GRAND CHAMPION OPPORTUNITIES

Elevate Your Brand with SoCal Swordfight 2025

SoCal Swordfight 2025 offers exclusive Grand Champion sponsorship opportunities for brands seeking maximum visibility and integration with our premier Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) event. As a Grand Champion sponsor, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping key aspects of the event while gaining unparalleled exposure to our diverse audience of over 1,100 HEMA enthusiasts, practitioners, and spectators.

Our Grand Champion sponsorships are tailored for companies looking to align their brand with specific aspects of SoCal Swordfight 2025. Each sponsorship level offers comprehensive benefits and exclusive rights across the entire event, ensuring your brand stands out as a key supporter of this unique martial arts gathering.

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Current Grand Champion Sponsorship Opportunities:

Each Grand Champion sponsorship package is customizable to meet your specific marketing objectives and maximize your brand's impact at SoCal Swordfight 2025. By becoming a Grand Champion sponsor, you'll not only gain premium exposure to a highly engaged audience but also play a crucial role in advancing the practice and appreciation of Historical European Martial Arts.

For more information on how your brand can become a Grand Champion sponsor, please contact our sponsorship team to discuss available opportunities and custom packages.

Heritage Champion

Preserving History Through Education

Connect your brand with the rich cultural heritage of HEMA. This sponsorship focuses on supporting educational initiatives, historical exhibitions, and cultural preservation efforts throughout the event.

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Performance Champion

Powering Athletic Achievement

Showcase your brand's commitment to athletic excellence. This sponsorship integrates your products or services with our high-intensity competitions, training workshops, and performance optimization initiatives.

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Hydration Champion

Fueling Peak Performance

Ensuring optimal hydration for athletes through strategic placement of hydration stations, educational initiatives, and recovery support. Promote proper fluid intake and electrolyte balance. Ideal for sports drink brands, water companies, and hydration technology innovators.

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Innovation Champion

Advancing Combat Sports Technology

Drive technological advancement in historical martial arts through equipment innovation, performance tracking, and digital integration. Perfect for technology companies, equipment manufacturers, and sports tech brands.

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Education Champion

Shaping Future Leaders

Support academic research, youth development, and educational programming. Help bridge historical martial arts with modern education through school partnerships and curriculum development. Ideal for educational institutions, publishers, and learning platforms.

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Wellness Champion

Promoting Health and Safety

Championing athlete wellness through safety education, injury prevention, and health awareness programs. Support medical services and equipment safety initiatives. Perfect for healthcare providers, safety equipment manufacturers, and wellness brands.

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Nutrition Champion

Powering Athletic Excellence

Supporting athletes' nutritional needs through tailored meal plans, supplement guidance, and performance nutrition education. Promote healthy eating habits and recovery nutrition. Perfect for sports nutrition companies, supplement brands, and health food providers.

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Technology Champion

Advancing Martial Arts Innovation

Elevating the HEMA experience through cutting-edge technology integration. Support scoring systems, live streaming capabilities, and performance analysis tools. Ideal for sports technology companies, software developers, and equipment manufacturers specializing in martial arts innovations.

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Email us at sponsors@socalswordfightcom

MEET THE HEMA PRACTITIONER

UNVEILING THE MODERN MARTIAL HISTORIAN

The Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) practitioner stands at the intersection of diverse affinity categories, embodying a unique blend of passion, discipline, and historical curiosity.

  1. Passion for History: The HEMA practitioner is driven by a profound love for history, drawn to the allure of mastering martial arts techniques that echo through time. Their journey is a fusion of physical prowess and intellectual curiosity.
  2. Discipline and Dedication: Training in HEMA requires unwavering dedication, emphasizing discipline both on and off the training ground. This commitment extends to a lifestyle steeped in respect for tradition and a quest for personal improvement.
  3. Versatility in Combat Styles: From the finesse of rapier duels to the power of longsword techniques, HEMA practitioners embrace a diverse array of historical combat styles, seeking a well-rounded martial education.
  4. Community-Centric Mindset: Active engagement within the tight-knit HEMA community is crucial. Practitioners participate in shared learning experiences, events, and collaborations, thriving on camaraderie.
  5. Intellectual Curiosity: Beyond physical training, HEMA practitioners are avid researchers, delving into historical literature, manuscripts, and cultural contexts to enrich their understanding of historical combat.
  • Athletic Apparel / Training and Performance Gear: HEMA practitioners gravitate towards high-quality athletic apparel and specialized training gear that supports their rigorous physical training regimen.
  • Knives and Tactical Gear: Appreciating the martial arts ethos, practitioners may show interest in knives and tactical gear, aligning with their dedication to historical combat.
  • Energy Drinks: Fueled by the intensity of HEMA, practitioners may seek energy drinks that complement their physical exertion during training and competitions.
  • Gaming and Entertainment Companies: Given the historical and martial nature of their pursuits, HEMA enthusiasts may have an affinity for gaming and entertainment companies that echo similar themes.
  • Technology and Training Tools: Embracing modern advancements, practitioners seek technology and training tools that enhance their learning experience and skills.
  • Fitness and Health Supplements: Committed to physical well-being, HEMA practitioners may incorporate fitness and health supplements into their regimen for optimal performance.
  • Media and Content Creators: HEMA practitioners actively consume content from media outlets and creators, staying informed about the latest developments in historical martial arts.
  • Historical and Cultural Organizations: Engaging with historical and cultural organizations, practitioners contribute to and draw inspiration from initiatives that preserve and promote historical traditions.
  • Local Businesses and Restaurants: Supporting local businesses and restaurants, HEMA practitioners value community connections, reflecting their community-centric mindset.
  • Event Services and Equipment Rental: As participants in events, practitioners appreciate event services and equipment rental options that contribute to the success of HEMA gatherings.
  • Fitness and Wellness Brands: Aligned with their commitment to physical fitness, practitioners may resonate with fitness and wellness brands that share their values.
  • Travel and Accommodation Providers: Attending events and tournaments, practitioners may seek travel and accommodation services to enhance their overall experience.

SoCal Swordfight stands as the world's largest HEMA event, attracting practitioners and enthusiasts from across the globe. Our event offers unparalleled opportunities for brands to connect with this passionate and engaged community.

  • Attendance: Over 1,100 participants expected for 2025
  • Global Reach: Attendees from 20+ countries
  • Event Duration: 3 full days of workshops, tournaments, and exhibitions
  • Online Engagement: Livestreamed events reaching thousands of viewers worldwide
  • Marketplace: Bustling vendor area featuring 50+ exhibitors
  • Workshops: 100+ classes covering various HEMA disciplines and skill levels
  • Tournaments: Multiple competitive events across different weapon categories

By sponsoring SoCal Swordfight, you're not just reaching attendees – you're engaging with the heart of the global HEMA community.This addition provides potential sponsors with valuable insights into the HEMA practitioner demographic and highlights the scale and significance of SoCal Swordfight as a premier event in the HEMA world.

  • Attendance Growth

    Since its inception in 2012, SoCal Swordfight has grown into a major event in the HEMA community. While comprehensive data is available from 2015 onwards, the event's growth has been remarkable. From 2015 to 2024, attendance increased significantly, rising from 250 attendees in 2015 to 1,152 total attendees in 2024. This represents a growth of 360.8% over this nine-year period, showcasing the event's expanding popularity and commitment to the HEMA community.

  • Attendance by Age

    The majority of our attendees, regardless of gender, fall within the 25-54 age range, with the largest segment between 25-44. This trend reflects the relatively young nature of competitive HEMA in the United States and highlights this age group's passion for the sport. To foster future growth, we are expanding our U18 categories to encourage younger competitors to join the HEMA community. As our current practitioners age, we are also considering the development of a seniors category to ensure inclusivity and sustain our vibrant community.

  • Attendance by Gender

    Our event demographics consistently show a male majority, with 68-75% male attendance across various channels. At-event participation maintains this trend, with over 65% male attendees. We've observed a 7% increase in female participation, which can be attributed to our recent expansion of tournament categories. These new categories have provided additional opportunities for competition, attracting more female practitioners to actively engage in the event. We continue to monitor these trends and adjust our event structure to accommodate the evolving interests of our diverse HEMA community.ShareRewrite

  • Followers & Subscribers

    Our dedicated HEMA community continues to grow across multiple channels. Our email list remains our strongest connection, with 2,800 subscribers. Facebook engagement remains high with 1,900 followers, while Instagram has seen significant growth to 15,70 followers. We've made substantial progress on emerging platforms, with TikTok showing impressive growth to 477 followers. Our presence on Twitter and YouTube is steadily increasing, now at 80 and 176 followers respectively. These numbers reflect our expanding reach and the growing interest in Historical European Martial Arts.