CKDF Newsletter November 2019
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CKDF's Founder Jake Norwood took a small crew camping in early October. The focus of the weekend get away was to truly experience what it meant to be a late 15th century lance. Participants had to hike fully loaded with armor, select weaponry, shelter and cooking implements, food and water supplies. There are rumblings of making these excursions semi-regular approaching each trip with a series of clear questions that can be adequately tested and experienced. Charles Lin has created a few
posts
with the group's initial observations.
Historic Knightly Physical Training was a huge hit. Thank you Charles for planning the event, and a giant thank you to David Kalinowski for hosting, building obstacles, and providing the heavy items needed to make the day a success. Participants marched, ran, jumped, vaulted, and wrestled all before lunch. Following a light fair of bread, jerky, cheese, and water our knights in training were right back at it with another light march followed by sling training, rock tossing, and javelin throwing. Photos and videos can be found on the Facebook
event page
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Guest instructor James Riley lead a riveting class on the 5 words with the Monday crew. James is the principle instructor at the Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association. Resource links are available for further reading.
Sunday October 20th CKDF hosted Jess Rozek-Workmen from MKDF. Jess' class focused heavily on Joachim Meyer's Longsword interpretations and their influences in early KDF. Much fun and heretical experimentation was had by all who attended.
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The first female international HEMA network,
Esfnges, was created to unite and support women in martial arts and to encourage more women to take up the practice of Historical European Martial Arts.
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Fighters Against Racism (FAR) was founded by David Rawlings of London Longsword Academy and is committed to creating an environment free from prejudices ensuring everyone can practice martial arts and be a part of the community without fear of discrimination.
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QT HEMA is the first worldwide group for queer and trans HEMA practitioners. Representation and inclusiveness is paramount. QT HEMA is a safe space for discussion, support, and advice.
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Manuscript Facsimile Project
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Michael Chidester of
Wiktenauer
has launched a new project! The goal is to create a careful reproduction, facsimile, of one of the most beautiful 15th centery fencing manuals:
the København Talhoffer manuscript.
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Gear - Weapons: Building your Armory
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To simplify and consolidate the research needed prior to purchasing practice weapons we have compiled a list of our preferred manufacturers and models. We will have a separate breakout for sharps as these can be a serious investment.
We highly encourage you to talk to your fellow club members prior to purchasing items for your armory. There’s a lot of collective knowledge at CKDF so ask away! Training equipment can a be large investment so it only makes sense to be sure about an item prior to purchase. As a general recommendation,
Purpleheart Armory does a great job of
of keeping modern HEMA gear and training weapons in stock and is a perfect place to start your research.
Longswords
The general recommendation: longer isn't necessarily better. Try to stick with a blade length 36" or less and a handle of 10" or less. Club recommended manufacturers are below in rough order of ascending price.
Rapier
Below are the go to choices for Rapier. Both come recommended based on price and durability. Popular choices are their Economy models.
Messer
There are a couple of options for Messer however VB's rendition is the current favorite for both price, durability, and flexibility when sparring.
Broadsword
Montante
Synthetic Dagger
The club uses
Cold Steel Rondels for their Tuesday class. There are plenty available for use in our weapons locker.
Polearms
CKDF has a medley of loaners purchased through Purpleheart Armory.
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Mid-Atlantic Historical Wrestling League
Sunday 11/17/2019 3:00PM - 7:00PM
Top Tier CrossFit Columbia
6570 Dobbin Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
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Presented by the United States Historical Ringen Association. This marks the first Mid-Atlantic Historical Wrestling League! This winter league will serve to promote inter-club competition, the standardizing of rule sets and weight classes, as well as a way for participants to track their progress across multiple events.
CKDF's Ringen class is led by Timothy Hall, a world renown Ringen competitor and leading source on historical wrestling material. Class is held at the Capital Area Budokai Wednesdays at 8:30PM.
All three competitions are to be held at Top Teir Crossfit in Columbia the home of our sister club, MKDF. Cost is $40.00 per person, or $100.00 if you register for all three events by 11/1/2019.
Competition Dates:
11/17/2019
12/8/2019
1/5/2020
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Barfight 4
Saturday 12/14/2019 6:00PM
Charm City Meadworks
400 East Biddle St, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Barfight is a chance for HEMA practitioners to get together socialize, fence, and drink in a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere.
Admission is $5.00 at the door, spectators get in free.
Charm City Meadworks is all ages and accessible via a ramp on Biddle Street.
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CKDF Yule Duel
Date TBD
Details are in the works!
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Yule Duel is CKDF's annual Winter Holiday event. Details are in the works. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements!
We can guarantee swords, shenanigans, food, and merriment. Also presents, did we mention presents?
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Monday
Advanced Longsword: Kunst des Fechtens
8:00PM - 10:00PM at the Capital Area Budokai
Instructors:
Joe Lilly, Charles Lin, Thomas Schratwieser
Recommended Reading:
Liechtenauer Zettel
Recommended Kit:
Tournament kit, including, but not limited to, feder (steel preferred), HEMA fencing mask, HEMA-approved jacket, HEMA gloves, throat protection, arm and leg protection.
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Dagger, Knife, and Axe
7:30PM - 8:30PM behind the Capital Area Budokai
Instructors:
Alex Bowe & William Buscher
Recommended Kit:
Mask, Gloves, Pelvic Protection
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Polearms
8:30PM - 10:00PM behind the Capital Area Budokai
Instructors:
Alex Bowe & William Buscher
Recommended Kit:
Mask, Gloves, Pelvic Protection
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Wednesday
Ringen: Medieval Grappling
8:30PM - 10:00PM at the Capital Area Budokai
Instructor:
Tim Hall
Recommended Reading:
Fabian von Auerswald
Recommended Kit:
Ringen Jacket
, a
thletic wear if no jacket available. Cups are optional, mouth guards recommended.
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Single-Handed Swords
6:00PM - 8:00PM at the Capital Area Budokai
Instructor:
Chris Dyer
Recommended Kit:
Athletic Wear, Masks, Lite Gloves,
Pelvic Protection, Chest Protection recommended
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Beginner Longsword: Gemeinesfechten
8:00PM - 9:30PM at the Capital Area Budokai
Instructors: William Buscher, Charles Lin, Joe Lilly, Marlene Hurst, Brent Wang, Justin Zeigler, John Durish
Recommended Kit: Athletic Wear, Masks, Gloves, Pelvic Protection
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Sunday
Open Gym: Independent Study
8:00PM - 10:00PM at the Capital Area Budokai
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