Getting Started

Tips for New Students

Note: Edited Jan 15, 2020 to reflect changes in our policies. So you've completed our Beginner's Program, and you are just starting out...

Longsword Class - An Inside Look

The Warriors of Ash have had 2 staple classes that have lasted the test of time since the school's creation: Viking Combat and the...

What 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...

Staff 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...

Our 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....

Viking Combat - An Inside Look

Viking 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...

Longsword Basics Class - An Inside Look

I'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...

An Inside Look into WoA's Beginner's Program

Last year we implemented a beginner's program in which tons of experience, hours, and lesson planning went in to create a step-by-step...