About Our Group

 

Welcome to Moose Historical Fencing. Started in 2022, our club focuses on training in German longsword and the teachings of Johannes Liechtenauer, a sword master in the late Middle Ages. Using texts written in Early New High German in the 15th and early 16th centuries, we aim to learn how the art of sword fighting was done in the Middle Ages, and how we too can train these skills. 

We take what we do seriously, understanding this as a martial art that was historically used and respected. We dive in, we train hard, and we have a great time-- because, honestly, sword fighting is a lot of fun.

Thanks for checking us out, and please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have.

For more information, contact us at: MooseHistoricalFencing@gmail.com

PRACTICE DAYS + LOCATIONS

MONDAYS + THURSDAYS
6:00-8:30pm
Maine Studio Works
(170 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101)

Meet the Instructors

  • Roux Nelson

    HEAD INSTRUCTOR

  • Kasey Ivan

    FOUNDER + INSTRUCTOR

  • Rachel Helm

    INSTRUCTOR

  • Adam Robertson

    INSTRUCTOR

  • Christina Beaulieu

    INSTRUCTOR
    (also instructs at Boston Armizare)

  • Jordyn Merrill

    INSTRUCTOR

  • Sean Heraty

    INSTRUCTOR

  • Noah Green

    INSTRUCTOR

  • Jamie Rodel

    INSTRUCTOR

Moose Historical Fencing is also operated and governed by a board of talented and dedicated club members.

Our board members are:
Drew MacKeil - President
Rowan Etzel - Vice President
Sean Heraty - Treasurer
Sarah McCann - Secretary
Meg Lemieux - Member At Large
Roux Nelson - Instructor Liaison

Mooscot

Perhaps our most important member, Mooscot is our moose mascot. The club has many myths and stories about his origins and mysterious ways, but one thing that is certain is that Mooscot is adored by all in our club.