Exeter Sparring Group (ESG) Open Sparring Day Saturday 11th May 2025

We are excited to announce our first Open Sparring Day of 2025! We warmly invite fellow HEMAists to join us on Sunday 11th May at the University of Exeter Sports Park for a full day of guest classes and free sparring in the beautiful West Country, followed by a communal meal and drinks (location TBC).

Our only requirements are that you are a member of a respectable HEMA club, that you (either personally or through your club) have public liability insurance, that you provide your own kit, and that you are over the age of 18.

With a variety of different ticket options available, the event will be eight hours long in total (10-6pm), with usual sparring in the afternoon (1-6pm) and two guest classes in the morning (10am-1pm) delivered by two of the best-known HEMA fencers and instructors in the UK.

We have hired half of our usual venue for the event, the Exeter University sports hall (four badminton courts - 700m2), so there will be more than enough space for everyone. The Streatham Campus Sports Park is walking distance (15-20 mins) from Exeter St. David's Train Station and is easily accessible by car with lots of space for parking. There are also plenty of facilities on the university campus for lunch, coffee, and other refreshments.

Also check out other Sports events in Exeter, Workshops in Exeter.