House Orastafell
Martial Arts Club
Why pick this one
House Orastafell offers German longsword and military saber training through chapters in Greensboro and Asheville.
Best for
- German longsword training based on Liechtenauer traditions
- Military saber training based on Hutton and Rowarth traditions
- Synthetic-weapon combat practice rather than live-steel training
- People interested in historical martial arts, period gear, and combat culture
- Practitioners seeking combat-focused training beyond sport fencing or conventional HEMA
Look elsewhere if
- Live-steel weapons training is required
- Tournament-focused sport fencing is the primary goal
- Traditional HEMA instruction without House Orastafell's distinct sparring approach is preferred
Specialties
- German longsword following Liechtenauer traditions
- Military saber following Hutton and Rowarth traditions
What makes them different
- Operates chapters in Asheville and Greensboro
- Uses synthetic weapons and does not currently train with live steel
- Training emphasizes combat awareness, weapon manipulation, and the risks of actual fighting
- Founder Nathanael Despain holds a degree in metalworking and creates combat tools and gear
- Approach differs from traditional HEMA instruction, sport fencing, and LARP
- Serves
- Asheville, Greensboro
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- Lake Daniel Park, 410 Mimosa Dr, Greensboro, NC 27403-12ND
- Phone
- +13367932524
- Website
- https://tefirin.wixsite.com/houseorastafell
- tefirin@gmail.com
Services
- Martial arts instruction
- Synthetic-weapon combat training
- One-on-one duel practice
- Historical martial arts community activities