The Academy of European Swordsmanship welcomes you to Nordschlag 2025, which will be held in Edmonton Alberta at the Shriner’s Hall (14511 142 St NW, Edmonton, AB)!

Tournament includes open longsword, random mixed weapons, rapier, and women’s longsword

Workshop taught by Phil Swift:
Two Masters, Two Paths: Exploring Divergent Fencing Traditions

Take a deep dive into two worlds of swordplay. In this unique class, we’ll explore and compare the tactical decision-making of two historical fencing masters from different countries and eras: Francesco Lorenz de Rada (Spain, 1705) and Nicoletto Giganti (Italy, 1606).

Through guided drills and discussion, we’ll unpack the distinct decision trees each master presents — analyzing how their approaches to timing, distance, and initiative reflect their cultural and martial priorities.

Tournament: Oct 4
Workshop: Oct 5