# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HEMA Longsword Class in the Park
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Step into history and train in the German longsword tradition. Whether you're brand new or experienced, our school offers a welcoming place to learn real martial skill.

What is HEMA?
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) is the study and practice of real combat techniques from historical manuals.
We focus on the German longsword system of Johannes Liechtenauer and his students, blending history, athleticism, and strategy into a modern training environment.

Who can participate?
We provide class space for students aged 16 and older, with age exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis. Newcomers and students have access to group equipment and will receive one month of complimentary tuition to kickstart their journey.

Class Time & Location:
Classes are from 6:30–8:30 PM CST.
Join us at Gray's Lake Park – please park in the Southeast Lot.

Tuition:
May through August: $30 per month
September through April: $50 per month

For more information, visit:
👉 https://www.bandofironlions.org/sword-school
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/hema-longsword-class-in-the-park/200029976046849
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Grays Lake Park, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States
- **lat**: 41.57246
- **long**: -93.6445
- **full address**: Grays Lake Park, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is HEMA Longsword Class in the Park being held?
  - **A:** HEMA Longsword Class in the Park takes place on Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Grays Lake Park, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing HEMA Longsword Class in the Park?
  - **A:** HEMA Longsword Class in the Park is organized by Band of Iron Lions.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** HEMA Longsword Class in the Park is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If HEMA Longsword Class in the Park sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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