About this Event
2025 Mixed Weapons tournament right here in the Ozarks!!
Bringing together the weapons-based community (HEMA, Fencing, Filipino Weapon Arts, Japanese Weapon Arts, and more!) through competitive point-sparring! Let's come together through great camaraderie and an opportunity to test your skill against other weapons enthusiasts!
Every competitor will have multiple rounds during the round-robin elimination rounds and then off to our championship bouts!
-Long Sword Division (42")
-Short Sword Division (28")
-Knife Division (12" - 14")
NEW FOR 2025 -- CONTINUOUS SPARRING DIVISION!
(This division will only be available in the short sword division)
We will be providing rattan weapons of varying sizes for the competition. Just bring your thirst for friendly competition and let's goooooo!Throughout the day of the competition, competitors will be provided with snacks and bottled water!
PRIZES: We will have some trainer and live blades as prizes, commemorative medals for all competitors and trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners!
EVENT SIGNUP:
1 Division - $50
2 Divisions - $75
3 Divisions - $90
4 Divisions - $100
The event has grown exponentially since it's inception in 2022. Because of that, we are limiting the number of competitors to 26 competitors per division for 2025. If you know you'll be competing this year, reserve your spot and get registered on February 17 when the EventBrite link is live!
For registration on the day of event (if slots are available), we will accept Cash or Venmo.
The registration cost includes lunch for all competitors!
We will also have the REDESIGNED 2025 ArkanWars t-shirts for sale at the event for $30!
Spectators -- $0! So bring the entire family and make this a family fun event!
TOURNAMENT RULES & WAIVER:
Available on February 10, 2025!
SCHEDULE:
9:00 a.m. - Competitor Registrations
10:00 a.m. - Rules Announcement
10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Round-Robin Elimination Bouts
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Championship Bouts
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Late luncheon and mingling!
The prizes for this event event is made possible with the support and sponsorship from Arkie Outdoors, TAK Knives Company, and Native Clan Blades.
Location -
Open-Air @ 1360 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR
For any other questions:
[email protected]
[Prizes]
As we receive prize item medals, trophies, swords and training weapons, we will post them here and on our social media page! However, see below for some images of our previous event!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Integrated Combat Systems NWA, 1360 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, United States
USD 23.18 to USD 108.55
