This blog post provides a summary of the four combatants described in Joachim Meyer’s 1570 treatise, offering a high-level overview of each type and their respective strategies. For those interested in exploring these concepts in greater depth, including detailed explanations of techniques and historical context, you can download the full article. The extended version includes…
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Now that it's starting to get dark earlier and the weather will soon be turning colder, the OCG has moved classes indoors for the fall/winter. We are once again holding classes at the Unitarian Church, on the corner of Bertram St and Cawston Ave. With this move also comes a slight change in schedule. The…
Read MoreThe summer has been hot but the Guild has never been more active! Join us in Ben Lee park (Northwest corner of McPhee St.) Monday-Thursday every week. See our schedule for details.
Read MoreHello everyone! As fall deepens we have officially moved into indoor space. We are training out of the Unitarian Church on Cawston Avenue. Our schedule has also changed in order to work around the schedule of the Church. Thursdays and Saturdays will be our Level 1 weapon classes (Novice/Beginner). Thursdays and Fridays should have consistent times (6-8pm)…
Read MoreWelcome Back! This Monday August 9th we are officially back on! Classes are currently being held at Mission Creek Park. You can find us near the log building on the left when you come in the main entrance. This time we have youth classes (13-16) Mondays – Thursdays 5pm-6pm! We also have our Novice level…
Read MoreUpdate March 20, 2020: The decision has been made to suspend all classes for the time being. We hope that everyone stays safe and look forward to seeing you when this is over. Original Post: Sad but necessary decision today. Due to the Coronavirus and that we now have a confirmed case in Kelowna, we…
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Can't get enough of Historical European Martial Arts? Well good news! Starting Friday, November 22nd and every Friday after, we will be running more classes! Get your HEMA fix with: 7-8pm - Beginner Class rotating Dusack and Longsword 8-9pm - Polearms This marks the 3rd day of available classes the Okanagan Combat Guild has to…
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Welcome to our new website! We hope you can find all the info you are looking for here! The Okanagan Combat Guild is looking to make this year one of expansion and growth. This year marks the 7th since our beginning. Make sure to check out our about page and weapon and classes write ups.…
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