# Event Details - **Event Name**: Highland Broadsword for Stage Combatants - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 13 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 13 Dec, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: $35 Registration Discounts Available - Please contact us to request This class is Ages 14 + Taught by Jonathan Mackenzie Gordon Much like stage combat, 18th Century Highland Broadsword Fencing relies on learning specific actions in a cooperative partner dynamic. This class will focus on using partner plays from multiple Broadsword treaties to give students a solid understanding of dynamic actions that can be used in staging realistic and entertaining stage fights. Class Level: Open Sunday, Dec 6, 2026 @ 10am to 12pm EST at the Reston Players’ Lindsay C. Petersen Rehearsal Hall 264 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, Va 20170 Jonathan MacKenzie Gordon has been a student of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) since 2008. In 2012 he created the Virginia Academy of Fencing’s Highland Broadsword Program and was the senior instructor for the program until 2021. In 2021 he founded MacKenzie Broadsword to continue teaching Scottish Martial Arts virtually and in person and has partnered with the renowned Maryland Kunst des Fechtens in Columbia, MD for conducting in person group classes. Jonathan started his journey in historical fencing with German Longsword and Italian Rapier but was always fascinated by the weapons used by the Scottish Highlanders. He began studying the Cateran Society curriculum, which opened the doorways to the fencing systems used by his ancestors. He is a Level III Certified Instructor in the Cateran Society, currently pursuing his Level IV certification, and is currently serving as the Cateran Society Vice-President. He actively researches and recreates Scottish historical swordsmanship based on period fencing treatises, and has traveled internationally to train with experts in the field. Jonathan is currently studying several Scottish broadsword and smallsword fencing systems, including Angelo, Page, Sinclair, Ferdinand, Mathewson, among others. He has taught classes and workshops at several events including DC HEMA, Maryland KDF’s Autumnfecht, Brass Frog, the Western Martial Arts Workshop and An Cruinneachadh in Ontario, Canada and was the primary instructor for the recent 2025 American Smallsword Symposium. As an active competitor he has participated and medaled in numerous events including Longpoint, Longpoint South, Oktoberfecht, Clash of Claymores and Brass Frog (Gold Medal in Military / Dueling Saber in 2014 and 2024). If you have any questions or concerns regarding the class, payment, safety, or any other topic, please email Noble@NobleBlades.org . - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/herndon/highland-broadsword-for-stage-combatants/200030576226742 - **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 8 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Herndon - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 266 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, VA, United States, Virginia 20170 - **lat**: 38.95695 - **long**: -77.37383 - **full address**: 266 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, VA, United States, Virginia 20170 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Highland Broadsword for Stage Combatants - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a45ab23025ea2d806014e853fc24a9cb290aecdbaa77d02e5810510b21e32fcc-rimg-w1200-h1201-dc080808-gmir?v=1787040282 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Highland Broadsword for Stage Combatants being held? - **A:** Highland Broadsword for Stage Combatants takes place on Sun, 13 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 13 Dec, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 266 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, VA, United States, Virginia 20170. - **Q**: Who is organizing Highland Broadsword for Stage Combatants? - **A:** Highland Broadsword for Stage Combatants is organized by The Noble Blades. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Highland Broadsword for Stage Combatants 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 Herndon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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