Seize The Vor

11/04/2026

Seize The Vor evening activities will be canceled for Wednesday the 4th. Kids' class from 4:30-5:30 will still take place, but evening Sabre and open gym will not be held this week due to illness.

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11/03/2026

Hi everyone,

We've got some schedule changes coming in December and some November closures.

New Sunday adult class
Starting Sunday, December 6, we're adding an adult class from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. It's open to both beginner and advanced adult students and will alternate between Competitive and KDF every other week.

Adult classes are now 1.5 hours
We know a lot of you are fitting training around work, family, and everything else, so we're making adult classes 1.5 hours. Classes will run 6:30-8:00 pm, but if you've got the time and energy, stay for 30 minutes of open sparring from 8:00-8:30.

Fight Knight is moving to Sundays
Fight Knight is moving from Wednesday nights to Sundays, 12:30-1:30 pm, right after the morning class. All students cleared for sparring are welcome.

Sabre is now one night a week
Sabre will meet on Wednesdays only, 6:30-8:00 pm, with open sparring from 8:00-8:30.

Thursday kids' class is moving to Monday
The Young Squires class on Thursdays from 1:00-2:00 pm is moving to Mondays from 4:30-5:30 pm. The Wednesday 4:30-5:30 class continues as usual.

Holiday closure
We'll be closed Wednesday, November 25 through Wednesday, December 2. The new schedule starts Thursday, December 3.

New schedule

Monday
Mace: 12:00-12:30 pm
Young Squires: 4:30-5:30 pm
Fundamental KDF: 6:30-8:00 pm (open sparring 8:00-8:30)

Tuesday
Young Knights Competitive Fundamentals: 4:30-5:30 pm
Advanced Competitive: 6:30-8:00 pm (open sparring 8:00-8:30)

Wednesday
Mace: 12:00-12:30 pm
Young Squires: 4:30-5:30 pm
Sabre: 6:30-8:00 pm (open sparring 8:00-8:30)

Thursday
Young Knights KDF: 4:30-5:30 pm
Advanced KDF: 6:30-8:00 pm (open sparring 8:00-8:30)

Friday
Irish Stick Fighting: 4:30-5:30 pm
Fundamental Competitive: 6:30-8:00 pm (open sparring 8:00-8:30)

Sunday
Adult class, all levels (alternating Competitive/KDF): 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Fight Knight: 12:30-1:30 pm, for all students cleared for sparring

No changes to Young Knights, Mace, or Irish Stick Fighting.

If you have any questions, send us a message.

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10/31/2026

We're at the park today. Come check us out!

10/13/2026

Time’s running out to pre-register for Iron Phoenix Athletics’ 5-Year Anniversary & Open House!

Sunday, November 1
12 PM – 4 PM
4240 25th Ave NE, Ste A, Salem

Seize the Vor will be running a free 30-minute shield wall lesson for kids and a free 30-minute sword lesson for teens and adults. Krav Maga, Muay Thai, and self-defense demos and lessons will be happening too.

Come eat some tacos and hang out with the IPA crew! All are welcome. It’s a family-friendly event.

RSVP: www.ironphoenixathletics.com

(Heads up: Daylight Saving Time ends that morning, so set your clocks back!)

08/05/2026

Hey everyone,

Air quality has dropped to near-dangerous levels today, so we're canceling Fight Kight for tonight, Wednesday, August 5th from 7:30pm-8:30pm.

Our other classes will still be held as scheduled. Since the gym doesn't have air conditioning, indoor air quality — while better than outside — isn't at optimal levels either, so we highly recommend wearing a facemask if you come in.

If you'd rather skip class this week, no problem — you're welcome to make up the class at a later date.

Stay safe out there,
Seize the Vor

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07/06/2026

Coach Rocco will be out this week, starting Wednesday — he's off giving a seminar in California! Don't worry, I'll be covering his classes.

This week only, the 1-hour saber classes will switch to Messer:

Wednesday, 6:30–7:30 PM — Exploring the guards and basic attacks
Friday, 5:30–6:30 PM — Putting them on the ground (a throw from Lecküchner!)

Both classes are free and open to the public this week, so come make a mess with us!

4240 25th Ave NE, Suite A, Salem, OR 97301
Questions? Reach out to Moses at [email protected]

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06/05/2026

Class update: This Friday, June 5th, there will be no Irish Stick Fighting or Polish Sabre class. However, we will still be hosting Fundamental Longsword from 6:30 to 8:30. Irish Stick Fighting and Polish Sabre will return to our regular schedule next week. Thank you for your understanding.

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05/29/2026

05/29/2026

As with all tournaments, we have had two more drops, therefore we had one more change in pools to keep them balanced. Here is hopefully the final update.

05/29/2026

Krieger - historical weapons