Kings Historical Fencing

10/05/2026

Starting October 13th, we will be having an open gym on Tuesday nights! At St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, From 6 to 7 we will have 20 minute private lessons with Nathaniel for $20 in 20 minute blocks or 30 minutes for $30 we ask that these be booked through the club email ([email protected]), for a minimum of 4 weeks, this includes the nightly drop in fee. From 7pm to 9pm we will have self directed gym time for those who have completed the beginner program and open sparring as normal from 8 to 9pm, a drop in fee of $10 dollars still applies or one punch on the punch card. This will be a trial for the club and we may adjust our plans based on attendance.

09/18/2026

Thanks for making the trip down to fence with us, we always enjoy cross club gatherings!

09/15/2026

Our next block of Beginner Classes begins Thursday, October 1st in Kentville

Location:

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 43 Belcher St., Kentville
Beginner Program:

10 weeks focused on learning sabre
Cost $100 per 10-week session
Ages 11 and up.

Beginner students must either supply their own mask or rent one from the club for $60. At the end of the 10-week session students will have the option to return the mask or to buy it from the club for an additional $60.

Thursdays, 6:00 -7:30 PM

This Beginner program will run like a traditional martial arts class – Beginner adults and youths will attend the same class. The Beginner class will run from 6-7 PM. Beginner students are invited to stay at the beginning of the Intermediate class from 7-7:30 for foam sparring and games. Discretion will be used for Beginner sparring partners.

Click HERE to register: https://kingshistoricalfencing.ca/classes/

09/08/2026

Good morning sword folks no class today.

We are starting at a new venue this Thursday , st Joseph's Catholic Church 43 Chapel Hill, Kentville, NS B4N 2C8

beginner longsword 6-730, and intermediate 7-9. The entrance to the gym is around the back, (by the tombstones) and the door has a ship mural on it. See you Thursday! ⚔️

08/31/2026

this weeks class will be at the basketball court or park area at kings county academy.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/STLwP4jJLbbpYxFq9

from 6 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday only there will be no Thursday class. I will have a selection of foam weapons shields and club swords. This will be open to both beginners and intermediates. The day will likely be more of a game day and sparing. All club members are welcome to attend.

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08/06/2026

Good Morning Sword Folks,

Unfortunately fencing is canceled tonight due to an Unexpected Personal Matter.

Sorry, fencing will resume next week as normal. ⚔️

Warm regards,

-Scott Gardiner

Co-chair, Kings Historical Fencing

07/17/2026

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07/13/2026

06/25/2026

Throwback! Little slow motion video of two of our newest club members. A Father and Son learning Longsword in our beginner program! Stay tuned we have a new 10 week beginner longsword program Starting July 16th (Kentville, Thursdays 6pm-730pm). details can be found here: https://kingshistoricalfencing.ca/classes/

06/25/2026

We're hosting our first tournament on July 11! Find all the details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1006991448701125 and register for smallsword or broadsword/sabre via the form on the event page!