01
Longsword
Men
The main category of the tournament. Longsword in the hands of Europe's finest fencers.
Men
Tyrnhaw is Central Europe's most prestigious HEMA tournament. Held annually since 2015 in the historic city of Trnava, it attracts fencers from across the continent.
The tournament is organized by Trnavský šermiarsky cech (Trnava Fencing Guild) under the supervision of the Slovak HEMA Federation (FEBUS). Competitors fight for the coveted laurel wreath and a place on the legendary Tyrnhaw Steel Wheel of Fame.
“The highest level tournament in the Slovak region”
— GD4H · Top 10 Classic Longsword Matches
The main category of the tournament. Longsword in the hands of Europe's finest fencers.
Women's longsword category. Same rules, same intensity.
New category for 2026. Sabre regardless of gender — speed and precision.
All categories are governed by the official FEBUS ruleset. Read the full rules before registering.
Rybníková 15
917 01 Trnava
Slovakia
Registration for Tyrnhaw 2026 will open soon. Follow us for the latest updates on when sign-ups go live.