OCTOBER 24TH & 25TH, 2026
Historical Martial Arts Seminars
to Sharpen Your Most Important Weapon.
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OCTOBER 24TH & 25TH, 2026
Historical Martial Arts Seminars
to Sharpen Your Most Important Weapon.
Sign up to be notified when ticket sales go live!
What's in store...
16 sensational seminars on historical martial arts from around the world and across history!
Raffles & Prizes!
Vendors & Loaner Weapons!
Free Sparring & Socializing!
And join us after the main event for “None-the-Wiser 🤫”, our Saturday night social with dinner, drinks, pool, music, and fun!
Location
Our venue is the Kingston East Community Centre,
located at 779 Highway 15, Kingston, ON, K7L 4V3
This accessible location features parking, full changerooms, a large gym, and a large conference room. There is a dedicated space for free sparring, even during workshops.
Our food truck vendor, JP Weirdoughs, will be on site both days selling freshly wood-fired pizzas, though there are other dining options within walking distance.
There is free parking next to the building itself, and also overflow parking in the adjacent back lot of La Salle Secondary School.
Hotels & Accommodations
While by no means an exhaustive list, here are some recommendations for places to stay if visiting from out of town. There are also many luxury bed and breakfasts in Kingston, if you’re looking for more of a relaxing getaway!
Courtyard by Marriott Kingston 401/Division
Address: 103 Dalton Avenue
Google Star Rating: 4.3
Driving Time from Venue: 10 min
Website: marriott.com
Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre
Address: 421 Union Street
Google Star Rating: 4.4
Driving Time from Venue: 16 min
Website: queensu.ca
Hampton Inn by Hilton
Address: 125 Innovation Drive
Google Star Rating: 4.6
Driving Time from Venue: 6 min
Website: hilton.com
Countryside Inn
Address: 1488 Highway 15
Google Star Rating: 3.2
Driving Time from Venue: 6 min
Website: countrysideinnkingston.com
Lord Nelson Motel
Address: 1664 Highway 15
Google Star Rating: 4.2
Driving Time from Venue: 7 min
Website: lordnelsonmotel.net
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR WORKSHOPS!
The deadline to submit a workshop for our 2026 event is:
Saturday, Aug 22nd, at 11:59PM.
You may submit multiple workshops for consideration. We will retain submissions for consideration for future events.
Lead instructors receive a stipend, free swag, and free access to the weekend-long event. More information on the registration form, click below to learn more!
BECOME A VENDOR AT WOW 2026!
Would you like to share your wares with the historical martial arts community? We are always accepting vendor applications!
There is no fee to be a vendor at this time, though we recommend donating a door prize to help show off your items and build excitement around your brand.
Vendors receive free marketing, and are not required to run their booth for the entirety of the event. We recommend at least being available to guests during lunchtime on one or both days. Vendors wishing to attend workshops must also purchase a guest ticket.
MEET OUR PARTNERS!
Click the logos to learn more about how each of our partners is helping to develop the historical martial arts community!
PARTNER WITH US!
Help us help your brand grow!
We’re looking for partners and sponsors who want to put their brand at the forefront of our historical martials arts community.
In exchange for your support in providing door prizes for our guests, or helping to cover costs like drinks & snacks for the event, we will help promote your cause to over 60 warriors joining us over the weekend, as well as our hundreds of online followers!
- In-Person Displays
- Social Media Shoutouts
- Your Logo on Event Merch
- Website Display & Backlink
- Announcements During Event
Ready to fight alongside each other? Message us today at [email protected] to get started!
