IXth Edition - May 2010

Welcome to the website dedicated to the 2010 Dijon International Historical European Martial Arts Gathering. The 2010 edition will take place on May 6 to May 9, 2010, organised by De Taille et d'Estoc and the Historical European Martial Arts Coalition, in partnership with the University of Burgundy in Dijon, France.

On these pages you will find useful information on the event, regularly updated.

Registration (fisrt phase) for the 2010 HEMAC event in Dijon is officially open.

 

What is this event about ?

Since 2002 the Dijon gathering has offered all those interested - enthusiasts, researchers, martial artists, students - in the rediscovery of the Historical European Martial Arts an incredible opportunity to better know the works accomplished in the re-creation of this near-forgotten part of the European heritage, through lectures, workshops, demonstrations and sharing of interpretations and many things more. Reaching an audience far beyond the Old World, this event - now known worldwide simply as "Dijon" - proved to be, thanks to the quality of the instructors, teachers, researchers, lecturers that took part in the previous editions, but also the incredible atmosphere of comradeship, one of the most important gathering places for more than just the international HEMA community.

 

What is it made of ?

Instructors from all over Europe and beyond will share their works, their experience, their knowledge and their skill during four full days ; but more than just this, this Event is meant to be a place for exchange and good spirit for all participants.

Workshops, lectures, demonstrations and competitions will make the most of these four days ; although some will only be open to registered/advanced participants, all are welcome to see and discover what Historical European Martial Arts actually are. Members of De Taille et d'Estoc and the organising team will be happy to answer all your questions.

The "instructors" section and the detailed programme will provide you with more information about what is to be seen and done during these days.

 

Who is this event aimed at ?

As we said, this event is open to all: not only the advanced HEMA practitionners or the beginers, but also to all students and staff of the University of Burgundy and to all those interested in HEMA, or willing to discover more about them.

However, for obvious logistical and safety reasons, access to some parts of this event will be restricted to registered participants. Thus, classes and workshops are dedicated spaces during which practitionners learn or perfect teir Art ; it is therefore required not to trouble them.  But all can come and watch and ask questions about what is going on (unless the instructor specifiied otherwise).

Lectures are open to all (within space limits) - please note that most of them will be held in English ; demonstrations are meant to be public events as well. As for the competitive events, well, they are meant to take place under the cheers of an enthusastic crowd !

 

 

For any question, feel free to contact us at XXXhemacdijon@yahoo.frXXX (without the XXX)