Thee Saint-Michaelsguild Gouda is a school for the Historical Art of Fencing. Building further on the tradition of the late medieval fencing master Johannes Liechtenauer, focusing on the instruction of weapons as the longsword, rapier, staff and dagger.

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The Saint-Michaelsguild is the successor to the officially recognized Antwerp fencers' guild from 1488.

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We are a lively contemporary organization with respect for its rich history and age-old traditions, which we give new life to in these modern times.