Come Train With Us in Calgary!
All classes take place at Highland Park Community Association
New to The Forge WMA? Your first week is free (excludes Sabreforce)!
Schedule
Tuesdays 7-9 PM
Modern Combatives and secondary weapons.
In early 2025, we will be doing units on unarmed self-defense and messer (german shortsword). Units change throughout the year.
Class Structure:
- 10-20 min. warmup
- ~40 min. Modern Combatives*
- ~30 min. Secondary weapon
- 30 min. Free sparring
*If you only wish to train Modern Combatives, you may leave class at 8 PM (cost remains unchanged).
Thursdays 7-9 PM
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), focusing on longsword and Ringen (historical wrestling).
Class Structure:
- 10-20 min. warmup
- ~35 min. Ringen (historical wrestling)
- ~35 min. Longsword
- 30 min. Free sparring
Sabreforce
Every third Sunday of the month.
Lightsaber instruction and sparring every third Sunday of the month from 3-5 pm.
Class Structure:
- 60 min. instruction
- 60 min. sparring
Fight Team
Every other Tuesday from 9-10 PM.
Fight team focuses on HEMA in a tournament context.
Class Fees
New to The Forge WMA? Your first week is free (excludes Sabreforce)!
$100.00 a month (starting on the first) for access to all classes
$25.00 to drop in either on Tuesday or Thursday
$20 Sabreforce drop in
Frequently Asked Questions
- What do I need to bring to class?
You will want to wear clothes and (closed-toe) shoes you are comfortable working out in. A water bottle and groin protection is encouraged. No additional gear is required as we have loaner equipment available. - Do I need to sign up?
You do not need to sign up for any class, including your first. However, after your first week, we encourage you to fill out our member form at your earliest convenience (you can continue to attend class before you fill out the form). - Are there any age restrictions?
Sabreforce classes: all ages.
All other classes: you must be at least 14 years old to participate.