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HEMA Spotlight: Founding Father’s Edition – Greg Mele

February 25, 2026 PJonas

HEMA Spotlight: Founding Father’s Edition – Greg Mele

HEMA Spotlight: Founding Father’s Edition – Greg Mele

Check out James Reilly’s interview with one of the founders of the CSG on the history of Western Martial Arts and Historical Fencing, Gregory D. Mele, Author. HEMA Researcher & Medievalist

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  • HEMA Spotlight: Founding Father’s Edition – Greg Mele February 25, 2026
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LEARN TO SWORD FIGHT!

 Introductory Classes are available! Sign up for a 12 lesson course in longsword (Taste of the Knightly Arts) or rapier (Taste of the Renaissance). We have Saturday morning classes, or weekday evening classes.

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Classes meet at Forteza Fitness, Physical Culture and Martial Arts (4437 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640).

Friday Night Fights

Coached fencing, open-mat training, and in-house competitions on the first Friday of the month, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
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