

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Intro to Sword Fighting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Skip the boring gym, and get medieval in 2026.

The rapier is an elegant weapon for a more civilized age. Our rapier program teaches you a graceful art in the Italian tradition.
Now is the time for you to experience the joy of sword combat!!!

Join us on Monday, March 16th, at 6:00pm.
This 8-week introductory class will introduce the basics of fighting with the sword.

This class will cover:
What are Historical European Martial Arts?
Footwork and fighting stances
Basic cuts and thrusts
Body mechanics
Cutting mechanics
Sparring basics

Once you’ve completed this class, you’ll be eligible to continue into our regular classes focusing on drilling, sparring, and more advanced martial techniques.

FAQ
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What does it cost?
Intro classes are $100 total for 8 weeks

More info is available on our website:
https://www.pittsburghswordfighters.com/rapier/

Where are you?
We are in Creighton, PA, the first exit after Pittsburgh Mills off of Rt 28. Our address is 201 Crawford Run Road, Creighton, PA 15030

Are you at a gym or something?
We hold our classes in a former church that has been renovated into a training hall.

What is the minimum age for classes?
Rapier - 18 (16-17 requires interview with head instructor, email office@pittsburghswordfighters.com)

What do I need to bring?
Water, gym clothes, and a positive attitude. We have loaner equipment! You do have to buy your own athletic cup! 🙂
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/creighton/intro-to-sword-fighting/200029760524717
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.pittsburghswordfighters.com/intro-to-rapier/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=creighton-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Creighton
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 201 Crawford Run Road, Creighton, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15030
- **lat**: 40.58298
- **long**: -79.78153
- **full address**: 201 Crawford Run Road, Creighton, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15030

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Broken Plow Western Martial Arts (https://allevents.in/org/broken-plow-western-martial-arts/12505193)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 201 Crawford Run Road, Creighton, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15030
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Broken Plow Western Martial Arts
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Intro to Sword Fighting ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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