The Palm Beach Sword School, home of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) in Palm Beach County, held a free introductory session on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches (5111 Lantana Road). Participants learned about the Scottish broadsword as well as the peasant staff. The session, taught by Ben Kerr, included weapon handling and the history of HEMA. Registration is currently open for the next session, which begins Saturday, Jan. 6. For more information, visit www.palmbeachhema.com.