Viking Age Combat for Women

The Order of the Valkyrie is an organization dedicated to emphasizing the role of the female warrior during the Viking Age. Building on that tradition, we continue the “Valkyrie” legacy by training to use real (non-sharp) historically accurate weapons to engage in competitive combat with other Viking combat organizations around the world. Our members belong to a variety of other groups and reenactment organizations, but no prior experience is necessary to join us. In the Order of the Valkyrie, all are welcome. Our Guides and training instructors are happy to share skills and knowledge to help prospective members and recruits cultivate the courage and confidence needed to be the best versions of themselves on and off the battlefield.

Our program builds on exciting, customizable courses designed to help you to become your very best self.

The Order of the Valkyrie uses the term ‘Program’ to refer to the various types of activities that our members engage in and experience. The Valkyrie Program is designed to provide a structure for members to navigate their experience within the organization and progress from simpler to increasingly complex and challenging activities. Each objective and tier of activity is specially crafted with a corresponding system of awards and honors bestowed on individual members who achieve their objectives. However, the highest honors go to those who learn to work together as part of a united sisterhood capable of taking on any challenge together.

The Valkyrie Program is designed to follow a progression that, if followed, will equip each member with skills in the Viking Age martial arts as well as opportunities to engage in other fun and exciting experiences designed to help women master personal and professional goals and cultivate confidence.

If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to wield a sword or axe like an ancient warrior; if you’ve ever wanted to experience the exhilaration of a rugged pre-modern lifestyle; if you want to develop your crafting skills, wilderness survival abilities and become part of a sisterhood that enjoys challenging and enriching activities, the Order of the Valkyrie may be for you.