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Three traditions, one Mediterranean. Join us for an afternoon of classes where we explore three fencing systems from around the Medterranean

The Historical African Martial Arts Association and Toronto Historical Combatants are back again with another spectacular sword event. Mare Nostrum is an event that explores differnt contemporary sword fighting traditions from around the Menditerranean.

This event will include classes in three fencing traditions:

Rapier from Italy
Destreza from Spain
Nimcha from the Maghreb region of North Africa

Classes are expected to be 1 hour each. Students are invited to bring thier own swords and protective gear, but some loaners are available.
Participants are asked to sign a waiver before they can participate..

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Happy Africa Day!
Tell us what you love about Africa and its history!

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Three traditions, one Mediterranean. Join us for an afternoon of classes where we explore three fencing systems from around the Medterranean

The Historical African Martial Arts Association and Toronto Historical Combatants are back again with another spectacular sword event. Mare Nostreu is an event that explores differnt contemporary sword fighting traditions from around the Menditerranean.

This event will include classes in three fencing traditions:

Rapier from Italy
Destreza from Spain
Nimcha from the Maghreb region of North Africa
Classes are expected to be 1 hour each. Students are invited to bring thier own swords and protective gear, but some loaners are available.
Participants are asked to sign a waiver before they can participate.

Tickets $40, get your on Eventbrite.com:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mare-nostrum-swords-of-the-mediterranean-tickets-1989968091129?keep_tld=true

Ras Mulugeta Yegazzu was a diplomat, a nobleman, statesman, and a patriot. Born in the Empire of Abyssinia in the mid19th century, he was a veteran of the Battle of Adowa. Then he was a young man and new to military command. In the years following, he served under Emperor Menelik II and his sucessor, Haile Selasse I. He served as a governor, foreign minister, and when Italy invaded a second time, as a military commander with his own personal army of over 80,000 men. He met his final day at the battle of Amba Aradam, where after losing his son and many of his men, he charged into plane and tank fire, ending his life the way he lived it, fearlessly

HAMAA Shorts: Ras Mulugeta, a Hero to the End Ras Mulugeta Yegazzu was a diplomat, a nobleman, statesman, and a patriot. Born in the Empire of Abyssinia in the mid19th century, he was a veteran of the Ba...

The happiest Mother's Day to you all

Wishing all the mothers out there the happiest Mother's Day!

HAMAA council member Spencer Waddell
was just interviewed on the By the Sword podcast!

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Spencer Waddell and Heavy Hitting By the Sword · Episode

On March 1, 1896, kingdoms around Africa were falling to expanding colonial power. Defiantly, the Empire of Abyssinia stood strong and pushed back an invasion from Italy in an epic battle for their freedom. Today, we discuss the event, its meaning, and what we can learn from this victory. Let's talk!

Join us on HAMAA LIVE via YouTube on March 1, 2026, at 6:30pm!

HAMAA LIVE Presents: The Battle of Adowa On March 1, 1896, kingdoms around Africa were falling to expanding colonial power. Defiantly, the Empire of Abyssinia stood strong and pushed back an invasi...

In January of 1492, the Moorish presence in the Iberian Peninsula took its last breath with the fall of Granada. Muhammad XII, also know as Boabdil, held on to the city as long as his army could stand. Eventually they succumbed to hunger and despiration, and Boabdil surrendured the keys to King Ferdinand of Aragon, and an era ended. After 781 years, Moorish rule ended, and the world would never be same.

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HAMAA Shorts: The Fall of Granada In January of 1492, the Moorish presence in the Iberian Peninsula took its last breath with the fall of Granada. Muhammad XII, also know as Boabdil, held on ...