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Historic Martial Arts & Festival

Three days of tournaments, classes, and medieval faire magic.

May 22–24, 2026

Wakefield, Virginia, USA

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Fight. Learn. Feast. A Woodland Festival of the Blade

Blades of the Dominion is a gathering where the art of the blade takes center stage. Across three days, witness open-air martial tournaments, train with world-class instructors, and revel in the festive atmosphere of vendors, food, music, and firelit camaraderie.

Not Just Another Tournament

Set in a beautiful woodland retreat, this festival unites serious martial competition with the joy of medieval celebration. Here, nature surrounds the fields of battle, and the spirit of community carries into the night.

Tournaments in HEMA, Japanese sword, knife fighting, archery, and more

Hands-on classes with renowned instructors

Both Camping and Indoor accommodations available

Fun faire atmosphere with vendors, performances, and evening events

Our Lineup of Instructors

Learn from international instructors and specialists across martial traditions.

Kai Tomas

Knife and Kenjutsu
Ludus Ferocia - ADC Training

Tim Anderson

Knife, Tomahawk, and Kukri
School of Two Swords Infiniti

Stephen Fick

Tim Ruzicki

John Borter

Doyle Irish Stick Fighting

Steve Huff

Frontier Martial Arts
School of Two Swords

Jared Kirby

Rapier & Dagger Specialist

Jonathan McKenzie Gordon

Scottish Broadsword
Kataran Society

Matthew Harvey

Traditional Archery

Christian Buttner

Montante and Greatsword

Connor Blackthorn

Cross-Tradition Mentor

Tournaments

HEMA longsword, katana, knife fighting, archery. All with Prizes

Seminars & Classes

With more than a dozen expert-led seminars, there’s something here for everyone to learn, grow, and thrive.

Festival Life

Vendors, performances, garb, cosplay, and more

Community & Camping

Fireside gatherings, campsites, and more

Historical Culture

Meet experts and reenactors for immersive faire activities

SO MUCH TO DO

We have something for everyone! Tourneys, classes, archery, dancing, camping, and festival activity for 3 days. Walk the beautiful paths of the property, explore the lake, and More!