The School of Historical Defense Arts (SHDA) is a group of Brisbane-based historical fencing organisations which study and practice European martial arts in a variety of weapons and styles. Sadly, covid caused the suspension of training for some schools. A summary of weapons, styles, historical period and source texts for eash of the schools in the group can be found here, or go direct to their facebook pages:
- Brisbane Swords , training currently suspended, private lessons available.
- Brisbane School of Iberian Swordsmanship (us), training Wednesday nights
- Australis Scherma Scuola di Spada e Sciabola training currently suspended