Every year, we go to the Edmonton Comic Expo to share our love of swordsmanship. This is where we get to show what we can do. We will bring every sword and piece of gear we can carry and show it to everyone who wishes to see. This is a great opportunity to show folks […]
This year’s tournament will be held on Saturday, October 7th. The workshop will be Sunday, October 8th. Tournament late registration and check-in will begin at 09:00. Competition is expected to begin at 09:30. Tournament registration fee includes all events. However, you may choose to participate in all eligible events or only those you wish to […]
This year’s workshop will include two instructors. Our visiting instructor will be Miles Kinnee. Miles Kinnee is the Founder of Maritime Sword School and is the Head Instructor at the Moncton branch of the three club organization. In his 8th year as an instructor Miles is deeply passionate about the material and takes great joy […]
As a swordsmanship school, we have a different take on the tradition of carving Pumpkins every October. Every year, we carve up pumpkins with swords and axes. Or smash them with a mace. Weapons are provided and we will provide instructions on how to cut pumpkins up safely. If you have your own sharp swords, […]
The AES will be rounding this year out with a fun Christmas tournament with a party. This is a no-stakes all skill levels welcome event where everyone is encouraged to come and have fun. For those who don't have gear, we will provide it. Part of the fun is silly weapons, which we will ensure […]
The Edmonton German Fencing Guild will be hosting Thursday's class next week on February 22nd. We will not be at Fulton Place Community League on February 22nd. Our fellow sword enthusiasts at the Edmonton German Fencing Guild will be hosting a class exchange. We will be joining them at the Holyrood School Gym: 7920 94th […]
Every Year, we practice our form by cutting milk jugs, pop bottles, and similar plastic containers filled with water. Milk jugs present a unique challenge; if your edge alignment and form is off, you will not have a clean cut and may fail to cut the target altogether. Don't worry, we'll help out if you're […]
The Academy of European Swordsmanship Turns 30 years old this coming August. Come join us to celebrate the anniversary of the oldest HEMA school in western Canada. We will be having group melee events, food, fights, a historical telling of the saga of the AES, and some good old fashioned hanging around with fellow sword […]
Every year, we go to the Edmonton Comic Expo to share our love of swordsmanship. This is where we get to show what we can do. We will bring every sword and piece of gear we can carry and show it to everyone who wishes to see. This is a great opportunity to show folks […]
This year's event will be on Saturday, October 5th (tournament) and Sunday, October 6th (workshop). Tournament Location: Shriner Hall - 14511 142 St NW, Edmonton, AB Workshop Location: Fulton Hall Community League - 6115 Fulton Road, Edmonton, AB Contact us at: johanus@swordsmanship.ca Tournament Schedule 08:30 Set up 09:00 Registration/check-in 09:30 New Rules overview and introduction 10:00 Baskethilt pools & finals 12:30 […]
