Battle Born Blades Tournament – May 24 & 25, 2025
Registration is open!
Longsword, rapier, broadsword, and smallsword tournaments
Workshops by Kevin Murakoshi, Isaac Humber, Jack Gassmann, Patrick Tarzi, and Dr. Marie Meservy
Opportunities for Free Fencing
And more!
2025 Schedule (Subject to Change):
Saturday:
9:00 – Doors Open
9:15 – Italian Rapier I: Introduction to Italian Rapier Pedagogy with Kevin Murakoshi
10:45 – Italian Rapier II: Lunge Mechanics and Pedagogy with Kevin Murakoshi
Fundamentals of Achille Marozzo with Patrick Tarzi
12:15 – Lunch
1:15 – Rapier Tournaments
3:45 – Broadsword Tournaments
6:30 – Rapier & Broadsword Finals
Sunday:
9:00 – Doors Open
9:30 – Giving and Receiving Feedback with Dr. Marie Meservy
10:30 – Getting Funky with Jack Gassman
Presenting The Time with Isaac Humber
12:00 – Lunch
1:00 – Women’s Smallsword Tournament
2:30 – Longsword Tournaments
6:30 – Smallsword & Longsword Finals
There will be a dedicated indoor area for free fencing throughout the event, as well as space outdoors for fencing.
Location
Battle Born Blades will take place at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St, in Carson City, Nevada, a mere 20 minutes away from beautiful Lake Tahoe. The closest major airport is Reno-Tahoe (RNO).
Hotel
This year we have partnered with the Carson City Plaza Hotel. Use code BBB2025 when checking out for a discount, or call and let them know you’re attending Battle Born Blades! The Plaza Hotel is only 4 minutes away from Battle Born Blades by car, and is a short walk from Red’s Old 395 Grill, where we hold our Saturday dinner. The Plaza Hotel provides a free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, as well as free parking.
Another good option is the Hardman House Hotel. The Hardman House is only a minute away from Battle Born Blades by car, or 10 minutes on foot. The Hardman House provides a free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, as well as free parking. Book Directly at their website, or call them at (775) 882-7744 and let them know you’ll be attending Battle Born Blades.
