Upcoming Trial Classes
How to book
You can book directly through our Gymcatch booking system using the links above. If you already have an account, simply log in to purchase and reserve your place. If not, you can register first and then book your session.
Venue Details
Primary Venue
Located at Murrayfield Parish Church (Hall) on Monday & Thursday.
The church hall entrance is located on Ormidale Terrace (next to the pictured blue sign).
Free street parking.
Frequently asked questions
Members need to be 18 years and older. No prior training is required. All levels welcomed.
We can only accept new students on the first 2 weeks of every month. It is not possible to join outside of the set trial classes.
Please note, trial dates and availability can vary each month.
Trial classes are charged at £20, which covers both the session and initial administration setup costs.
You can choose to pay per class, sign up for a monthly membership, or purchase a set number of classes.
You’re also welcome to enquire about pricing before joining.
Please be aware, once you have booked your trial, if you need to reschedule, this is perfectly fine outside of 24 hours. Within 24 hours, full charge applies.
For our trial classes on Monday's & Thursday's at Murrayfield Parish Church Hall, please arrive for a 6pm induction before the main class at 6:30pm.
Please do not show up unless you are booked and confirmed for a trial class. Should we have a fully booked class, you run the risk of being turned away and we would hate for this to happen.
Please make sure you get in touch to be informed of the next steps to book your trial spot.
Murrayfield Parish Church can be accessed by popular public transport routes.
Free parking is available at Murrayfield Parish Church.
If you choose to continue, you’ll gain full access to all classes and can easily book and pay via the Gymcatch app or websites.
Our classes follow a monthly structure as below:
Week 1 – Fundamentals
Starting from the basics, focusing on core skills and the foundation of HEMA.
Weeks 2 & 3 – Drills and Techniques
Practicing authentic drills and techniques from HEMA masters such as Fiore dei Liberi, Joachim Meyer, Hans Talhoffer, and Filippo di Vadi.
Week 4 – Sparring
Demonstrating what you’ve learned through rapid-action sparring.
Fridays – Core Skills
Similar to the Fundamentals classes.