New to the art? 
 
Purchasing our beginner's package puts you on the way to becoming a Warrior of Ash. Please read all of this description as there is a wealth of information on how to get started!  Our beginner's package is the best bang for your buck starting out in weapon combat -- and it is required for starting out in our school. The price includes access to all of our classes for the rest of the month. 
 
These classes take place on the first and second Sunday of each month from 2-5pm at our school in Black Mountain. You do not need to be an athlete, in shape, etc. in order to participate. If you have any limitations please communicate this to each instructor so we may best accommodate you. We aim to make our school accessible to everyone interested in the art of combat, so we can work together and find a way to engage and challenge while promoting respect and safety. If you are a veteran please message us first as we offer 10% discounts for all veterans.
 
Beginner's class 1: 
Longsword and Longaxe. We will begin the first part of the class focusing on the basic movement of the longsword, from guards and footwork to strikes and thrusts. We will also touch on the historical aspects of what we do and how we got here. After a 15 minute break, the class will move to the longaxe or Skeggox. This 5ft to 6ft long two-handed axe is a monster on the battlefield. You will learn its movements and basic techniques that can be found in the book "The Art of Viking Combat" written by our very own Mike "The Viking" Erbach.
This class will be taught by Lochlan, President, Founder, Head Instructor
 
Beginner's class 2: 
Shield basics and the sword in one hand
You will start with the basics of single sword (one handed swords) . You will learn guards of the sword, footwork, how to strike and thrust with one handed swords. This session will be taught by Instructor and Council member, Ziggy. After a 15 minute break we will shift to our final part of the beginner series, Shield combat. This class will teach you how we use the Skjoldr (round shield). Combine the shield with a sword and/or axe to learn the techniques that give the shield its power. This session is taught by Mike the Viking, Vice President and our Viking Combat instructor. 
At the end of class 2 we will have a 30 minute "meet and greet" with members before Sunday's basic and advanced longsword class. Hang out, ask questions, pick up weapons and gear to try out.
Each student will be able to sign up as members or pay for drop-in classes after successfully completing beginner's coursework.  
 
These beginner's classes are NOT refundable. If you get hurt, sick, etc. we completely understand. Please contact odin@warriorsofash.com to reschedule for another month.