Seattle nonprofit organised as a league of study groups instead of one class with one coach. Members gather around longsword, sabre, rapier and other traditions, each group led by its own instructor with its own syllabus, while the league handles space, insurance and the shared calendar. The sparring culture is open and steady, which is why Lonin fencers are a regular presence at Pacific Northwest events.
The format rewards people who can steer their own learning, ask for feedback and show up without being chased. Someone who wants a school to hand them a fixed ladder of ranks may find the structure loose, since depth depends on which group they join. Space is shared with other tenants, so class times are limited and gear beyond the first loaners is mostly the student's own purchase.
Address: Seattle, WA, USA
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