History Your Group Can Pick Up and Hold
We are Canterbury Medieval Combat (Medieval Sword School), a Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) group based in Kent. We run swordsmanship sessions for schools and home education groups that turn history into something children can see, handle and try for themselves.
Students learn real techniques from the surviving fight manuals – either the medieval European tradition or the arts of the samurai of feudal Japan – using safe synthetic swords in a structured, well-supervised session.
Choose your session
- Introductory Taster (1 hour) – ideal for a one-off event or a first try at historical swordsmanship. Students learn the basics of medieval martial arts and put them into practice straight away.
- Workshop (2 hours) – a deeper dive into the history, weapons and techniques of medieval combat. Run it as a one-off or as a series, tailored to your group’s timetable and learning goals.
Popular themes
- How to be a medieval knight
- The weapons of the samurai
- How to fight like a pirate
Studying a particular period? We’re happy to build a session around your topic.
What children get from it
- A real connection to the past through hands-on learning
- Better coordination, focus and discipline
- Confidence working with others in a safe, structured setting
- Lots of fun – and a new way to think about history
Safe, structured and insured
Every session is led by experienced instructors in a safe, controlled environment, so children of all ages can take part. We are fully insured for workshops and training.
About your instructor
I’m Jason Hulott, chief instructor at Canterbury Medieval Combat and Nishimon Dojo. I’ve taught medieval weapon-based arts for 25 years, with a background in Japanese Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu. For the past decade I’ve focused on European medieval combat, mainly following the German tradition.
Tell us a little about your group using the form and I’ll be in touch to talk it through.
Jason Hulott
Chief Instructor, Canterbury Medieval Combat
Book a Session
Tell us about your group and we’ll get back to you to plan a taster or workshop.