HEMA is short for Historical European Martial Arts and is the study of the fighting arts from the middle ages through the renaissance. These include a variety of weapons arts as well as wrestling.
IGX is the two largest Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) events in the northeast United States. There is an IGX Spring, and an IGX Fall. Both events consist of fighters, and instructors from all over the world.
In short – because your opinion matters! When IGX was only a fall event, there were some people who wanted to compete more, and some people who wanted more classes. IGX staff then decided that it would be best to split the difference. Keep IGX Fall focused on experimental tournaments and classes, and have IGX Spring that’s more tournament focused. More IGX to love!
YES! Please have them register as well.