News

Read more on Understanding the Four Types of Combatants in Joachim Meyer’s Fencing System
TagsMastering the Art of Combat

Understanding the Four Types of Combatants in Joachim Meyer’s Fencing System

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…

Read More
Read more on Classes are moving indoors
TagsNews

Classes are moving indoors

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 More
Read more on Moving Indoors!
TagsNews

Moving Indoors!

Hello 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 More
Read more on We Are Back!
TagsNews

We Are Back!

Welcome 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 More
Read more on COVID-19 Update
TagsNews

COVID-19 Update

Update 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…

Read More
Read more on New Classes Starting in November
TagsNews

New Classes Starting in November

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…

Read More
Read more on New Website Launched!
TagsNews

New Website Launched!

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.…

Read More