Training with the CSG

Welcome to the Chicago Swordplay Guild , where the art of the sword is undergoing a second Renaissance!  We train four times a week at our home studio, Forteza Fitness, Physical Culture & Martial Arts.  Located in the beautiful Ravenswood neighborhood on Chicago’s near northside, Forteza is an almost 5000 sf facility that was designed and built specifically for the study of western martial arts.

The Guild also offers introductory classes at a variety of city and suburban locations. In Chicago, you can find introductory classes at Forteza and at the historic Pulaski Park Auditorium. The Chicago Swordplay Guild is in residency at Pulaski Park, through the Chicago Park District’s Arts Partners in Residence Program, which unites artists and communities in Chicago’s parks.

In the Western Suburbs, you can join us at the College of DuPage, through their Adult Continuing Education program. Outside of Chicago, training in Armizare (medieval swordsmanship) is available via our Milwaukee Training Group, and through our daughter school, the Rocky Mountain Swordplay Guild, in Denver, Colorado.

Below you’ll find a complete description of where we train, sub-pages on our curriculum and ranking system, and best of all, how you can become a part of it. You can find out a great deal more about the specific martial arts we study under the Tradition, and if you have additional questions, feel free to contact us.

Introductory Classes

Do you feel the “song of the sword” calling to you? Our introductory classes are designed to give students a basic overview of the style of swordsmanship and methods of practice used by the Guild. These classes are organized by theme and are offered multiple times each year at a variety of locations and times. Check under the individual classes to see when the next session begins.

Introduction to the Longsword – A Taste of the Knightly Arts

Learn an actual historical style of medieval European swordsmanship, based entirely on the documented methods of 14th and 15th century Italian masters of defense! This introductory and continuing course provides the basics of medieval swordsmanship training as a foundation for more advanced practice, including stances, posture, movement, and methods of striking and defending with the medieval “hand and a half” sword. The course will include demonstrations, drills, and free-play with safety gear and simulated weapons. Beginners welcome. No prior martial arts experience is required.

Introduction to the Rapier – A Taste of the Renaissance

The rapier was the dueling weapon of the Renaissance — the sword of Shakespeare, Cyrano de Bergerac, and the Three Musketeers! This class surveys 16th century fencing texts to teach the basic use of this elegant and deadly weapon, which many a gentleman used to defend his life and honor. Through drills and free-fencing using weapons with flexible blades, students will learn the basics of the rapier fight: balance and footwork, blade control, time, distance, attack, and defense. Fencing equipment is provided. Beginners welcome. No prior experience is necessary.

Member Classes

Membership in the Chicago Swordplay Guild is by invitation only, and may be offered to students who have completed at least one session of either the introductory rapier or longsword classes. Visitors are welcome to come and observe. However,  participation is restricted to Guild members. Interested students should begin by enrolling in one of the introductory classes.

All classes have a formal structure, including warm-ups and conditioning exercises, core mechanics drills, and lessons on a specific topic. You can find details on how we train lower on this page.

LOCATIONS and COST

CHICAGO

INTRODUCTORY CLASSES – 2 Exciting Options!

Monday and Wednesday Evenings

What and When:

Next Session- Introduction to the Longsword: Taste of the Knightly Arts

  • SPRING SESSION -  6 weeks from April 16 – May 23, 2012; 6:00pm-7:30 pm.  For questions or to pre-register for the next session, email us. Please specify “Forteza longsword”.

Next Session -Introduction to the Rapier: Taste of the Renaissance

  • SPRING SESSION -  April 16 – May 23, 2012; 6:00pm-7:30pm pm. For questions or to pre-register for the next session, email us. Please specify “Forteza rapier”.

Cost:
Introductory classes at Forteza are $125 for a six-week, 12 class session, payable by cash, check, credit card or money order. No equipment fee. You will pay and fill out the registration form on the first day of class.  Email us to pre-register.

Chicago Park District – Pulaski Park Classes on Saturday mornings

Introduction to the Longsword – Saturdays 9:30 am-11:30 am. Instructor:  Jacques Marcotte. To pre-register for the next session, email us and please specify “Pulaski longsword”. You will also need to create an account with the Chicago Park District before the first class session in order to complete your onsite registration. Create CPD account.

  • WINTER SESSION – Closed
  • SPRING SESSION – Closed
  • SUMMER SESSION – 12 weeks from June 23, 2012-September 8, 2012
  • FALL SESSION – 11 weeks from September 29, 2012-December 15, 2012

Introduction to the Rapier – Saturdays 9:30 am-11:30 am. Instructor: John O’Meara. To pre-register for the next session, email us and please specify “Pulaski rapier”.

  • WINTER SESSION – Closed
  • SPRING SESSION -  Closed
  • SUMMER SESSION – 12 weeks from June 23, 2012-September 8, 2012
  • FALL SESSION – 11 weeks from September 29, 2012-December 15, 2012

Cost:
Introductory Classes at Pulaski Park are $125 (Chicago residents, ID required) or $250 (outside of City limits) for the each session, payable by cash (preferred method) or money order. No equipment fee. You will need to create an account with the Chicago Park District before the first class session in order to complete your onsite registration and pay the class fee. Create CPD account.  Email us to pre-register.

ON-GOING CLASSES - Guild Members only.

In Chicago, the Guild trains four days a week in the main auditorium at Forteza Fitness, Physical Culture & Martial Arts, 4437 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640.

Monday
6:00-7:30 PM  – Introductory Classes
7:30 – 8:30 Italian Rapier & Abrazare (Medieval grappling and dagger combat) – concurrent classes for all levels of student.
8:30 – 10:00 Bolognese Swordsmanship – Advanced students only

Wednesday
6:00 – 7:300 PM – Introductory Classes
7:30 – 8:30 Armizare (Medieval Swordsmanship) – all student levels.
8:30 – 10:00 Rapier and Longsword Foundations – concurrent classes for Novice students.

Friday
6:00 – 7:30 PM – Abrazare Foundations – Medieval grappling and dagger combat for Novice students.
7:30 – 9:00 PM – Friday Night Fights! Coached sparring, open-mat training, and in-house competitions!

Saturdays
10:00 – Noon – Foundations: Rapier, Longsword and Abrazare classes for novices.
12:30 – 2:30Scholar’s Class: Advanced student training.

GREATER CHICAGOLAND

Where:

What and When:

  • Class: Introduction to the Longsword.
  • Instructors:  Dan Roeges
  • Monday nights, 7:00p.m. to 8:30 p.m., K Bldg, Room WC
  • Current session ends April 16, 2012. See CoD website for Summer Session dates.
  • Ages 18 and up, beginners welcome.

Cost: $159; pay instructor a $10 fee for rental of training “sword” and equipment

To Register: You can only register through the CoD website or by phone at 630-942-2208. CoD Continuing Education Class Code # LEISR-0062-001.

Membership Fees

Association Fee: $40 per year.
All active CSG members, members of daughter schools and “inactive” members, who wish to remain a part of the larger Guild family. Associate Members who live more than 60 miles from Chicago, or study with a daughter school, may attend intro classes in Chicago as time allows, and may train in appropriate level on-going classes by paying a simple mat-fee at Forteza. “Inactive” members are those who are not attending classes but still want to maintain a relationship with the Guild.

Guild membership is required for all students to progress beyond the Taster classes, but provides students with a number of benefits, including:

  • Access to rank testing within the Guild
  • Discounted admission to related workshops and seminars at Forteza;
  • Discounted admission to the Guild sponsored Western Martial Arts Workshop, the world’s premier seminar for the study of European swordplay and fighting traditions.

Monthly Tuition
On-going tuition is not paid to the Chicago Swordplay Guild, but rather to Forteza Fitness, Physical Culture & Martial Arts. Tuition rates are based on a sliding scale, depending on how often students wish to train; from a casual, drop-in fee to an all-inclusive package. Depending on your interest and activity, monthly tuition ranges from $60 – 150/month. Discounts for family members, active military, police and full-time students are available.

DAUGHTER SCHOOLS

Milwaukee Study Group (Chicago Swordplay Guild)

What, When & Where:

The Milwaukee Training Group (Chicago Swordplay Guild)  trains in the Art of Armizare – longsword, dagger and abrazare (grappling).

Instructors Shannon Winslow and Karl Jacobs training with the sword & buckler

  • Our next Introduction to the Longsword session starts March 6, 2012.
  • Classes are held Tuesday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
  • Training takes place at the Big Backyard in New Berlin, Wisconsin.  The address is 2857 S. 160th St New Berlin, WI 53151
  • Instructors: Shannon Winslow and Karl Jacobs

The course includes demonstrations, drills, and free-play with safety gear and simulated weapons. Beginners welcome, age 18 and older. No prior martial arts experience required.

Cost: The Introductory class is $100 for the 12-week session. Ongoing classes thereafter are $80 quarterly.

To Register or make an inquiry: Email us at CSG_Milwaukee@wi.rr.com

Rocky Mountain Swordplay Guild (Denver, Colorado)

Located in the Denver, Colorado area; the Rocky Mountain Swordplay Guild (RMSG) is a daughter-school to the CSG, and uses its armizare curriculum and grading system. Training focuses on the longsword, grappling, dagger and counter-dagger of the dei Liberi tradition.

Contact:

When:

  • Saturday – 1-3pm  Novice/Intro
  • Wednesday – 7pm-9pm  Scholar/Advanced
  • Other class times available by request.

Where:

  • Andean Health Club, 21111 South Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80222

 


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