Owning a saber
doesn't make you a warrior.
Training does.
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Pass your floor test, your name goes on the Global Roster, and your sash is your eligibility into Saber Circuit competition.
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Built. Betrayed. Rebuilt, Together.
Four Masters.
One System.
The four masters who wrote the curriculum you train, and who review your form.
Sijo Nathan Young
Sifu Edward Armstrong
Sifu Julliana Armstrong
Sifu Nick Benseman
From the closet to the floor.
Verbatim, from people who walked in as visitors.
"As a 15-year traditional martial artist, I was skeptical. After one session I understood. This is a complete, legitimate system. The 9 forms are grounded in real combat traditions."
"As a woman in martial arts, I've dealt with a lot of uncomfortable environments. LSTA is different. The Code of S.A.B.E.R. creates a culture of respect that I've never experienced anywhere else."
"I visited as a tourist in Norfolk. I stayed as a student. Sifu Armstrong is the real deal. This isn't cosplay, it's combat."
I came as a walk-in visitor expecting a gimmick. Left as a league participant. The electronic scoring and the fact that there are national rankings changes how you show up to every session.
Didn’t expect to be inducted into a legitimate martial arts group. Just thought it was a fun date idea for me and the wife. We are both hooked and have our goals set on getting a black belt one day. Fun workout for nerds of any kind.
My daughter's 16th birthday: eight friends, two hours on the floor, electronic scoring the whole time. They didn't stop talking about it for a month and half of them came back as league regulars. This is the teen birthday nobody else is doing.
The instructors were great! Fun, patient, engaging. We actually learned real moves and got to spar with each other. Great experience for adults and kids.
This is way above a simple tourist experience. This is real sword fighting with a touch of fun. Don't worry, safety is first. I cannot wait to get into the 6 forms. I've signed up for lessons! Great people to be around.
You don’t want to miss this! My boys had the time of their life and can’t wait to come back.
Great family experience and exceeded our expectations! It was a great workout and a lot of fun!
This experience was outstanding. It was the perfect combination of physical training and fun. Highly recommend this for any family!!!
Five-star experience! Personalized, fun, and engaging! Far exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend for everyone looking for a great time!
We weren't totally sure what to expect going into this experience but were excited to give it a try. It did not disappoint! We had such a great time.
We've done laser tag, escape rooms, mini golf. This was the first time every single person in the group was equally engaged the entire time. The scoring system makes it feel like a real sport.
The class was fantastic and my two boys had a great time. The class was also a great value and the host was very entertaining.
Verbatim guest reviews from our public Airbnb and Yelp listings · 5.0 overall across 60 reviews as of July 2026.
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