Axe Throwing • Archery • Swordplay

Make your team feel like heroes! Hands-on adventures led by master instructors.

• Fast to book and fully hosted

• Flexible formats: 1 - 4 hours, 5–150+ people

• Custom options: tournaments, hands-on museum, performances, food & drink

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Academie Duello has been providing awesome experiences for teams of all sizes for more than 20 years.

We offer:

• Expert, safety-first coaches; fully insured; all gear provided.

• A beautiful renaissance style 7500 sq ft downtown venue at 412 West Hastings Street, as well as mobile options.

• Flexible formats from high intensity competition to collaborative exploration.

We can handle groups big and small (5–150+) and can make custom programs to meet any theme.

Step outside the ordinary with a hands-on archery session that blends focus, precision, and team bonding.

• No experience needed — all gear included

• Learn basic techniques with expert instructors

• Great for boosting morale, communication & focus

Give your team an awesome experience in the world of precision, focus, and fun with our Corporate Archery Adventure.

This experience is perfect for boosting morale, improving communication, and sparking collaboration through light competition. Whether it’s a company away day, leadership retreat, or just a break from the office, archery classes in Vancouver are a hit.

Want to make it even more epic?
Catering options are available to keep your team fueled and refreshed throughout the day. You can also create a full medieval-inspired experience by combining archery with axe throwing and swordplay for an unforgettable team-building combo.

Perfect For:

• Encouraging Healthy Competition – Friendly tournaments create excitement and motivation

• Company Culture Events – Reinforce a playful, dynamic, and adventurous company culture

• Client Entertainment – Offer something more exciting than the usual dinner or drinks

• Fostering Collaboration – Work together in partner drills, duels, and group challenges

Our expert coaches teach proper technique and safety so everyone can join in, no experience required. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back session or a competitive tournament, we’ll customize the experience to fit your goals.

Make it a full-day adventure by adding catering or combining with archery and sword fighting classes for a full medieval experience.

Perfect For:

• Team Bonding – Forge stronger relationships through shared challenge and laughter

• Ice Breaker Activities – Get coworkers out of their comfort zones in a fun, memorable way

• Celebrating Team Wins – Mark milestones or project completions with a unique experience

• Developing Communication Skills – Swordplay requires clear communication and trust

Unleash your team’s potential, sword in hand. This unique adventure brings together physical activity, strategy, and historic martial arts in an experience full of fun, challenge, and teamwork.

Led by professional instructors at our downtown Vancouver studio, your team will train like real knights, learning authentic techniques with no experience needed and all gear provided.

Choose from four epic sword fighting experiences:

The Cutter Experience

Cut, stab, and slice through squashes with real medieval weapons. A safe, satisfying way to blow off steam and learn foundational sword fighting techniques.

The Duellist Experience

Step into the role of a 17th-century noble. Learn rapier technique, footwork, and duel with your team in a friendly, gear-protected match. Great intro to fencing classes in Vancouver.

The Warrior Experience

Train like a knight with armor, grappling, dagger, and longsword techniques. Includes swordplay, storytelling, and teamwork-building.

The Tournament Experience

Put your team’s skills to the test in a full longsword tournament. Light-hearted and instructor-guided, perfect for friendly rivalry and celebration.

Hosting a large group? Our Medieval Festival accommodates up to 120 people for 3 to 4 hours of immersive, team-focused fun.

Participants explore rotating activity stations, including archery classes, axe throwing, and our hands-on medieval museum. Move between stations as individuals or in teams.

Want to take it even further? Add any of these extras:

• Medieval Battle – Safe, high-energy foam sword battles.
• Rapier Candle Snuffing – Learn finesse and control with the rapier.
• Hammerschlagen – Compete in hammering nails.
• Giant Jenga & Darts – Light, fun challenges for all.
• Knight Performance – A live knight in armor, photo ops, and sword demonstrations.

Catering options available, including alcohol.