(Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) The United Clans Swordsman Association will have a sword fighting competition Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Liberty Park. In this photo from a 2012 event, Darrell Armstrong, in helmet, of West Valley City, competes against Heather Rentz, of Holladay.

Utahns wield swords at annual competition

The Salt Lake Tribune

First Published Jul 14 2012 04:54 pm • Last Updated Jul 14 2012 08:57 pm

The clash of metal Saturday at Liberty Park heralded the United Clans Swordsman Association’s annual sword fighting competition.

Association members competed in long sword, short sword, dagger and unarmed fighting and defense.

The group recently joined the Historical European Martial Arts Alliance.

The association’s classes are taught on the east side of Liberty Park from noon to 3 p.m. every Saturday, regardless of weather.

More information about the United Clans Swordsman Association as well as the Historical European Martial Arts can be found on their website at www.TheUCSA.com.

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