About The London Sword and Dagger Club

The London Sword and Dagger Club is an historical European martial arts group based in central London. Formed in the summer of 2010 we study martial arts based on historical documents. We are proud members of the British Federation of Historical Swordplay. Anyone over 18 is welcome to train with us regardless of gender, race or religion.

The training at the club is focused on learning the hand to hand skills needed to survive on a medieval battlefield, in a formal duel or on the streets of a place and era far more dangerous and violent than our own. As such, we don’t train to participate in competitions, for fitness, or to find inner tranquility and enlightenment. However, our training may include some of those as a means to an end or possibly as happy side effects. We are not a re-enactment society, theatrical swordfighters, or live action role-players, although many have found the kind of training we offer to be helpful to those activities.