NorCal Historical Fencing League

The Crooked Rooks

Adults (Over 18 years old)

Coach: Jonathan Bartlett

The HEMA fencing team from En Garde Fencing in Santa Rosa, CA.

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NorCal Historical Fencing League added a video
3 years ago

Check out the EGF YouTube channel where we have tons of videos showcasing our sparring bouts. Not satisfied with just one or two weapons, we will spar with any weapon available against whatever weapon our opponents choose. Rapier vs. Longsword? Yeah, we have that. Saber vs. Sword and Buckler? Yeah, that too somewhere. Dagger vs. Halberd? Maybe, but we'll do it if there is enough demand. Check it out, watch us swing swords at each other and share the videos if you are so inclined. https://youtube.com/channel/UCgnFiDIsG8-y7qBwP_09oVA

NorCal Historical Fencing League added an album
3 years ago

Photos of The Crooked Rooks in training and at competitions

NorCal Historical Fencing League added an album
3 years ago

These are the Crooked Rooks for the NCHFL 2021 season

The Crooked Rooks posted news
3 years ago

EGF Open Registration

The En Garde Fencing team is now holding open registration for team members starting now until July 10th 2021. Please register as soon as possible. There is no registration fee and no requirements other than membership at En Garde Fencing in Santa Rosa , CA
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About Us

The NorCal Historical Fencing League, bringing modern competition to Historical Fencing.

Traditionally HEMA leagues have focused on the individual fencer and performance in tournaments. This has created a barrier to entry due to the time and cost commitments. The NorCal Historical Fencing League is changing all of that by following the best practices of competitive sports around the world.

Instead of focusing on the individual fencer we are instead focusing on the team. Each of our member clubs has formed a historical fencing team that will compete in home and away games. The games will consist of six matches across three weapons and two tiers of experience. The rules and weapons, besides longsword, of each game are determined by the home team. So whereas Sacramento will host matches with Longsword, Dussack, and Rapier using their Fechtschule Sacramento rules the team from DEMAS will host matches with Longsword, mixed one handed weapons, and Warbow. 

Check the individual team pages for more info.

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