We are excited to announce that we are starting some classes back up! Now that some restrictions have been listed, we are ready to restart classes at a reduced capacity. COVID-19 Measures We will be implementing the following measures to…
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Some classes are re-starting. For information Click Here.
The Okanagan Combat Guild
About Us
The Okanagan Combat Guild is Kelowna’s school for Historical European Swordsmanship. At our school, you can expect to train in the premier weapons of Renaissance Europes fencing schools, including the rapier, dussack and two handed longsword.
What Is HEMA?
HEMA stand for Historical European Martial Arts. We are a community of enthusiasts working to revive the lost martial arts of Medieval and Renaissance Europe.
News & Events
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.…
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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 -…
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Wednesday
Dusack (all levels)
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Longsword (all levels)
8:30pm – 9:30pm
Sunday
Dusack Novice
11:00am – 12:00pm
Longsword Novice
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Sunday
Dusack Apprentice
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Longsword Apprentice
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Cost
Attend two classes a week
Regular: $90/month
Students: $50/month*
Attend unlimited classes
Regular: $120/month
Students: $80/month*
*Must have valid student ID
Our Instructors
Adam Ritz
Head Instructor
Adam started his HEMA career in October of 2012. After one class he knew he had stumbled onto something special. Studying under the tutelage of Shawn Oldham who founded The OCG, Adam soon became the senior student in the school, outlasting many who came and went. After a few years Adam began to assist Shawn in running classes, acting as a right hand in the club’s leadership. In December of 2016 Shawn moved away from Kelowna and handed responsibility of the club over too Adam. Adam took on the role of Head Instructor and ran with it. Since then he has expanded classes and is continually working on improving his interpretations of the source material, personal training, and the training of his students.