Auf der Hut 2026

Final Results

Longsword & Dagger - Open Steel Show All ↓ (32)
1 Philip Dershwitz The Band of Iron Lions
2 Michael Keller Wichita Fencing & HEMA Academy
3 Riley Rief Omaha KDF
4 John Poitevin Sebaste Historical Fencing
Rapier (Offhand Unknown) - Open Steel Show All ↓ (23)
1 Philip Dershwitz The Band of Iron Lions
2 Michael Keller Wichita Fencing & HEMA Academy
3 Brenton Burke Wichita Fencing & HEMA Academy
4 Adam Rotondi The Band of Iron Lions
Smallsword - Open Steel Show All ↓ (22)
1 Philip Dershwitz The Band of Iron Lions
2 Ethan Paasch Omaha KDF
3 Parker Megrue Bladehaven
4 Alice Elzey Cedar Valley HEMA
Mixed Short Sword - Open Steel Show All ↓ (17)
1 Mark Heidrick Wichita Fencing & HEMA Academy
2 Chase Danner The Band of Iron Lions
3 Sam Halote Chicago Swordplay Guild
4 Izaak Wadle House of Blades

Welcome to Auf der Hut, presented by Omaha Kunst des Fechtens & The Nebraska Swordfighters Guild!

The phrase "Auf der Hut sein" is a German idiom often used to express that one should be vigilant or cautious in the face of a certain situation.  If someone warns you to be “Auf der Hut,” you are being told to be watchful, wary and alert, to be on guard.  In this tournament, we would like to stress that every movement matters.  Fencers, take the time you may need to find the perfect opportunity to foil your adversaries. 

Day 1 - July 25th 2026
Event 1: Longsword & Dagger 
Event 2: Smallsword

Day 2 - July 26th 2026
Event 3: Rapier+
Event 4: Arming Sword / Messer

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