Krys Nov 21, 20195 minTips for New StudentsNote: Edited Jan 15, 2020 to reflect changes in our policies. So you've completed our Beginner's Program, and you are just starting out in HEMA. Here are som...
Krys Jun 11, 20192 minLongsword Class - An Inside LookThe Warriors of Ash have had 2 staple classes that have lasted the test of time since the school's creation: Viking Combat and the ever-popular Longsword Cla...
Krys Jun 11, 20194 minWhat is HEMA? HEMA is an acronym for Historical European Martial Arts. When the average American thinks of martial arts, they tend to conjure ideas of disciplines from acr...
Krys Jun 11, 20192 minStaff and Messer Classes - An Inside Look Continuing with our insider's series, we take a peek into our Sunday classes with Kyle Edwards. These classes are held throughout each month and cover a vari...
Krys Jun 6, 20194 minOur Shieldwall is for All We want to be very measured in our words here, and take a serious moment to speak of something heavy and of the utmost importance to us. We are painfully awa...
Krys Apr 6, 20192 minViking Combat - An Inside LookViking Combat (VC) has been a part of WoA as long as our school has existed. It is 1 of only 2 classes that have stayed with us since WoA's creation, and is ...
Krys Mar 16, 20192 minLongsword Basics Class - An Inside LookI've decided to turn our inside look into the beginner's program into a series -- taking a peek into the kind of classes we offer here at WoA. To start with,...
Krys Mar 4, 20193 minAn Inside Look into WoA's Beginner's ProgramLast year we implemented a beginner's program in which tons of experience, hours, and lesson planning went in to create a step-by-step process into which any...