct is not tolerated in any form. We honour Companion Cards issued by state governments.
Video Interview
For a good understanding of our school’s ethos, you can listen to one of our founders, Sean Reichman, as a guest of the Sacramento Sword School, explaining BSIS’ guiding principles and how they were the scaffold for what we have become. The video is available here.
All levels welcome • No gear needed
We acknowledge the Turrbul and Jagera Peoples, traditional custodians of the land we train on. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and emerging, and acknowledge the role they continue to play in keeping the history of this country. We hope to continue the tradition of learning and teaching.