The Deed of Alms is our annual event where we call on the Hema and WMA community to to fundraise in support of those who are less fortunate and emphasize the positive ideals of chivalry, ie, championing the weak, and fighting honourably. This year we will be fundraising in support of West Neighbourhood house. and and Ukrainian refugees who are working to build new lives in Canada. We will split our funds raised between the two groups.
If you would like to participate in the sparring event, we ask that you call on your friends and family to sponsor you and help raise funds for those in need!
Sponsor a fighter in the Deed of Alms! Please enter who you would like to sponsor before you press buy now.
The event will take place at Bickford park, in the northwest corner under or beside the covered awning.
Non fighters are welcome to come and watch the event. We will begin with armoured bouts but those without armour will be allowed to sparr others in a similar state throughout the day.
For participants : This is a friendly sparring event, open to all wma and hema practitioners. We will be using IAS rules which you can read here. All armoured bouts will be marshalled by one of our select marshalls.
Fighters, please register below, and share widely with your community to sponsor you for the event! Regular THC members need only register if they plan to fundraise which we would deeply appreciate. Any amount is appreciated
We ask that all ARMOURED PARTICIPANTS donate (or achieve a minimum sponsorship of) $30
We ask that all armoured fighters and out of towners officially register.
Note - all equipment will be inspected before you begin sparring. If we deem your gear or weapons unsafe we will not allow you to use it. Loaner gear will be provided if possible. If you are unsure about a piece of gear and want to check in about it please reach out to us before hand at hoplologia@gmail.com
In the afternoon we will be blending with THC’s usual Sunday sparring day.
Pizza lunch will be provided for registered participants.