At Sydney Korean Historic Fencing, we are a fun and nerdy bunch who want to break away from the sword dancing and patterns that most Asian sword schools do and focus on recreating historic scenarios and using swordsmanship as it was designed - to fight other martial artists in duels and on the battlefield. We try to minimise the sporting aspect, our bouts are not for victories and losses but for self improvement and fun. We want to create a community of swordsmen who help each other grow, improve and find a refuge from the modern world and enjoy a good bit of history and physical activity.

Our club is focused on the Jo style interpretation of Jedok Geom, a sword style from the late 1500s which is recorded in the Korean martial manual compendium Muyedobotongji. Our instructors have been working on an interpretation of the historic manual since 2017, and unlike other Asian sword schools we pressure test all of our techniques (think HEMA but Asian).

Also if you train in other Asian or other sword styles and would like to spar, you are welcome to join us. We love cross training and feel there is always something to learn from other styles. We just ask you abide by our rules and safety standards.