Announcements
Blades of Avalon is pleased to offer a new tier of membership that grants access to our popular theory sessions without the need of a full training membership.
Theory session topics range from historical to technical, crafting to material science, and medical to anthropological, all with a common theme of Historical Martial Arts as it once was practiced or to the modern application of tournament sparring. These sessions run on most Sundays with a target offering of 3 sessions per month. We'll be updating our Schedule with theory classes as they become scheduled in, so check back often to see what's on deck.
Registration is now required to attend theory sessions, and all of our membership tiers include access to theory.
Blades of Avalon is very pleased to announce that we have managed to fit in a second location:
The Dildo Brewery Company’s Production Facility in New Harbour!
Join us on Tuesday nights from 6pm to 9pm in this landmark fish processing plant repurposed to a beloved local brewery to practice the art of the German longsword in the traditions of the Grand Master Johannes Liechtenauer, the Freifechter Joachim Meyer, and the anonymous author of Manuscript 3227a.
Registration is required.
On our Join page, Select New Harbour Sessions Only, Billed Monthly
Blades of Avalon is hosting a new event this summer. Mark your calendars for a weekend focused on historical martial arts and community building in a natural setting.
We are heading to Butter Pot Provincial Park for the 1st Annual Historical Jamboree, and we invite you to join us.
The Goal
This event provides a space for Newfoundland and Labrador’s historical martial artists to move out of the salle and into nature.
The objective is to Connect and Practice. This is an informal jamboree focused on the participants. It is an opportunity to discuss technique, share meals, and strengthen the bonds within our community.
Event Information
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When: August 28 – 30, 2026
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Where: Butter Pot Provincial Park
What to Expect
The schedule is being finalized, but the weekend will consist of:
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Active Sparring Sessions: Practice and drilling in an outdoor environment.
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Outdoor Recreation: Scenic group hikes and swimming.
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Community Time: Informal space to share knowledge and socialize at the campsite.
Note: This event will not include scheduled training sessions put on by instructors. The program is intented to be organic to the participants. Imromptue training session by participating instructor may occur, at the descresion of the instructors present.
Registration Details
The full event page—including registration, camping logistics, and equipment requirements—will be launching soon.
Stay Tuned: Watch for updates via email and social media for the official registration launch.
Join us for training, historical lectures, and a community of fencers and scholars who believe in honour through effort.
Weekly Training Schedule
Clear your calendar and sharpen your focus. We hold classes three times a week:
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Tuesdays - Two Handed: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Wednesdays - One Handed: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Fridays - Two Handed: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday - Theory: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Locations:
Tuesdays: Dildo Brewing Company Production Facility
1 Wharf Road
New Harbour, NL
Wednesdays: Wonderbolt Circus
72 Harbour Drive
St. John's, NL
Fridays: Paul Reynolds Community Centre
35 Carrick Drive
St. John's, NL
Please note Theory Class has a rotating location; please contact us for more details.
What to Expect
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Focused and Pressure-tested Instruction
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Solo and Partner Drills
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Full-Body Workout
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Enthusiastic and Welcoming Environment
All skill levels are welcome.
What's Required
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Registration is required.
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For the time being Blades of Avalon has a very limited supply of equipment available to be loaned out, but we'll do our best to accomodate this with shared equipment.
What's Encouraged
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Indoor shoes are encouraged; bare feet or socks are also acceptable
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Water Bottle
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Groin Protection
Guest Registration
Blades of Avalon wants to offer everyone help with their first steps, calculated expansion, or glorious return to martial arts. We're sure that if you do try it, you'll love it as much as we do. Visitors or Guests may register for one free training session to try it out.
