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 […]
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, […]
Perfect for both beginners and seasoned practitioners, our sessions are designed to deepen your understanding of European swordsmanship and related martial skills. Our classes start at 7:00 PM with a structured first half focused on core skills, techniques, and drills based on historical treatises. In the second half, enjoy a more free-form practice, where you […]
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 […]
Join us every Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a dynamic and unstructured class led by our amazing coach, Zach. This session is ideal for practitioners of all levels who want to explore their martial arts journey with flexibility, creativity, and personalized guidance. Unlike our weekday classes, Sunday offers a more open-ended format […]
Perfect for both beginners and seasoned practitioners, our sessions are designed to deepen your understanding of European swordsmanship and related martial skills. Our classes start at 7:00 PM with a structured first half focused on core skills, techniques, and drills based on historical treatises. In the second half, enjoy a more free-form practice, where you […]
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 […]
