Vanguard Swordsmanship Academy

Vanguard Swordsmanship Academy Vanguard Swordsmanship Academy is a martial arts organisation which teaches western sword fighting.

Vanguard Swordsmanship Academy is a martial arts organisation that teaches western swordsmanship. We offer instruction in Sword & Dagger as part of a structured syllabus that includes use of companion weapons. When students master the basics there is opportunity to learn other weapon forms as they advance. We aim to create a modern approach to western swordplay by utilizing period resources, high quality reproduction swords and modern training techniques to establish a martial culture that allows a wide variety of student needs to be met. Vanguard aims to create an environment that promotes general fitness, co-ordination, self defence skills and an appreciation of the development of western martial arts that promotes engagement with other swordplay organisations. We train every Monday from 7.30pm to 9.00pm at Oakleigh State School located on Buxton Street Ashgrove. We also have a practice night on Wednesday 7:30 to 9:00 for students to consolidate their skills.

27/09/2026

Open Hall tomorrow night! New fencers, this is a chance to watch and learn, or grab an instructor for a quick private lesson!

If you’re prepping for oktoberfecht, or cut and thrust, bring all your swords!

05/09/2026

Vanguard Open Hall this Monday!
September 7.
any weapon you bring 🙂 as long as you’re insured with a hema club. See you there!

UPDATE - We know you're only really interested in Drinks and Dining!
05/08/2026

UPDATE - We know you're only really interested in Drinks and Dining!

Congratulations to Iorveth Scott for taking out the gold medal at the 10th running of the fantastic beginner friendly to...
28/05/2026

Congratulations to Iorveth Scott for taking out the gold medal at the 10th running of the fantastic beginner friendly tournament, the Carranza Cup.

Veth this is sure to be the first of many tournament medals especially if you keep to (what appears to be) your mantra to 'crush your enemies ... with love'!

Well done champion!

27/05/2026

Training cancelled.
Stay safe people

25/05/2026

Our inaugural Oak N' Iron beginners longsword tournament is being held this Saturday.

Tonight we are opening our doors to all competitors who would like to practice both tournament bouting and flagging. This is a great opportunity to familiarise yourself with the scoring system and intensity expectations.

Our doors are open from 7pm at Oakleigh State School, off Buxton St in Ashgrove.

See you there!

Effort in results out. David Stamenkovic has been one of the hardest training members of Vanguard for the past couple ye...
22/04/2026

Effort in results out.

David Stamenkovic has been one of the hardest training members of Vanguard for the past couple years. His efforts paid off over the weekend winning gold 🥇 for longsword at Armidales High Guard tournament.

Congratulations Dave, you are a well deserved champion!!

Well done to all other competing Vanguardians, competitors and event organisers.

Address

49 Buxton Street
Brisbane, QLD

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 9pm
Wednesday 7pm - 9pm

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