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.
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.
Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday evening starting 7pm at the Fulton Place Community League. We have a class on Sunday at 10:00am at Bianca’s Dance Studio.
If you wish to join us as new member, contact Johanus at 780 966 6022 or at academy@swordsmanship.ca. We look forward to hearing from you!
Our monthly dues are $70. We are currently revising our starting package to ensure new members get the best value for signing on.
We hold multiple workshops, tournaments, cutting practices and social gatherings to train and celebrate the Art of the Sword.
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.
We can and do host bachelor and bachelorette parties. If you would like to have an unforgettable party with swords, please contact us.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us directly.