Anton J. Cvet is the President and Founder of the Ottawa Medieval Sword Guild, OMSG. With a history of practicing other martial arts, Anton became interested in Western martial arts in 1999. He entered and won the "Historical Fencing/Heavy Armour" tournament held at the Western Martial Arts Workshop 2000, Toronto, thus attaining the rank of Scholler through a show of arms. Anton has attended several medieval martial events and workshops here as well as in Europe and has won the honors at two tournaments, one in Belgium and the USA. He has had influence in the European historical fencing field and continues a strong ... [more]

Anton J. Cvet is the President and Founder of the Ottawa Medieval Sword Guild, OMSG. With a history of practicing other martial arts, Anton became interested in Western martial arts in 1999. He entered and won the "Historical Fencing/Heavy Armour" tournament held at the Western Martial Arts Workshop 2000, Toronto, thus attaining the rank of Scholler through a show of arms. Anton has attended several medieval martial events and workshops here as well as in Europe and has won the honors at two tournaments, one in Belgium and the USA. He has had influence in the European historical fencing field and continues a strong relationship with Compagnie Hackamores, a group based in Belgium.

In the Spring, 2005, Anton was awarded the rank of Free Scholler postmortimously to the date of his third tournament attendance at WMA 2002 Chicago, thus again, attaining the rank through a show of arms coupled with recognition of his efforts and achievements to WMA in Ottawa and Europe. Anton attracted a number of students in the Ottawa area, which led, with John Woods, to the creation of the OMSG in 2001.

Anton continues his efforts within OMSG promoting WMA and is active in assisting other members in the guild with the development of armour and unarmoured sword training programs. He also formed OMSG productions, a company promoting medieval events.

John has always had an interest in the history of warfare and various forms of combat. In 2000 he moved to Ottawa and began training with Anton Cvet. On May 12, 2002 he successfully played for his prize of Scholar through AEMMA. Soon after, he assisted in the creation of the OMSG as one of its founding members. Over the years John became involved in the reproduction of 14c armour leading to the creation of the Woods Armoury, and also developed an interested in horses and equestrian martial arts. In October 2007, he attended the AEMMA – Tournament of Scholars and was judged by his peers to be “the first amongst ... [more]

John has always had an interest in the history of warfare and various forms of combat. In 2000 he moved to Ottawa and began training with Anton Cvet. On May 12, 2002 he successfully played for his prize of Scholar through AEMMA. Soon after, he assisted in the creation of the OMSG as one of its founding members. Over the years John became involved in the reproduction of 14c armour leading to the creation of the Woods Armoury, and also developed an interested in horses and equestrian martial arts. In October 2007, he attended the AEMMA – Tournament of Scholars and was judged by his peers to be “the first amongst equals”.

Nick Conway has been a lifelong student of weapons, warfare and martial arts. Before coming to OMSG, Nick studied mixed martial arts for over ten years, and is an avid collector and amateur restorer of weapons. He was awarded the rank of Scholler in November, 2002. Since then, he has developed a program of grappling in the style of Fiore dei Liberi with fellow OMSG Scholler Chris Penney. He is currently working with Chris to develop a similar dagger program.

Besides medieval martial arts, Nick also pursues interests in Kali, Tai Chi, Spanish knife and early American Bowie, Tomahawk and long knife fighting. He is currently the ... [more]

Nick Conway has been a lifelong student of weapons, warfare and martial arts. Before coming to OMSG, Nick studied mixed martial arts for over ten years, and is an avid collector and amateur restorer of weapons. He was awarded the rank of Scholler in November, 2002. Since then, he has developed a program of grappling in the style of Fiore dei Liberi with fellow OMSG Scholler Chris Penney. He is currently working with Chris to develop a similar dagger program.

Besides medieval martial arts, Nick also pursues interests in Kali, Tai Chi, Spanish knife and early American Bowie, Tomahawk and long knife fighting. He is currently the Principal Instructor at OMSG.

Mathieu G. Ravignat (Mat) holds a B.A. of Social Science and a M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Ottawa, and currently works as a Research Officer for the Government of Canada. He has been an avid martial artist most of his life and has a variety of experience in WMA, including Greco Roman Wrestling, Boxing, and Fencing (Sabre). Having always had an interest in medieval history, Mat joined the OMSG in November 2001. On May 01, 2002 he successfully played for the prize of Scholler, and has developed the spear training program for the OMSG.

Mat has served on the executive of the OMSG since 2002 and he currently holds the ... [more]

Mathieu G. Ravignat (Mat) holds a B.A. of Social Science and a M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Ottawa, and currently works as a Research Officer for the Government of Canada. He has been an avid martial artist most of his life and has a variety of experience in WMA, including Greco Roman Wrestling, Boxing, and Fencing (Sabre). Having always had an interest in medieval history, Mat joined the OMSG in November 2001. On May 01, 2002 he successfully played for the prize of Scholler, and has developed the spear training program for the OMSG.

Mat has served on the executive of the OMSG since 2002 and he currently holds the position of Herald. Mat is also a proud member of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada.

On March 15, 2008 he was chosen as “first amongst equals” at the 1st Annual AEMMA Armoured Tournament held at the Royal Ontario Museum. At this event he was honoured by the Lord of Wrentnall with the Ceremonial Claymore of the Clan Fraser-Lovat and received a certificate of excellence in arms.

Mat is also an accomplished longbowman and enjoys riding horses.

Chris Penney holds a Master of Arts in Medieval Archaeology from the University of York in England, and has had an interest in the middle ages for some time. He joined AEMMA Ottawa in the fall of 2001, and he won the rank of Scholler in Toronto in September, 2002.

As a Scholler in OMSG, Chris has worked on all aspects of the development of the OMSG training program with other members of the Guild. He has written articles on wrestling and dagger for the OMSG web site along with Scholler Nick Conway.

Chris Penney holds a Master of Arts in Medieval Archaeology from the University of York in England, and has had an interest in the middle ages for some time. He joined AEMMA Ottawa in the fall of 2001, and he won the rank of Scholler in Toronto in September, 2002.

As a Scholler in OMSG, Chris has worked on all aspects of the development of the OMSG training program with other members of the Guild. He has written articles on wrestling and dagger for the OMSG web site along with Scholler Nick Conway.

Leanna joined the OMSG in early 2006, and attained the rank of Scholler in September 2007.  In October 2007, she participated in the 1st AEMMA Free Fencing Weekend, where she was recognized for her skill and awarded a prize for the strongest showing of a scholler of less than 6 months.  Since 2008, she has been assisting Principal Instructor Nick Conway in his interpretation of Fiore's work, and his development of the Guild's syllabus.  She started teaching in early 2010, and became an Instructor of the Guild in August of that year.  During her tenure as a Guild Instructor, she has developed and instituted a ... [more]

Leanna joined the OMSG in early 2006, and attained the rank of Scholler in September 2007.  In October 2007, she participated in the 1st AEMMA Free Fencing Weekend, where she was recognized for her skill and awarded a prize for the strongest showing of a scholler of less than 6 months.  Since 2008, she has been assisting Principal Instructor Nick Conway in his interpretation of Fiore's work, and his development of the Guild's syllabus.  She started teaching in early 2010, and became an Instructor of the Guild in August of that year.  During her tenure as a Guild Instructor, she has developed and instituted a structured training cycle, and in consultation with Nick, continues to refine this training program.  She also teaches medieval martial arts for the City of Ottawa.

Outside the realm of medieval armed combat, Leanna has trained in Michael Janich's Martial Blade Concepts, and under Kelly Worden in NSI, as well as in Tomahawk, Long Knife and Bowie.  She regularly attends seminars in other western martial arts, including the Filipino martial arts and modern military combatives and has taken seminars in several of the eastern martial arts.

Bengt joined in March of 2007 and as all members, has a deep interest in medieval history, combat, and arms of the period. Being of Swedish descent, Bengt has a particular desire to explore the Scandinavian evolution from the Viking era through to 14c from a combat and social perspective.

Bengt has training in Judo and kickboxing and spent time with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment of the Canadian Forces. He has fought in tournaments as well as various unarmed non-sanctioned events. He will fight for money.

Bengt joined in March of 2007 and as all members, has a deep interest in medieval history, combat, and arms of the period. Being of Swedish descent, Bengt has a particular desire to explore the Scandinavian evolution from the Viking era through to 14c from a combat and social perspective.

Bengt has training in Judo and kickboxing and spent time with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment of the Canadian Forces. He has fought in tournaments as well as various unarmed non-sanctioned events. He will fight for money.

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