Suomen Historiallisen Miekkailun Seura ry, SHMS for short, is a historical fencing association, founded in 2003. Our Salle lies in Jakomäki, Helsinki. Our goal is to further the study and practice of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA for short) and to disseminate knowledge regarding the historic tradition of European swordsmanship. Our standard classes run five nights a week and they range from instructed classes to free fencing.
Suomen Historiallisen Miekkailun Seura SHMS ry is the second oldest historical fencing association in Finland. In early 2025, SHMS became the first HEMA association in Finland to own their training space when the Club bought out the ownership to our Salle in Helsinki.
Under our tutelage, one can learn the elegant weapon style of a renaissance also known as The Rapier, study the origins of the western arsenal with The Sword and Buckler, or train with the King of weapons otherwise known as the Longsword. We also offer to study with us the straightforward and effective sabre of yesteryear’s armies.
