Egdehirden is a historical fencing group, focusing on reenactment fighting, HEMA, and similar disciplines.
Throughout the year, we participate in events and markets across Norway and Europe, where we conduct fight shows and weapon demonstrations.
We train every Friday at 6:00 PM at Gimlehallen (Kristiansand), and during the summer we can often be found at Hamresanden, Groos or Bystranda. If this sounds like something for you, feel free to drop by for a training session to see for yourself.
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World Fencing Day in Kristiansand 2025
In collaboration with Kristiansand Fencing Club, Kristiansand Kendo Club, and Kakukodan, Egdehirden proudly hosts this year’s Fektedagen – World Fencing Day – in Kristiansand. This unique event brings together the many worlds of fencing: from the Olympic fencing disciplines, to the ancient traditions of Japanese sword arts, to the living history of European martial arts,…
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Egdehirden at Lislefarmen – August 30th
On Saturday, August 30th, Egdehirden will be at the Lislefarmen event at Bygland Museum.This annual gathering brings history to life at the historic Lislefarmen property, offering visitors a glimpse into traditional crafts, demonstrations, and cultural activities. We will be there with our tent, where you can see our Viking-age equipment up close — weapons, shields,…
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[Combat Rules] HEMA
At Egdehirden, safety and fair play are our top priorities.Here are the basic HEMA sparring rules you must follow during training and bouts: ⚔️ Rules 🛡️ Required Equipment for HEMA Sparring For safety, all participants must wear the following equipment: This gear ensures you can train safely while still enjoying the intensity and realism of…
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[Combat Rules] Western Style
The Western Style focuses on light, technical sparring with no armor or helmets. It is designed for training precision, coordination, and historical movement without full-contact hits or risk of injury. 🛡️ Equipment Mandatory: No armor or helmet is usedThis style is built around control and trust, not force or protection. ⚔️ Valid Target Zones For…
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[Combat Rules] Eastern Style
This ruleset is used for training and demonstrations in Egdehirden’s Eastern Style combat. The focus is on historically inspired, safe, and controlled sparring, suitable for both beginners and experienced fighters. 🛡️ Required Protection All participants must wear: Recommended: ⚔️ Cutting Weapons Includes: Sword, axe, Dane axe Valid target zones: Head strikes: Back/butt/head (rear): ⚔️ Thrusting…
