First Swordsmanship class free

If it is you first time, come visit us at the Fulton Place Community League on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm for your first HEMA lesson.

We’ll hand you a sword and we can practice together!

Why Us

We practice the full range of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), with a special love given to the sword! Emphasis is placed on effective real-world techniques described in historical arms treatises. You can expect to study all period weapons including pole arms, swords, daggers, and hand-to-hand fighting. While we focus on the teachings of the great masters, Johannes Liecthenauer and Joachim Meyer, we are not afraid to learn from other sources.

If you seek an authentic martial arts experience in an inclusive atmosphere that emphasizes real-world techniques over stage fighting and repetitive forms, look no further than the Academy of European Swordsmanship.

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Thursday Class

On Thursdays, we take a deeper dive into the art of historical European martial arts. These sessions are ideal for anyone—from beginners to experienced practitioners—who wants to refine their techniques and develop a stronger understanding of the historical sources. Starting at 7:00 PM, our classes begin with a focused segment on advanced techniques, drills, and... Continue reading→

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Nordschlag HEMA Tournament

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Well, we’re finally having tournaments again in Historical European Martial Arts, as the pandemic seems to be near an end. For 2022 the tournament will be held on October 22, with the workshop on October 23. Tournament will include four events: Open Longsword Women’s Steel Longsword (pending enough registration) Sidesword Random Weapons Tournament registration fee includes all events. However, you may choose to participate in all eligible events or only those you wish to (2022 Registration). Workshop instruction will include grappling (by Johanus Haidner) and sidesword (by Julian Schuetze). You may register for the tournament only, the workshop only, or... Continue reading→

2022 Class Schedule

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Classes are up and running at Fulton Place! Every Tuesday starting at 7pm and going until 9:30 pm we are indoors and on Thursday evenings (weather dependent) we are outdoors at the same location. Join us at Fulton Place Community League, 6115 Fulton Road, Edmonton, AB for fun and learning with swords and more! Please bring indoor shoes on Tuesdays. Thursdays, please dress for the weather and bring your bug repellent and/or sunscreen (as needed). Sundays are sparring days. Every Sunday from 3 to 4 pm we get together and try out the skills we’ve learned throughout the week! When... Continue reading→

A Little on Simple Parries

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The simple parry is a small movement that is meant to be a quick block, stopping your opponent’s sword and allowing you to recover and regain the vor in your fight (usually). Here Zach and Eric give us a little demonstration of the simple parry using the Dusack. The simple parry is applicable to pretty much any single-handed weapon, but is especially effective with Dusack, sidesword, and Messer. Note that they also show a cut against the opponent’s sword – active displacement. What’s covered here on that is very basic and deserves its own video, which I’m sure we’ll see... Continue reading→