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Next sessions starting
April 5, 6 & 10
Gift Packages
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Give the gift of gallantry to that hard to buy for friend or loved one. Academie Duello gift packages come in a beautiful gift package that will excite the recipient about the experience you have purchased for them.
Any of our Introductory Packages can also be purchased as a gift certificate. Purchase in person or by phone 604.568.9907.
Standard Gift Packages
Dueling for Two
Enjoy a fun and romantic afternoon or evening of swordplay for two. During this two hour session you will acquire the skills of attack and defence with either the rapier or longsword followed by an opportunity to try out your new skills on the instructor and each other (safety equipment provided).
Please contact the office to book your private session.
Cost: $160 + gst
Warrior Experience
Get a hands-on taste of Renaissance combat with two hours of Personal Instruction where you will learn techniques of any European weapon of your choosing and then use these techniques in one on one sparring
with your instructor. European weapons available include: Longsword, Rapier, Arming Sword, Quarterstaff, Spear, Sword and Shield. etc)
Cost: $199 + gst
To make this package even more special, complete your gift by giving your warrior a weapons package from our store to use in this class. Ask us for details.
Duelist Starter Kit
Whether for yourself or a loved one, this gift provides everything you need to get started as a Renaissance Duellist. Package includes: tuition into our Warrior Fundamentals or Taste the Renaissance beginners series, high grade leather gloves, and your very own historically accurate rapier or longsword!
Cost: $300 + gst
The Complete Duelist
Everything you need to immerse yourself in the European Martial Arts experience. This kit will outfit the recipient with all the training and equipment to start engaging in full speed sparring:
- Mask
- Gorget (throat protector)
- Gloves
- Sparring jacket
- Sparring rapier or longsword
- Enrolment in Taste the Renaissance or Warrior Fundamentals beginners series (8 classes total)
- Lifetime membership in Academie Duello which includes discounts on workshops and equipment
Cost: $680
Deluxe Gift Packages
The Ultimate Duelist
For that person on your Christmas list with a love of history and excitement. This package will mold them into a modern day renaissance man or woman as they learn an exciting system of weapon arts along with all the equipment they need to continue their practice into the future. The Ultimate Duelist includes:
- An Authentic Reproduction Rapier, Longsword, and Sidesword useable in full sparring.
- All of the protective gear you need to fight: mask, gorget, padded jacket, leather gloves, elbow and knee plates
- 20 Hours of private instruction covering the longsword, rapier, sidesword, backsword, quarterstaff, spear, and unarmed medieval arts
- Academie Duello 1-Year Membership includes discounts on workshops and equipment
Cost: $2500
The Ultimate Knight
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Give that special person in your life a gift they will never forget. Transport them back in time to learn the arts of knighthood with professional sword master Devon Boorman.
The recipient of this gift will receive the full training and trappings of knighthood from custom fitted armour and weapons (from world renowned blade maker Angus Trim), to over 30 hours of training in armed and unarmed combat, as well as the court skills of a knight.
The package can be delivered over a schedule of 6 months or in a single intense and immersive week at the Academie Duello facilities in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia.
Equipment included:
- A custom fitted suit of full plate armour
- Padded Undercoat
- Custom fitted leather boots and gloves
- Full unarmoured combat gear, includes
- Mask, throat protector, and combat jacket
- Angus Trim Sparring Longsword
- Angus Trim Sparring Arming Sword
- Angus Trim Sharp Longsword
- Quarterstaff
- Sparring Poleaxe
Combat Training:
- 30 Hours of Private One-on-One instruction with Sword Master Devon Boorman. Topics covered include:
- Longsword
- Arming Sword
- Sword and Shield
- Spear and Pole Axe
- Full Armoured and Unarmoured Techniques
- Wrestling and Grappling
- Fitness, Endurance, and Strength Training
- 6 Months of Unlimited Access to Academie Duello Facilities, Classes, and Fight Nights
Training in Knightly Arts:
- Medieval Dance
- Courtly Love
- Political Intrigue
- Rhetoric and Wit
- Military Strategy and Tactics
Additionally:
- Custom design of your personal coat of arms, for marking your armour and weapons.
- Full videos of your private training sessions
- Final combat expose and professional demo video
- Photo portfolio
- Certificate of Excellence in the Knightly Arts, signed by Academie Director Devon Boorman
Cost: $13,000
Purchase in person or by phone 604.568.9907.