a guild-based ranking system
The Fencing Guild is a HEMA ranking organisation based on the guild system and adapted to be applicable to the broader focus of modern Historical European Martial Arts.
Merits
In addition to the ranks, we use a merit system to promote the various aspects of modern HEMA — research, competitions and teaching.
Ceremonies
Each rank has ceremonies and oaths connected to them, based on historical practices.
The Guild
The Fencing Guild is structured as a traditional fencing guild, but adapted for modern HEMA.