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…
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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
Summer Update
The 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.
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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…
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Classes are currently being held at Studio 9.
Wednesday
Advanced Classes
6pm – 9pm
Thursday
Beginner Classes
6pm – 9pm
Sunday
All Levels
1pm to 3pm
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.