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About Steel Crown Historical Fencing

Mission Statement

Steel Crown Historical Fencing is a Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) organization dedicated to the study, practice, and advancement of historical fencing through disciplined training, integrity, and shared growth. We foster a culture where every member, regardless of experience, is both a student and a contributor, united by sportsmanship, mutual respect, and the pursuit of continual improvement. Through instruction, competition, historical study, and community engagement, we aim to develop skilled fencers, responsible training partners, and strong communities built on trust and accountability.

Vision Statement

We envision a club where excellence and community reinforce one another, and where rigorous training, historical study, and genuine camaraderie exist side by side. Steel Crown Historical Fencing strives to build an environment in which every student is challenged, supported, and valued, and where knowledge is shared openly across all levels of experience. We measure success not only through individual achievement, but through the strength, character, and development of the club as a whole. Our goal is to build a lasting institution that develops exceptional fencers, respectful competitors, dedicated contributors, and people of character.

Core Organizational Principles

  • Student-Centered Growth

    We believe every member is responsible for learning and contributing, and that growth is a shared responsibility.

  • Integrity in Instruction

    We value honesty, integrity, and transparency in how we teach, train, and represent the art.

  • Excellence Through Discipline

    We believe that skill is built through consistency, accountability, and purposeful training.

  • Safety and Responsibility

    We are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and inclusive training environment that allows for integrity, trust, and long-term development.

  • Respect

    We treat everyone, including ourselves, with kindness and respect.

  • Sportsmanship

    We claim victory with humility and accept defeat with dignity.

  • Community Over Ego

    We believe having a strong sense of community is more important than any individual status, recognition, or organizational politics.

  • Open Knowledge

    We believe that knowledge should be shared freely and carried forward for the benefit of the entire club.

  • Long-Term Development

    We aim to build not only skilled competitors, but capable leaders and ambassadors for HEMA.