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F3 Sword Academy

The Bay Area’s premier HEMA club, providing cutting edge training in a challenging, inclusive, safe, and supportive training environment.

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Welcome To F3 Sword Academy

A Historical Fencing Club and HEMA research/training group based in Oakland, California.

Rooted in the work of Joachim Meÿer, our curriculum emphasizes historically accurate combat with weapons including the longsword, rondel dagger (with wrestling), dussack, rapier, and staff weapons like polearms and greatswords.

We’re dedicated to creating a challenging, inclusive, and supportive environment for anyone serious about training in the martial arts of medieval and Renaissance Europe.

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Jude Ledesma

Head Instructor & Founder

Jude has an extensive martial arts background, competing in and coaching Boxing, Muay Thai, San Shou/San Da, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In HEMA, he specializes in Longsword, Sidesword, and Dussack/Saber. He served as a councilor for the HEMA Alliance and contributed to its bylaws. F3 Sword Academy is a product of Jude’s experience as a competitor, teacher, and community leader.

Experience:

• Tournament competitor and coach

• HEMA Alliance councilor

• International seminar instructor

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From The Training Floor

Simon

This isn’t cosplay or choreography. F3 teaches the real martial art of historical fencing—with serious training and serious heart.

Jacob

I've never felt more challenged or supported. F3 is where I learned that intensity and community can absolutely go hand in hand.

Raya

F3 pushes you hard, but in the best way. Every session feels like you’re forging real skill—fire and sword, exactly like the motto says.

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