Torneo di Spada - Copenhagen

November 29th - 30th 2025

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Torneo di Spada is coming to Copenhagen!

We invite you to join us for the well-known Torneo di spada experience:

Four Tournaments:

Open Sidesword Women+ Sidesword

Open Rapier Women+ Rapier

Workshops

The right timing for the right moment - Dennis-Marius Thieme; Sidesword

Dedicated sparring time and coached sparing

Price:

1 day (includes workshops and tournament): 40 EUR

2 days (includes workshops and tournament): 60 EUR

Program

The Tournaments

The tournaments will follow the Bolognese ruleset, as seen in other events in the league.

Tournament Ruleset

Weapon Requirements

Rapier

The length of the crossguard must be between 10cm and 30cm.

Blade: must between 95cm and 130cm (up to the crossguard)

Point: The point must be securely covered with an appropriate tip.

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Overall length: max. 140 cm
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Mass: between 0.8 kg and 1.3 kg
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Flexibility: max. 10kg
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Sidesword

Sword specifications: Only side swords, Meyer rappiers, or early rapiers are allowed. The number of guard elements follows the standard for side swords (cross, 2 finger rings, knuckle bow, small D-ring on the side) or Meyer rapiers (large D-ring on the side, knuckle bow).

Blade: blunt, 80cm – 95cm length (including ricasso, up to the guard)

Point: The point must be securely covered with an appropriate tip.

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Overall length: max. 115cm
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Mass: between 0.8 kg and 1.2kg
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Flexibility: max. 10kg
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Protective Gear Requirements

Fencing mask & back of head protection

a fencing mask FIE standard level 2 with a stab resistance of at least 1600N.

Chest protector

Made of hard material. If you have breasts - its mandatory. Otherwise - recommended

Groin Protector

If your bits are on the outside its mandatory. If not - its optional

Neck protector

made of a hard material that covers the entire larynx and protects the neck from impacts.

Elbows and forearms

Protectors made of hard material that cover both

Upper legs

Should be covered by fencing pants with at least 350N stab resistance

Jacket

With stab resistance of at least 350N and no openings from hips to neck

Gloves

Standard fencing gloves are allowed for rapier. For side sword you need heavy gloves

Shins

Should be covered by hard plastic

Location

Grøndal MultiCenter

Hvidkildevej 64

2400 Copenhagen NV

Denmark

Workshops

The right timing for the right moment

Instructor: Dennis-Marius Thieme

A quick blow to the opponent is possible without losing your own cover, as every attack harbours the risk of a counter-attack. In addition to distance, the magic word is tempo.

The aim is to gain an understanding of the physical movements involved in fencing. The interplay of all parts of the body, as well as the blade, ensures a fast strike tempo and allows the actions of the opponent to be better anticipated. In order to be able to apply this in the fight, the tactical level must also be illuminated.

When is the right moment for a single action attack or do you need to prepare your attack in any way before?

Weapon: Sidesword

About the instructor: Dennis began Olympic sabre fencing at age 15 and moved into Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) at 22. Since 2022 he has served as the deputy chair of Schwertgreifen Rostock e.V., and in February 2025 he became the DDHF Vice-President for Education and Research. In 2023 he was rapier vice-champion and placed in the top ten of the HEMA Score for open sabre. His current focus is on research.