Experience historical swordplay or archery with no commitment. All equipment provided, beginners welcome.
Curious about historical swordplay or archery? Come try it for yourself.
Choose a Swordplay trial to experience both longsword and rapier, or an Archery trial to learn the recurve bow. All equipment provided, no experience needed—just show up and have fun.
Pick a date that works for you. Swordplay trials cover both longsword and rapier.
Ben Davis Join us for a taster of our ongoing swordplay martial arts program. In this trial class you'll learn the fundamentals of the medieval two-handed longsword and the Renaissance rapier. Experience historical European martial arts firsthand.
Sophie Magyar Join us for an introduction to our ongoing archery program. In this trial class you'll learn the fundamentals of the modern recurve bow. We'll teach you safety, range etiquette, proper stance, and take your first shots at the target.
Ben Davis Join us for a taster of our ongoing swordplay martial arts program. In this trial class you'll learn the fundamentals of the medieval two-handed longsword and the Renaissance rapier. Experience historical European martial arts firsthand.
Sophie Magyar Join us for an introduction to our ongoing archery program. In this trial class you'll learn the fundamentals of the modern recurve bow. We'll teach you safety, range etiquette, proper stance, and take your first shots at the target.
Ben Davis Join us for a taster of our ongoing swordplay martial arts program. In this trial class you'll learn the fundamentals of the medieval two-handed longsword and the Renaissance rapier. Experience historical European martial arts firsthand.
Sophie Magyar Join us for an introduction to our ongoing archery program. In this trial class you'll learn the fundamentals of the modern recurve bow. We'll teach you safety, range etiquette, proper stance, and take your first shots at the target.
Your first visit
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class to complete safety waivers and get oriented.
Comfortable athletic clothing and indoor athletic shoes. We provide all training equipment.
Before or after class, explore our arms & armour museum and grab a coffee at Cafe Duello.
This is a completely free trial with no obligation. Just come, train, and see if you love it.
If you love your trial class, the next step is one of our 8-class Beginner Courses. You'll build a solid foundation in your chosen martial art and earn your first rank.
Complete a beginner course to earn your first rank in our Weapons Mastery program—the first step on a journey that can span years of study.
It depends on what excites you! Rapier emphasizes precision, geometry, and elegant thrusting attacks. Longsword features powerful two-handed cuts and more physical, athletic movements. Archery is for those drawn to the bow. You can always try our free trial class to experience both swords or archery before deciding.
Our courses are designed for adults of all fitness levels. Instructors adjust intensity based on the group. You'll get a workout, but it's accessible to everyone. Rapier tends to be less physically demanding than longsword, and archery focuses more on precision and form than physical exertion.
After earning your first rank, you can join our weekly Mastery classes to continue developing your skills. These classes cover more advanced techniques and include sparring with protective gear.
Absolutely! Many students complete Rapier, Longsword, and Archery. Each art has its own ranking track, and skills from one often enhance the others.
Life happens! Just contact the front desk and we'll help you arrange a makeup in another beginner class session, or schedule a pre-lesson catch-up with an instructor.
Book your free trial class today. No experience needed, all equipment provided.
