Why Practice Western Martial Arts?
The lineage of Western Martial Arts is lost in ancient history but shows clearly in ancient Greek and Roman art and culture, and later through the numerous mediaeval and Renaissance treatises and manuals that are available from all over Europe. While the weapons used in Medieval and Renaissance times are now considered obsolete in warfare, they are still alive and well in the civilian world. Our Western heritage has a rich, full martial history that combines practical self defence with the use of various weapons, including knives, swords, staves, and more. This is truly military martial arts, both as it was practiced hundreds of years ago and today. It is fun!
What we do contributes towards fitness, mental health, and self confidence.
Why the Academy?
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 AES. We are Canada’s oldest HEMA/WMA school and offer quality, qualified instruction teaching a large variety of weapons for fun and fitness.
Where and when are classes?
Classes are every Tuesday evening starting at 7pm at Fulton Place Community League, 6115 Fulton Road. New participants are welcome the first Tuesday of each month. Come and join us on Tuesday!
We also have Thursday classes outdoors (weather dependent) and semi-regular Sunday sparring classes.
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What are the fees?
You are invited to drop in and participate in your first class for free! Once you’ve decided to join, monthly dues are $70.
Academy Memberships
One time fee of $100 (includes T-shirt, student manual, and several treatises and other materials accessed via our DropBox).
Workshops
Workshop costs vary based on content, length and number of students. If you are interested in arranging a WMA/HEMA workshop for your group please contact us.