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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: What is HEMA?
A: HEMA is a modern martial art form based on Historical European Martial Arts. It combines elements of several martial arts disciplines, including sword fighting, grappling, and unarmed combat, sourced from different areas of European origin.
Q: What is the age restriction for your programs?
A: Our programs are currently 16 years old and up. However, we are currently working on setting up availability for younger demographics.
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Q: Where are you located?
A: Practice is typically located at Crossfit Frontier (108 W 18th St) in Cheyenne. However, depending on weather conditions, practice is occasionally held at Holiday Park during the warmer seasons.
Q: When is class? Can I come check things out?
A: Yes! Absolutely!
We hold practice 3 days a week. New students start on Tuesdays and the schedule opens after the first month. Come check us out any time!
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Tuesday: 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Thursday: 7:45pm to 10pm
Sunday: 12pm to 3:30pm
Q: What equipment is needed for Cheyenne HEMA?
A: When new students start out, we only require you show up in comfortable athletic attire and that you wear groin protection (cup or pelvic plate).
For safety reasons, participants are required to wear appropriate protective gear, such as a fencing mask, gloves, torso protection, gorget, and elbow pads. A variety of weapons are used, including swords, daggers, and staffs. We have limited loaner gear available for new students. All equipment should be approved by a Cheyenne HEMA instructor before use.
Meet the Instructor
Cheyenne HEMA's head instructor, Michael Binsse, began studying HEMA about a decade ago and has been teaching since 2020. He has trained with several martial arts groups across Colorado, including Krieg School Denver, Rocky Mountain Swordplay Guild, Gentlemen's Dueling Society, and The Colorado Wardens, focusing primarily on German longsword manuals, as well as other European weapons and manuscripts.
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His primary focus is to refine his understanding of the Art and help his students achieve their personal goals through the lens of swordcraft.
Michael is frequently described by mentors, peers and students as knowledgeable, welcoming, skilled, friendly and loyal. He is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment to all who train at Cheyenne HEMA.