Come join a few of us for running in the river valley! We take it easy and go at the pace of the slowest runner. While this is about fitness, it's also about enjoying the river valley and each other's company. We'll meet at the washrooms by the bridge on the southeast corner of Hawrelak […]
As the tournaments for 2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to Covid-19, this year's tournament holds some extra excitement for us. We encourage everyone who is interested to come and participate. We welcome both the competitors and volunteers that make these events possible. Every year the Academy has an open martial arts tournament and workshop […]
Every year we bring in top instructors from the world in order to teach the best of HEMA and WMA. Past instructors have included Jane Johnston, Ties Kool, Axel Petterson, Steaphen Fick, Ilka Hartikainen, Ken Pfrenger, and (of course) our own Johanus Haidner. This year we have Julian Schutze, who will be hosting a workshop […]
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, […]
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 […]
Our fellow swordsmanship school, The Forge Western Martial Arts, is holding their annual tournament on June 10th at the Highland Park Community Hall. Please note this tournament is in Calgary. They will be holding 3 events: Open Steel Longsword Open Steel Grosse Messer Novice Longsword (synthetic) Steel participants have an entry fee of $100. Synthetic-only […]
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 […]
We will be hosting a workshop for Academy members. If you have paid the one-time sign on fee, then you are a member. There is no skill requirement, so we welcome and encourage everyone to come. Our goal is to create a constructive environment for members of all experience levels to share their knowledge and […]
