Gentry, Children and The Sort of People Who Like to Sweat at 7am...

Academie Duello is calling!

"All I want is a gentleman. I'm sick to bloddy death of bastards!" -Katie Price

Intro to Bartitsu Workshop

Saturday, February 25, 2012 1pm-5pm

Learn the mixed martial art of the Victorian English Gentleman. In this four-hour workshop, you'll acquire the essential Bartitsu skills of Boxing, Jujitsu, Savate and Cane fighting:

- the basic punches of scientific boxing and the first defensive moves of pugilism

- the first throw from jujitsu and how to land without hurting yourself when thrown

- the foundations of walking stick self-defence, and the essential kicks of savate

This Introduction to Bartitsu is a pre-requisite for the ongoing Bartitsu class. We want all newcomers to the weekly class to have some familiarity with the core techniques, and to get some practice in an easy environment where all of the students are learning the skills together.

So, whether you're interested in studying Bartitsu on an ongoing basis, or if you just want to learn the essential elements, the Introduction to Bartitsu covers the fundamentals. Fun and self-defense without getting your spats dirty!

Instructor: David McCormick

$60 (15%off for members)

"The most interesting information comes from children, for they tell all they know and then stop." - Mark Twain

Spring Break Knight Camps!

March 12-16 2012 10am-3:30pm

March 19-23 2012 10am-3:30pm

Knight Camp is a yearly camp that runs in the Spring and throughout Summer. Returning students have the opportunity to advance through ranks of Knighthood every time they come back to camp, starting as a Page, advancing to Squire, Man/Lady at Arms, then Knight.

Knight Camp isn’t just about learning to fight with swords, there is much more to being a knight.  Kids learn and practice knightly virtues every day such as mercy, integrity, and courage, learn about heraldry and create a coat of arms which they paint on their own battle-ready shields, and even get a chance to build armour. The broader skills of the knight are also taught such as medieval games, dance, courtly presentation, and even how to command a siege.

$299 + HST per child, per week

"Eight percent of success is showing up." -Woody Allen

Swordfit Boot Camp Begins! Monday, March 5, 2012 7am-8am

Develop the strength, fitness, and agility of a medieval warrior in our 6-week swordfighting bootcamp program. This program combines the best in modern athletic conditioning with age-old warrior training techniques and swordplay skills. Using the medieval longsword, you will practice solo exercises that challenge your mind and body through attack, defense, movement, and the battlefield skills required to emerge victorious. Swordfighting is one of the most effective forms of cross-training available. It combines aerobic and anaerobic exercise with a diverse workout that builds core strength, cardiovascular fitness, hand eye coordination, balance, and timing. Our trained fitness and swordplay experts make every day of the SwordFit Bootcamp a unique, fun and exciting way to build fitness, bust stress, and get in touch with your inner warrior. Start the New Year off right! Join us January 9th, 2012, for your first session, and visit us online to see upcoming dates. The four week program will run Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7am-8am. Cost: $169 + HST