Fight like a Viking!
Axes, swords, spears, bows & arrows, and of course, BERSERKERS! Need we say more? Well, there IS more, after all… Shield walls, fierce competition and friendly banter on the battlefield!
You may have seen us performing at the Prairie Paladin Medieval Market & Faire (U of S), the Scottish Highland Games, the German Concordia Club, or at the Norwegian Pavilion at Saskatoon Folkfest, at Evening with Sven (Museum of Antiquities), or even at the Islendigadagurinn Icelandic Heritage Festival in Gimli, Manitoba.
Every one of the weapons we wield is made of real steel (with blunted edges for safety, of course). Our weapons include swords, seaxes (long daggers), short and long spears, axes, Dane axes, and even bows & arrows, javelins, and slings! Most warriors wear a simple tunic with a steel helm and leather gloves, but advanced fighters sometimes also wear chain-mail armor.
You won’t find any foam swords here!
(Well, except during kiddie vike! Those little Vikings are vicious!)
Combat Training Opportunities
Got a passion for history? Interested in swinging metal?
Want to wield an axe, sword, spear, or the mighty Dane axe,
and fight in the shield wall? Learn to fight like a Viking!
We are always looking to recruit more warriors, ages 16* & up!
*Junior members ages 16 & up can train with parental consent.
For information on how to get involved, write to vatnheimvikings@gmail.com
Safety first! We take the health and safety of our warriors very seriously. We are fully insured, First Aid kits and a Safety Officer are always available at every event, and safety checks are performed before and after every demonstration. During training, modern safety gear is worn until members are able to obtain visually appropriate safety gear for show combat (steel helm, etc). Fighters are trained to control their weapons in such a way as to prevent injury.
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