Classes & Schedule

We run a full schedule of regular classes every week, and also have some informal / irregular sessions above and beyond these.

Please note that attendance at all our sessions require booking in advance.


Mondays

TimeActivity
13:30 – 17:30Private Tuition or Hall Hire
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16:30 – 17:45Open Archery
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max 9 people | age 12+
18:00 – 19:15Open Archery
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max 9 people with valid memberships | age 12+
19:30 – 21:15Beginner Courses and special seminars
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max 20 people | age 16+

Tuesdays

Time Activity
13:30 – 17:30Private Tuition or Hall Hire
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18:00 – 19:15Members’ Archery
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max 12 people with valid memberships | age 12+
19:30 – 21:15HEMA: Rotating Fighting Arts (Georgian Smallsword in August & September 2025)
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max 24 people | age 16+

Wednesdays

Time Activity
13:30 – 17:30Private Tuition or Hall Hire
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18:00 – 19:15Open Archery
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max 9 people | age 12+
19:30 – 21:20HEMA: Broadsword & Sabre
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max 24 people | age 16+

Thursdays

Time Activity
13:30 – 17:00Private Tuition or Hall Hire
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18:00 – 19:15Open Archery
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max 9 people | age 12+
19:30 – 21:15HEMA Longsword (Intermediate)
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max 24 people | age 18+

Fridays

TimeActivity
13:30 – 16:00Private Tuition or Hall Hire
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16:30 – 17:45Open Archery
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max 9 people | age 12+
18:00 – 19:15Open Archery
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max 9 people | age 12+
19:30 – 20:45Open Archery
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max 9 people | age 12+

Saturdays

Time Activity
11:00 – 12:15Members’ Archery
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max 12 people with valid memberships | age 12+
12:30- 13:45Open Archery
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max 9 people | age 12+
14:00 – 15:15Open Archery
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max 9 people | age 12+
16:00 – 17:45HEMA Longsword Fundamentals
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max 24 people | age 16+
18:00 – onwardsPrivate bookings and events available
by request – please email to inquire!

Sundays

TimeActivity
12:00 – 13:15Open Archery
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max 9 people | age 12+
xx:xx – xx:xxHEMA Sparring
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max 20 people with valid memberships | age 18+

Age requirements

For classes marked “18+”, unfortunately we cannot take under-18s at this time.

For classes marked “16+”, teenagers aged 16-17 are welcome to attend without needing a parent or guardian in accompaniment.

For classes marked “12+”, teenagers aged 16-17 are welcome to attend without needing a parent or guardian in accompaniment, although people aged 12-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.


Other opportunities

On days where there are no regular sessions scheduled, we may be running afternoon seminars or other one-off activities.

If you would like to book some private tuition with an instructor, or hire the venue for a purpose of your own, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

We can even accommodate birthday parties or stag parties, if you would like to give your best friend an experience of sword fighting!


Any other questions before booking?


How to find us


The Vanguard Centre
63 Commerce Street
Glasgow, G5 8AD

The Vanguard Centre