About
The Edmonton Heavy Fencing Club, also known as the Edmonton German Fencing Guild, is a renowned sword club based in Edmonton. As a non-profit collective of students and practitioners, the club is dedicated to the rediscovery of martial arts and philosophy from the enlightenment period in western Europe. The primary goal of the club is to explore and safely recreate these almost extinct arts and bring them back into modern relevance.
The club focuses on six main disciplines, each developed for specific distances from the opponent, with each measure and ability building upon the previous one. The ultimate goal is for members to become a "Frei Fechter," someone who has mastered all the various measures of swordsmanship. The club aims to provide a space for members to gain perspective, humility, and discipline through the practice of historical fencing.
Instructors at the Edmonton Heavy Fencing Club, such as Jack Sullivan, have extensive experience in facilitating the research of historical martial arts. Jack, the oldest member of the club, has been teaching for over a quarter of a century with a focus on quarterstaff and short staff. Students praise his clear instruction, patience, and dedication to helping them improve their abilities in graceful movement.
The club encourages those interested in joining to participate in a class to experience the teachings firsthand. The Edmonton Heavy Fencing Club believes in contributing to the community by improving the health, friendships, and character of its members through the practice of historical fencing. For more information, individuals can reach out to the club through their Discord channel to speak with members and instructors.
