Workshops
There will be numerous training sessions led by experienced instructors from various countries.
About
A three-day HEMA festival full of workshops, games and special fights!
Join us for a weekend of HEMA training, sparring, and structured combat games at Eurasia Exchange in Istanbul — where Europe meets Asia. As a bridge between two continents and traditions, Eurasia Exchange brings together practitioners of all levels for workshops, feud matches, and playful challenges built around learning, testing, and exchanging skills.
- Workshops
- Feuds
- Wildcard Tournament
- King of the Hill
- Open Sparring
Schedule
Overview
Here is how the three days of training, sparring, and activities are structured.
Day 1 · Friday
- 1 Workshop
- Free Sparring
- Social
Day 2 · Saturday
- 2 Workshops
- King of the Hill
- Feud Match A
- Social Board Games
Day 3 · Sunday
- 2 Workshops
- Wildcard Tournament
- Feud Match B
- Farewell Event
Detailed schedule will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates!
Activities
Activities
Feud Matches
Arranged duels where we select participant-submitted feuds and bring two fighters together to settle the matter in the field.
Wildcard Tournament
Single-elimination tournament where each match is fought under a different set of rules and conditions.
King of the Hill
A fast-paced sparring activity where fighters defend their position against a stream of challengers.
Pricing
Tickets
Single Day Pass
- Access to 1 selected day of the event
- Participation in workshops on that day.
- Access to open sparring mat.
- Watch the feud matches
Full Pass
- Full access to all 3 days of the event
- 7.5 hours of workshops
- Entry to feud matches
- Entry to wildcard tournament
- Priority event access
- Experience the event from start to finish
Instructors
Instructors
Instructor lineup will be announced soon. The event will feature experienced HEMA practitioners from international clubs, leading structured training sessions across all three days.
Location
Istanbul
Venue
The training venue is currently being finalized. The event will take place in a large indoor sports hall in Istanbul, designed for safe fencing, sparring, and movement-based training. The exact location will be announced soon.
Travel
Istanbul is a major international hub with frequent flights from across Europe and beyond. The city is well connected, and reaching the event venue from the airport is straightforward by taxi or public transport. Full travel guidance will be provided after registration.
FAQ
FAQ
No. The event is open to all levels. Sessions and formats are designed to be accessible while still challenging for experienced practitioners.
Participants are expected to bring their own protective gear and sparring weapons. Limited training equipment may be available for those without full gear, but participation cannot be guaranteed in all activities.
The event will be conducted in English to ensure accessibility for international participants.
A detailed schedule will be shared closer to the event date as final logistics are confirmed.
They are structured and engaging formats designed to be fun, interactive, and skill-based. Some include competitive elements, but the focus is on participation and experience. The results will not be submitted to Hemaratings.
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