North Armoury Academy
HEMA Classes in Toronto – German Longsword Training
North Armoury Academy offers Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) training in North York area of Toronto. Learn German longsword fencing through structured instruction, partner drills, and controlled sparring. Beginners are welcome and no prior experience is required.
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Monday· 7:15–9:15 PM
Classes are held at Cummer Avenue United Church in North York, just a short walk from Finch Station.
Trial Class: $35
8-Class Block: $240
Trial fee is applied toward the 8 Class Pass if you continue
No prior experience required. Equipment is available to start.
Not sure yet? Come observe a class first. Contact us to arrange a FREE visit.
The Class:
German Longsword KDF
Study and practice historical European longsword in the German tradition of Liechtenauer. Training draws from period fencing manuals and is practiced through drilling, partnered exercises, and controlled fencing.
Classes cover the core guards and cuts, how to strike, defend, and return from them, and how to link actions together in simple exchanges. Students work through structured partner drills to develop timing, distance, and initiative, and begin applying these ideas under increasing pressure through guided fencing and sparring.
Not sure yet? You’re welcome to come and observe a class for free before joining. Send us a message or start with a trial class and jump straight in. Your first trial class is credited toward the 8-week training block.
STUDENTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER
The Instructor:
Mitchell Edward is a Liechtenauer Fundamentalist Longsword Fencer. He learned quickly and early in his fencing endeavours. Starting in 2019, visiting and attending multiple clubs from Niagara to Grimsby, Hamilton and Toronto. His focus and enjoyment in fencing sit squarely on the fundamental building blocks of the Liechtenauer system and its modular mechanics.
The vast majority of his experience comes from attending the S.O.H.F.A (Southern Ontario Historical Fencing Association) from 2019 to 2022. He repeated the introductory class and advanced program several times, assisting with coaching and teaching newcomers, mutually learning with his fellow weekly students over a period of three years.
Beyond fencing, he has a passion for traditional and contemporary Artisan Blacksmithing, making steel flowers, insects, birds and all sorts of unique items. He is a trained and practiced illustrator and creative artist. As different as his passions are, bringing the care and disciplines together as communal art forms is his goal in all endeavours.
Trial Class: $35
8-Class Block: $240
Trial fee is applied toward the 8 Class Pass if you continue
No prior experience required. Equipment is available to start.
Not sure yet? Come observe a class first. Contact us to arrange a FREE visit.
Academy Policies
All students are expected to review the Code of Conduct before attending class. This outlines expectations for training, safety, and conduct within the salle.
Schedule:
Monday 7:15 - 9:15PM
Location:
Cummer Avenue United Church
53 Cummer Avenue, North York, ON M2M 2E5
Close to Finch Subway station
FAQ
1) What is HEMA?
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) is the study of historical European combat systems using surviving fencing manuals and historical sources.
2) Do I need experience?
No. Beginners are welcome and no prior fencing experience is required.
3) Do I need equipment?
Equipment is available for new students to get started.
4) How old do I need to be?
Students must be 18 years of age or older.
5) Where are classes held?
Classes are held at Cummer Avenue United Church in North York, Toronto.
6) Is there a trial class?
Yes. Students can attend a trial class, and the fee is applied toward the 8-class pass if they continue.
