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Cut, Thrust, Parry, Fun at the Austin Historical Weapons Guild

by Chronicle Staff February 24, 2022October 30, 2025

Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.
Chronicle intern Robert Penson learns the skills of safe swordplay in the Historical European Martial Arts classes provided by the Austin Historical Weapons Guild, a society dedicated to teaching ancient combat skills as practiced from the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Read more about Penson’s experiences with the blades.

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