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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
