Calendar Archive
Archive of events by the Chicago Swordplay Guild (CSG) or of importance to the CSG.
1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 2008 | 2009
For regular ongoing classes, see Classes. See also the Current Calendar.
1999
January 2
CSG founded by Greg Mele, Mark Rector, Bjorn Skaptason, Aaron Popowitch and Alan Stewart.
October 16 to 17
1st Annual Western Martial Arts Workshop (WMAW). Location: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Hosted by the CSG.
2000
January 2
CSG 1 year old.
February 4 to 6
Medieval Dagger and Grappling Seminar. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago,
Illinois, U.S.A.. Guest Instructor: Pete Kautz of Alliance Martial Arts.
September 17
Greg Mele had an accident that lead to a spinal contusion. See the article
he wrote several months later:
"Injury and Safety in
Training - Lessons from the Past Year".
October 13 to 15
2nd Annual Western Martial Arts Workshop (WMAW). Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Hosted by the Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts.
2001
January 2
CSG 2 years old.
April 7 to 8.
American Heritage Fighting Arts Seminar. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A..
Guest Instructor: Pete Kautz of Alliance Martial Arts.
May
1st Annual Schola St. George Swordsmanship Symposium. Location: Livermore, California, U.S.A..
September
1st CSG Prize Play for Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A..
Players for Longsword:
Nicole Allen;
Ashley Bishop;
Jeremy Friedman;
Keith Jennings;
Jesse Kulla;
John O'Meara;
David Peck;
David Schwartz;
Jain Shuster;
Bjorn Skaptason;
Alan Stewart.
October 12 to 14
3rd Annual Western Martial Arts Workshop (WMAW). Location: New York, New York, U.S.A.. Hosted by the Association for Historical Fencing.
2002
January 2
CSG 3 years old.
June
2nd Annual Schola St. George Swordsmanship Symposium. Location: Livermore, California, U.S.A..
September 13 to 15
4th Annual Western Martial Arts Workshop (WMAW). Location:
Dekoven Center in Racine,
Wisconsin, U.S.A.. Hosted by the CSG.
2003
January 2
CSG 4 years old.
April
2nd CSG Prize Play for Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A..
Players for Longsword:
Gabrielle Brite;
Oscar Erkenswick;
James Julien;
Ophelia Julien;
Chantal Kamm;
Robert Kamm;
Nicholas King;
Marilyn Markle;
Phil Nearing;
Simeon Schwarz.
June
3rd Annual Schola St. George Swordsmanship Symposium. Location: Benicia, California, U.S.A..
No Western Martial Arts Workshop (WMAW) in 2003.
2004
January 2
CSG 5 years old.
April
3rd CSG Prize Play for Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A..
Players for Longsword:
John Allen;
Scott Baltic;
Kristen Bradley;
Mike Ditella;
Ralph Evans;
Chris Harvey;
Bret Siakel;
Dan Yu.
October 22 to 24
5th Annual Western Martial Arts Workshop (WMAW). Location: Amsterdam, New York, U.S.A..
2005
January 2
CSG 6 years old.
July
1st CSG Prize Play for Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A..
Players for Rapier:
Ashley Bishop;
Nicholas King;
Leopoldo Lastre;
John O'Meara;
Simeon Schwartz.
September 9 to 11
6th Annual Western Martial Arts Workshop (WMAW). Location:
Dekoven Center in Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.A.. Hosted by the CSG.
November
Dave Peck retires as CSG Webmaster and George Hernandez becomes the CSG Webmaster.
2006
January 2
CSG 7 years old.
January 28, 11:30 am
Guest visit from Gianluca Zanini of Nova Scrimia in
Italy.
February 11, 11:30 am
Written Exams and Close Quarter Combat Skills Test for the Prize Play
February 18, 11:30 am
Longsword and Rapier Skills Test for the Prize Play
February 25, 11:30 am
4th CSG Prize Play for Longsword and 2nd CSG Prize Play for Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A..
Players for Longsword:
Thayne Alexander (with the Rocky Mountain Swordplay Guild);
Karl Jacobs;
Thomas Lux (with the Rocky Mountain Swordplay Guild);
Randy Pachao;
Terry Pfister;
Dan Roeges;
Karen Rose;
Jen Ward;
Cory Welch.
Players for Rapier:
George Hernandez;
Philip Willink.
February 25, 5 pm
CSG 7th Birthday Party. Location: Rob Kamm's house in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
March 3 to 5
2nd Western Washington Western Martial Arts Workshop. Location: Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
March 11
CSG Viggiani Workshop. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. 'This will be an all-day, internal workshop open to CSG scholars (and a few
invited guests) to launch the Scholar arming sword curriculum. I will provide more details
as we get closer, but students will want a mask, gorget, gloves (although additional hand
protection is recommended), and an arming sword designed to cut and thrust equally well,
with a blade length between 32 – 37”. (The Swordcrafts aluminum swords will work fine.)
There will be a nominal fee to cover lunch and the additional space rental from Pulaski.' -G.M.
March 31 to April 2
Tom Leoni Intermediate Fabris Workshop. Location: River Valley Community Complex in Leaf River, Illinois, U.S.A..
Register by March 1 Wednesday for a discount.
http://www.gallowglassacademy.org/GallowglassEvents.html#leoni.
April 8 to June 17, 9:30-11:30 am
11 Saturdays.
Introduction to the Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor:
Rob Kamm.
Introduction to the Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor:
John O'Meara.
May 7
Chicago Swordplay Guild test cutting. Location: Jesse's place.
June 16, 4-10 PM and 17, 8 AM - 7:30 PM
20th Annual Highland Games & Scottish Festival. The CSG does a demo on 17 Saturday 1-1:30 PM.
Location: Oak Brook Polo Grounds 31st & York, Oak Brook, Illinois, U.S.A.. Site:
http://www.chicago-scots.org/activities/Games/games-d.htm.
July 1 to September 9, 9:30-11:30 AM
Introduction to the Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor:
Rob Kamm.
July 8 to September 16, 9:30-11:30 AM
Introduction to the Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor:
John O'Meara.
July 8 to September 4
Bristol Renaissance Faire. Weekends and Labor Day, 10 am-7 pm. Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin,
U.S.A. Phone: 847-395-7773. Site: renfair.com/bristol.
August 3 to 6
7th Annual International Swordfighting and Martial Arts Convention (ISMAC). Location:
Radisson Hotel Lansing in Lansing, Michigan,
U.S.A.. Hosted by Art of Combat inc.. Site:
artofcombat.org/public/thespis/Convention/aocflyer.htm.
September 30 to December 9
11 Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Introduction to the Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois,
U.S.A.. Instructor: Oscar Erkenswick.
Introduction to the Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor:
John O'Meara.
October 13 to 15
7th Annual Western Martial Arts Workshop (WMAW) and 4th Annual International Swordsmanship
Symposium. Location: Briarwood Retreat Center in
Argyle, Texas, U.S.A.. Hosted by Schola Saint George.
Site: wmaw.us.
2007
January 2
CSG 8 years old.
January 20
CSG Elections and annual meeting. Election results:
- President: Greg Mele passed the baton to Ophelia Julien.
- Communications Officer: Scott Baltic retained.
- Safety Officer: Jim Julien passed the baton to Jesse Kulla.
- Treasurer: Rob Kamm retained.
January 20
CSG 8th Birthday Party. Location: Ashley Bishop's house in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
January 27
Fiore Seminar. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Guest
Instructor: Sean Hayes of the
Northwest Academy of Arms.
January 28, 9 am to 4 pm
The Flower of Battle: Knightly Combat in Medieval Italy. A workshop
sponsored by Prof. Rachel Fulton (University of Chicago), The Chicago
Swordplay Guild, and The Armour Research Society. Location: Ida Noyes Hall,
1212 E. 59th St., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Site:
chicagoswordplayguild.com/flowerofbattle.
January 13 to March 31
12 Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Introduction to the Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois,
U.S.A.. Instructor: Oscar Erkenswick.
Introduction to the Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor:
John O'Meara.
March 30, 6-10 pm
March 31, 9-4:30 pm
Medieval German Unarmed and Dagger Combat. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: Pete Kautz of Alliance Martial Arts and Modern Knives.
April 7 to June 16
11 Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Introduction to the Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois,
U.S.A.. Instructor: Oscar Erkenswick.
Introduction to the Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor:
John O'Meara.
May 27
7:45-11 am. Temple Burning. Location: Jesse's.
12-3 pm. Test Cutting Party. Location: Yvette's.
June 23 to August 25
10 Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Introduction to the Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: Oscar Erkenswick.
Introduction to the Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: John O'Meara.
September 27 to 30
8th Annual Western Martial Arts Workshop (WMAW). Location: Dekoven Center, 600 21st Street, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.A.. Hosted by the CSG. Site: wmaw.us.
October 6 to November 10
10 Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Introduction to the Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: Oscar Erkenswick.
Introduction to the Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: John O'Meara.
November 17, 10am-5pm
Roger Siggs workshop on takedowns with Fiore. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A..
2008
January 2
CSG 9 years old.
January 12
10 Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Introduction to the Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: Oscar Erkenswick.
Introduction to the Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: John O'Meara.
February 23, 11 am
5th CSG Prize Play for Longsword. 3rd CSG Prize Play for Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A..
Players for Longsword:
Benaiah Anderson (with the Rocky Mountain Swordplay Guild);
Josh Cartwright (with the Rocky Mountain Swordplay Guild);
Tod Cage;
Kevin Craig;
George Lewis (with the Rocky Mountain Swordplay Guild);
Joe Loder (with CSG North).
February 23, approximately 7 pm
CSG 9th Birthday Party. Location: Nicole's house.
February 24, 11 am
1st CSG Free Scholar Prize Play. Location: Nicole's house.
Weapons: Longsword, Arming Sword, and Spear.
Players for Free Scholar:
Keith Jennings;
Jesse Kulla.
April 5
10 Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Introduction to the Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: Oscar Erkenswick.
Introduction to the Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: John O'Meara.
May 25
7:45-11 am. Temple Burning. Location: Jesse's.
11 am-5 pm. Test Cutting Party. Location: Yvette's.
June 21
10 Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Introduction to the Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: Oscar Erkenswick.
Introduction to the Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: John O'Meara.
July 30, 7-8:30 pm
Schaumburg Library Demo. A demo by the CSG for the Schaumburg Township District Library.
September 27
6th CSG Prize Play for Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Players:
David Farrell;
Jacques Marquette;
Davis Vader;
Shannon Winslow (with CSG North).
October 19, 9am - 4pm
"By the Sword: From Judicial Duel to Affair of Honor". Morning presentations (lectures and demos), included lunch, and an afternoon workshop. Covers the history of dueling from the Middle Ages into the 1600s. Some of the presenters: Christian Tobler of the Selohaar Fechtschule, Doug Strong of the Armour Research Society, Greg Mele of the Chicago Swordplay Guild. Workshop by John O'Meara of the Chicago Swordplay Guild. Location: Crown Center at Loyola University, 1001 W Loyola Ave, Chicago, IL 60626. Site: chicagoswordplayguild.com/bythesword/.
2009
January 2
CSG 10 years old.
January 10
10 Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Introduction to the Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: Oscar Erkenswick.
Introduction to the Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: John O'Meara.
January 24, 11:30 am
CSG elections. Location: Pulaski Park. and birthday party. Location: Nicole's house.
January 24, 4:30 pm
CSG birthday party. Location: Nicole's house.
April 4
10 Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Introduction to the Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: Oscar Erkenswick.
Introduction to the Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: John O'Meara.
April 4
7th CSG Prize Play for Longsword. 4th CSG Prize Play for Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Players for Longsword: Blair Davis; George Hernandez; Theresa Wendland. Players for Rapier: Nicole Allen, Charles Blair, Antonie Dvorakova.
June 6
Jesse and Theresa taught at the Constellation Academy of Defense.
June 20
10 Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Introduction to the Longsword. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: Oscar Erkenswick.
Introduction to the Rapier. Location: Pulaski Park in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Instructor: John O'Meara.
July 30?
CSG demo at Schaumburg Library.
September 10 to 13
9th Annual Western Martial Arts Workshop (WMAW). Location: Dekoven Center, 600 21st Street, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.A.. Hosted by the CSG. Site: wmaw.us.
October 3-4
CSG demo at Italian Fall Festival in Stone Park, IL.Pictures at the Italian Fall Festival.