Crown Academy of the Sword

Crown Academy of the Sword is a martial arts and educational organization based in Ithaca, New York, in the Finger Lakes region. The academy presents swordsmanship as a practice that brings together physical training, mental agility, personal conduct, and spirit. Its philosophy describes the art as cultivating a strong, healthy body, an acute and agile mind, a gallant and gracious manner, and a joyful, dauntless spirit. The motto, “In Ferro Veritas” (“In the Sword is Truth”), reflects this approach.

The academy’s website provides resources for students and those interested in swordsmanship, including information about the practice, a FAQ, fencing notation, etude music, and instructional etude videos. Visitors can also explore a gallery, video series, and other educational materials, as well as a shop. The organization is operated by IFV Inc, identified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit educational corporation. Through its teaching and learning resources, Crown Academy of the Sword presents swordsmanship as both a martial art and a disciplined pursuit of knowledge and personal development.