IFHEMA ruft zu HEMA goes public auf:

HEMA goes public
Saturday, August 22 nd and
Sunday, August 23 rd , 2026
Worldwide

Let’s do HEMA in public
to promote our Sport/Art
and find new members and friends.

Dear HEMA friends,
On the weekend of August 22nd and 23rd, 2026, IFHEMA is coordinating this event to
raise public awareness of our sport/art, connect with interested people, and recruit
new members.

It’s easy to participate:
1) Find a public space, such as a park (you might need to ask for permission).
2) Choose a date (Saturday, Sunday, or both days – you decide the time).
3) Promote your event through the press and social media.
4) Practice HEMA publicly and have fun with your friends.
5) Be friendly to interested visitors and explain what HEMA is.
6) Afterward, share photos and reports about the event with the press and on social
media.
7) You’ll have been part of a global HEMA event, helped spread the word about
HEMA, and perhaps even found new members for your group.

“HEMA goes public” is taking place for the third time this year after a break. Originally
developed and organized by Simon Rieger from Austria, it is supported this year by
“HEMA Austria” and the “International Federation of HEMA” (IFHEMA). Any HEMA
group is welcome, whether a member of a federation or not.
For questions and suggestions, please send a message to
ifhema.secretary@gmail.com.

See you at “HEMA goes public”!
Andreas Klingelmayer, President of IFHEMA, on behalf of the IFHEMA board
www.ifhema.org