Dive into the exciting world of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) with our 4-week beginner course at Bighorn Historical Combat! Designed to be fun and friendly, this program smoothly transitions you into our regular training sessions alongside other beginners.

What to Expect

• Weekly Training: Each week, enjoy a 2-hour session focusing on the essentials.

• Comprehensive Coverage: Our program provides all the foundational skills you need to seamlessly join our regular training sessions. You'll learn the basics of HEMA, movement, and the techniques of both the longsword and sabre. Additionally, you'll see the actual historical sources and understand how everything integrates into a fighting context.

Program Details

• Duration & Cost: Five 2-hour training sessions on Sunday afternoon, 3:00-5:00, cost for this April intake is TBD shortly.

• Gear Included: The course fee includes a functional fencing mask & throat protection for you keep, access to our loaner swords, and access to our club Discord for community news and engagement.

• Limited Spots: To ensure quality participation, coaching and individual attention, each program is capped at 6 participants.

• Flexible Scheduling: Programs run on months when our coaches are available for all sessions. Email us to find out the next start date!

Enrollment Information

• Age Requirement: Open to anyone 16 or older. Participants under 18 must have a legal guardian present on the first day to sign a liability waiver.

• Guardian Attendance: Legal guardians are welcome to stay during classes but are not required to.

Don't miss this opportunity to start your swordfighting experience with Bighorn Historical Combat based out of Airdrie & Calgary, Alberta Canada. Sign up today and become part of our community!

Upcoming program: April 6

We are currently sorting out details, but if you are interested please email us and we’ll keep you in the loop!