Welcome to the very first edition of the Ex Cineribus Grimbergen Open Sparring & Fair Play Tournament — a new initiative celebrating the spirit of historical European martial arts through respectful, technical fencing in an open and community-driven environment.
This event combines two core formats:
An inclusive, low-pressure setting where fencers of all levels can engage in friendly, respectful exchanges. Whether you're new to sparring or a seasoned practitioner, this space is meant to foster learning, experimentation, and camaraderie. Protective gear is optional — control and mutual respect are not. Open Friendly Sparring without tournament pressure.
A structured, round-robin tournament focusing on controlled, technical fencing with minimal protective equipment. It’s self-refereed, honor-based, and built on fair play. Fencers are encouraged to value clarity and precision over brute force, and the format rewards not only skill but sportsmanship.
One-on-one matches
First to 5 points
Light gear requirements
Honor system and fair play points
A trophy for the winner — and glory for all!
The event will be held in Grimbergen. Outdoor or indoor location will be announced three days in advance depending on the weather.
Outdoor location: Guldendal 20 1850 Grimbergen
Indoor location: Lage steenweg 77 1850 Grimbergen.
Locations are 1 km appart.
10.00: Doors
10.30: Registration
10.50: Breefing
11.00: Part 1 Open Sparring & Tournament
12.00: Lunchbreak: Bring your own lunch. We do not have the facilities to offer meals at these locations. Both locations are about 500 m of the center of Grimbergen where there is a small supermarket.
12.45: assembling + breefing
13.00: Part 2 Open Sparring & Tournament.
14.00: End of Tournament, open sparring can continue
14.15: Ceremony.
... : After the ceremony, there is still time for sparring. Durability depends on availability of the indoor location.
Join us, and help us shape this new format into something lasting. Whether you're here to test yourself, connect with others, or just enjoy the blades — you're welcome.
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