Prima Spada School of Fence

Welcome to Prima Spada School of Fence!

Prima Spada is a fencing school operating in Queensland, Australia. We have 4 Salles (fencing halls) located in Wilston (Brisbane) Woombye (Sunshine Coast), Labrador (Gold Coast) and North Ipswich (Ipswich).

Prima Spada offers tuition in numerous fencing disciplines including: Historical Exhibition Combat, HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts), Smallsword, Modern/Classical Fencing and Artistic Fencing.

Prima Spada creates an enjoyable and accessible approach to swordplay of all kinds where the emphasis lies firmly on quality of execution rather than brute strength or speed.

Students are constantly challenged to excel at the techniques taught at their level and are encouraged to demonstrate their ability in combat. With its welcoming and energetic approach Prima Spada is a school of fence that is suited to all individuals who hold a love of swordplay of any kind!


WHAT PRIMA SPADA OFFERS:

Prima Spada bases its Exhibition and HEMA instruction on the work of Spanish and European masters of the 16th and 17th centuries with particular focus on the work of Gerard Thibault. Both of these areas take a great deal of influence from the system of fencing known as "La Verdadera Destreza", especially Prima Spada's HEMA instruction.
The school's Smallsword syllabus is based upon the works of the Italian master, Angelo from the 18th century.

As a member of the International Academy of Arms, Prima Spada is proud to also offer instruction in Artistic fencing, teaching the skill of choreography and performance in accordance with national and international syllabus requirements and regulations.

Finally, Prima Spada teaches modern sports fencing in all three weapons: foil, sabre and epee. These weapons are taught using lesson systems and instructional techniques endorsed by the International Academy of Arms through the Australian Academy of Fencing.

Prima Spada is a wonderful place to meet fantastic new people, make friends, get fit and try something new! We welcome anyone and everyone interested in learning.

COST:

Beginner's Course:
Join our 8 week Beginner's Course for $130
The Beginner's course runs for 8 weeks and includes the cost of your equipment hire and tuition from our qualified instructors.

Historical Exhibition Classes:
Monday Night Classes (BRISBANE SALLE): $15 (not including equipment hire)
Tuesday Night Classes (GOLD COAST SALLE): $15 (not including equipment hire)
Friday Night Classes (SUNSHINE COAST AND IPSWICH SALLE): $15 (not including equipment hire)
Equipment hire costs $2

Specialist Classes:
Classic Foil, Sabre, Epee, Smallsword or HEMA
Thursday Night Classes (MASTER'S SALLE, BRISBANE): $15 for 1-2 classes or $20 for 3 or more classes

LOCATIONS:

Sunshine Coast Salle:
Woombye School of Arts
​1-3 Hill Street,
Woombye, 4559
Sunshine Coast, QLD

Brisbane Salle:
Wilston Presbyterian Church
​28 MacGregor Street,
Wilston, 4051
Brisbane, QLD

Ipswich Salle:
Anglican Church of North Ipswich
15 Lawrence Street,
North Ipswich, 4305
Ipswich, QLD​

Gold Coast Salle:
Labrador State School Community Centre
Imperial Prde
Labrador 4215
Gold Coast, QLD