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

From our Blog

Returning to Indoor Practices

Well, summer is almost at an end, and with that we’ll be returning to indoor practices at Fulton Place Community League (6115 Fulton Road). Starting September 8, 2020 classes will be held both Tuesdays and Thursday from 7:00 pm until 9:30 pm. Please note that masks are mandatory in class! As well students must wash their hands upon arrival, and gear bags be kept at least 2 feet apart. Some of our drills have changed or been eliminated to accommodate social distancing. The AES strives to keep all students safe and welcome in class, and all concerns should be expressed... Continue reading

Summer Outdoors

Due to the issues with Covid-19 the community halls in Edmonton are shut down for the foreseeable future, so we can’t have indoor classes. However, we are able to have distancing classes outdoors! Every Tuesday evening, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm throughout July and August we will be having practices at 10770 Winterburn Road. If it’s raining, then practice will be moved to the following Thursday. We welcome new students! All classes are by donation – pay what you can. Yes, we still have costs, even though there are no hall rent expenses at the moment. Any help is appreciated!... Continue reading

Covid-19 Update

Sadly, last week Fulton Place Community League decided to postpone all rentals until further notice. While we agree that this is the safest way to handle the current crisis, we are saddened that it has to be this way. So, what can we do in the meantime? Read… Members, have a look at the resources in the members’ dropbox. There is a LOT there to read, certainly enough to get through a couple of months of isolation. If you are a member and don’t have access to this, please email Johanus and you will be added. Practice! Practice your cuts,... Continue reading