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Ascalon brings the Medieval and Renaissance Sword Arts into today, putting history into your hands!

06/11/2026

At Ascalon Academy, we spend a lot of time learning how not to be the person getting stabbed.

Join us and learn the historical arts of the Longsword, Rapier, and Saber from real historical systems. No experience necessary, and despite what medieval artwork might suggest, our students have an excellent survival rate.

📍 Kelowna Classes
Ukrainian Hall – 1935 Barlee Rd.
🕢 Mondays at 7:30 PM

📍 Penticton Classes
LUSO Multicultural Society – 135 Winnipeg St.
🕡 Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Let us put history into your hands.

06/09/2026

⚔️ Your adventure starts tonight. ⚔️

The sword arts aren't just stories from history books, they're living martial arts still practiced today. Join us in Penticton and learn the techniques of the Longsword, Rapier, and Saber from real historical traditions.

📍 LUSO Multicultural Society – 135 Winnipeg St
🕡 Tonight at 6:30 PM

Let us put history into your hands.

06/08/2026

⚔️ Tonight's the night. ⚔️

Whether you're fascinated by history, inspired by knights and duelists, or simply looking for a unique challenge, there's never been a better time to pick up a sword.

📍 Ukrainian Hall – 1935 Barlee Rd, Kelowna
🕢 Tonight at 7:30 PM

No experience necessary. Beginners are always welcome.

Let us put history into your hands.

06/05/2026

You survived the work week.
Reward yourself with swords. ⚔️

Join us in Kelowna or Penticton and learn the historical arts of the Longsword, Rapier, and Saber in a welcoming and beginner-friendly environment. No experience necessary!

Kelowna Classes:
📍 Ukrainian Hall – 1935 Barlee Rd.
🕢 Mondays at 7:30 PM

Penticton Classes:
📍 LUSO Hall – 135 Winnipeg St.
🕡 Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Please wear non-marking shoes. Leather gloves are recommended but not required for your first class.

Let us put history into your hands.

06/02/2026

⚔️ Some people dream about learning to fight with a sword. Some actually do it.

Join Ascalon Academy Tuesday evenings in Penticton and learn the historical arts of the Longsword, Rapier, and Saber from real historical fencing systems.

📍 LUSO Multicultural Society
🕡 Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

No experience necessary. Beginners welcome.

Let us put history into your hands.

06/01/2026

⚔️ Looking for something different to do Monday night? ⚔️

Join us in Kelowna and discover the historical martial arts of the Longsword, Rapier, and Saber. Whether you're a history enthusiast, fantasy fan, martial artist, or complete beginner, there's a place for you on the training floor.

📍 Ukrainian Orthodox Parish Hall
1935 Barlee Road, Kelowna

🕢 Classes begin at 7:30 PM

No experience necessary. Just bring comfortable clothing, non-marking shoes, and a willingness to learn.

Let us put history into your hands.

05/28/2026

⚔️ The South Okanagan Renaissance Fair is almost here! ⚔️

Ascalon Academy is excited to be part of the very first South Okanagan Renaissance Fair in Penticton on May 30th at Gyro Park!

Come see live Historical European Martial Arts demonstrations on stage at:
🕙 10:15 AM
🕑 2:00 PM

We’ll also be running interactive classes throughout the day where you can try:
🛡️ Knightly Longsword
🏴‍☠️ Pirates Saber
🎩 Musketeers Rapier

Whether you’re a history lover, fantasy fan, cosplay enthusiast, or just curious about learning the sword arts, we’d love to meet you.

📍 Gyro Park — Penticton
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🎟️ FREE EVENT

Costumes encouraged. Swords guaranteed.

More event info:
https://visitpenticton.com/nm_event/south-okanagan-renaissance-fair-at-gyro-park/

05/26/2026

Steel. Timing. Discipline.

Join Ascalon Academy Tuesday evenings in Penticton and discover the art of historical swordsmanship. Train in German Longsword, Italian Rapier, and German Rapier in a welcoming environment focused on skill, control, and growth.

Whether you have years of martial arts experience or have never picked up a sword before, there is a place for you here.

⚔️ Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
⚔️ LUSO Multicultural Society Building
⚔️ 135 Winnipeg Street, Penticton

No experience necessary.

Let us put history into your hands.

05/25/2026

Monday nights belongs to the sword.

Join us in Kelowna at 7:30 PM for an evening of Historical European Martial Arts featuring German Longsword, Italian Rapier, and German Rapier.

Learn real techniques inspired by historical fencing masters and experience a martial art unlike anything else in the Okanagan.

⚔️ No experience necessary
⚔️ Beginners welcome
⚔️ Please wear non-marking shoes

Location: Ukrainian Orthodox Parish Hall
1935 Barlee Road, Kelowna

See you on the training floor.

05/23/2026

At Ascalon Academy of Historical Swordsmanship, we study and practice real European martial arts drawn from historical manuals. From the power and leverage of the German Longsword to the precision and elegance of the Rapier, these arts still live today through training, discipline, and community.

Join us next week:

⚔️ Kelowna — Mondays at 7:30 PM
⚔️ Penticton — Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

No experience necessary. Whether you are completely new to martial arts or looking for a unique challenge, our classes are open to anyone willing to learn.

Let us put history into your hands.

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Kelowna, BC

Website

https://ascalonacademy.com/

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