Intensive sessions, visiting instructors, and deep dives into the martial arts. Open to members and non-members alike.
with Ben Davis
Explore the close-range game of armoured swordplay through the principles of gioco stretto. Work on closing safely, controlling the opponent and their weapon, using the sword effectively at close measure, and connecting swordplay with grappling. Armour is welcome but not required.
Sunday, October 11, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
with Matheus Olmedo
Blue and red cords are invited to deepen their practice of the Italian sidesword through advanced work on line, measure, tempo, and tactical initiative. This 4-hour intensive will focus on building efficient mechanics, cleaner cut-and-thrust transitions, stronger decision-making, and more confident
Sunday, October 18, 2026
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
with Meghan O'Connell
Remember when the world ground to a halt temporarily? Will you be ready if it happens again? Step outside of the standard fitness paradigm to learn how to build functional strength without the use of typical fitness equipment. The main focus will be on progressions toward the pistol (i.e. one-legged
Saturday, October 24, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
with Robert Borsos
Learn the art and history of horseback archery from Robert Borsos, a certified instructor of the Kassai School of Horseback Archery and one of Canada’s leading horseback archery competitors. Explore the techniques and traditions of mounted archery while practising shooting with traditional bows on f
Sunday, November 1, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
with Matheus Olmedo
Discover the art of Italian swordplay with the elegant and elusive combination of sidesword and cloak. Matheus Alfred-Olmedo will guide you through principles of timing, deception, and control drawn from historical sources, blending theory and practice for both newcomers and experienced fencers. Lea
Sunday, November 8, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
with Matheus Olmedo
Blue and red cords are invited for a 4-hour intensive on body mechanics, tactics, and strategy in this customized interdisciplinary workshop. Build your proficiency and tactical conditioning through rigorous, high-level drilling with a focus on alignment, timing, and efficiency.
Sunday, November 15, 2026
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
with Ben Davis
Get ready for your Scholar exam with this workshop customized to attendee needs and focused on the assessment areas you want to improve. Target specific skills, work through assessments, and get practical experience in one concentrated class.
Sunday, November 22, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
with Erin Dawson
Get ready for your Archery Scholar exam with a workshop targeting assessment requirements and the skills you most want to improve. Work on consistency with different bows, aiming, grouping, speed shooting, and other Green Cord requirements while building experience and completing assessments.
Sunday, November 22, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
with Devon Boorman
Take your wrestling deeper in this advanced Abrazare workshop focused on standing wrestling with and without weapons. Work through takedowns, throws, submission holds, locks, and disarms, with partnered drills that connect unarmed grappling to dagger and broader weapon contexts.
Sunday, November 29, 2026
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
with Ian Greenwood
Spend two Sundays building your own flu-flu arrows. Work through the arrow-making process from shaft preparation and assembly through the distinctive fletching that makes flu-flus ideal for short-range and aerial shooting. The two-session format gives you time to work carefully through construction
Sunday, December 6, 2026
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
with Matheus Olmedo
Blue and red cords are invited for a 4-hour intensive on body mechanics, tactics, and strategy in this customized interdisciplinary workshop. Build your proficiency and tactical conditioning through rigorous, high-level drilling with a focus on alignment, timing, and efficiency.
Sunday, December 13, 2026
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
with Devon Boorman
The use of two swords is the pinnacle of mastery. Through this two-hour workshop you’ll learn how to coordinate two sideswords in attack and defence: the four closed positions, cut-and-thrust transitions, parries, counter-attacks, and more. Each time we offer this workshop we touch on a different as
Sunday, December 20, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Open to all: Workshops are available to both members and non-members. Some advanced workshops may have prerequisites.
What to bring: Comfortable athletic clothing and indoor shoes. We provide training equipment unless otherwise noted.
Cancellation: Full refund available up to 7 days before the workshop. Contact us for questions.
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