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…
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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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Classes are currently being held outdoors at Mission Creek Park.
Monday
Youth Class 5pm,
Dusack Lv II 6pm
Longsword Lv II 7pm
Tuesday
Youth Class 5pm
Dusack Lv I 6pm
Longsword Lv I 7pm
Wednesday
Youth Class 5pm,
Dusack Lv II 6pm
Longsword Lv II 7pm
Thursday
Youth Class 5pm
Dusack Lv I 6pm
Longsword Lv I 7pm
Friday
All Ages Open Study/Sparring 6-8pm
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.