Welcome to 417 HEMA

The WMA/HEMA Community in Springfield MO is thriving and growing every day. We are one of several HEMA groups/clubs/associations/teams that call this city ,home. We blend the historical element with the modern day elements of HEMA.

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As some of you may know , I helped start the first HEMA club of the Antilles a little over 15

years ago in Puerto Rico. Some of the original friends that co-founded the project have moved to the continental US and Europe since then. I m currently living in Springfield MO. And in the last 2 years I had the opportunity to participate and collaborate with the activities of other local clubs and neighboring ones. But now that I have my own space I m taking the next step of officially re-starting classes and instruction for friends here , back on the island and elsewhere.

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To that end I will continue the good work we do on Esgrima Antigua e Historica de Puerto Rico back on the island and here under it s new affiliate 417 HEMA: Historical European Martial Arts in Springfield MO. We meet Tuesdays or upon request. Instruction is also imparted in Spanish if needed it.

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I m also working on a blog and video blog under the name "The Lone Islander" and we plan to keep organizing local Gatherings for Peryton s Nest.

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I m still waiting for our info to show up on the HEMAA national website club finder and I m still working on the website. But we are ready to start meeting as soon as tomorrow.

Thanks to all our friends for your unconditional support, advice, help and friendship.

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Love y'all!

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HEMA stands for Historical European Martial Arts, and WMA , Western Martial Arts.