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.
We love your enthusiasm, but we’re working on it. Spring and Fall dates will be announced as soon as we have them.
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!
Typically, registration opens a few months before each event (Spring and Fall). Make sure to check the websites and socials often so you don’t miss the official announcements!
Go to your email and look for your your registration confirmation email by searching for “Iron Gate Exhibition (IGX) Spring 2025 Registration Submission” for IGX Spring, or “Iron Gate Exhibition (IGX) Fall 2025 Registration Submission” for IGX Fall. This email serves to CONFIRM you registered successfully. To UPDATE your registration selections, look in the email for the “To update information, go here:” link, click it and you will be taken to a page with all your latest registration choices shown — update these and resubmit to make your updates. If your updates require additional charges, you should be prompted to pay. If your updates require refunds, please reach out to info@irongateexhibition.com for assistance.
YES! Please have them register as well.