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March 26, 2005
Sidesword Training & Practice
w/ Allen Reed
(& tentatively the likes of Mark Gipson, Tim Lyon, Terry Tindill, and that ilk)
What? When? Join us at 10:30am for some sidesword instruction, and open practice until 4pm. We'll close up the building by 5pm. This is not an SCA event; you must be 18 to participate actively.
How much? We ask $3 of Scholars of the Arte, and $1 of "widows" and hangers-on, toward covering hall rental.
Where? Mount Morris Coliseum, on the west side of the village square. Take Rte. 64 west from I-39 (exit #104) about 25 miles into Mount Morris. One block west of The New Stoplight (and so far, the only one such in town) turn left at Seminary, go 2 blocks to Front St., and gaze to your left at the back of the building. We'll have signs out ....
Mapquest.com thinks it's here, and this time they're right.
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Arrgh me hearty! On September 19th ye talked the Talk right proper, but can ye defend yer sorry lubberly Carcass in likely style? Be ye mere common Caitiff, or scurvy Bloke to stand and...
Fight N Like a N Pirate!
a Gallowglass Academy, Inc., training day
Train in the Deadly Arts of Pirate Cutlass, Pirate Knife & Pirate Axe Fighting with
Allen Reed
known to the Brotherhood of the High Seas as Cap’n Jonathan Patch
January 8, 2005
Stone Quarry Recreation Park,
6845 N. German Church Rd., Byron, IL
Pre-register before January 1 for $30
by check, Paypal, or cash plunder; $50 thereafter
Gallowglass Academy, Inc., P. O. Box 201, Leaf River, IL 61047-0201
Required equipment: Comfortable workout gear, light leather gloves, jacket or cloak (for parry defence); athletic cup for men,. fencing mask or helmet (loaners available), and gorget (loaners available). Weapons supplied; enrollment is limited. Vittles available onsite!
You must be 18 to participate.
Suggested Readings:
A History of Pirates: Blood and Thunder on the High Seas, by Nigel Cawthorne
Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates, by David Cordingly (Harcourt Brace, 1995)
Booty: Girl Pirates on the High Seas, by Sara Lorimer (Chronicle Books, 2002)
The Life of a Pyrate, by John Sparrow (London, 1750)
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Fighting with the German Longsword
If you missed the seminar (or even if you didn't), here are a few pix, in no particular order:
  
  
June 11-12 , 2005 -- 9am to 5pm
at Gallowglass Academy in Leaf River
Weather permitting, we will train outdoors. Please consider bringing something to sit on during breaks -- we've got a limited number of chairs.
Cost: $100 until May 15, $125 thereafter. Lunches and snacks onsite included. You need to be 18 to participate. Click here to pay with Paypal
Description: This two-day seminar will explore the fighting art of Master Johannes Liechtenauer, focusing on his exemplary weapon, the longsword. Students will be exposed to fundamentals and progess through to more advanced techniques. Topics covered will include:
- Footwork, Distance and Timing
- The primary and secondary guards for the longsword
- The importance of initiative in Liechtenauer's art
- Basic attacks and defenses
- Liechtenauer's "Five Secret Strokes" with the sword
- Grappling techniques with the sword, including disarming methods
- The eight Winden, or winding techniques
- Methods for fighting with the sword in armour
- Plus, an introduction to dagger combat in the Liechtenauer tradition
Equipment: Students should have a wooden longsword waster and dagger. If the student has a partner who is similarly armed, blunt aluminum or steel trainers may also be used. Fencing masks may be used if preferred, but will not be necessary, as all practice will be conducted with control.
Copies of Fighting with the German Longsword, Christian's most recent book, will be available for sale at the event; the seminar will, for the most part, closely follow the materials in the book.
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Navaja! Traditional Spanish Knife Combat
If you missed it, here are some pix, in no particular order:
May 14-15, 2005 -- 9am to 5pm
at Gallowglass Academy in Leaf River
Weather permitting, we will train outdoors!
(Please consider bringing something to sit on during breaks -- we've got a limited number of chairs!)
Cost: only $100 until April 15, $125 thereafter. Lunches and snacks included. You need to be 18 to participate. Click here to pay with Paypal
Description: Nowhere in Europe has the art of knife fighting been so nurtured as in the countries of the Mediterranean, particularly Spain. Throughout Spain, one can find training halls where edged-weapons combat is practiced today as it was 300 years ago, as American ninjutsu master James Loreiega discovered when he toured Spain to conduct his own training seminars.
The blade most associated with the Spanish is the navaja -- an elegant, curved folding knife first developed during the 17th century -- which has been carried and used by the rich and the not-so-rich alike. Navajas crossed the hands and drew the blood of countless people, both in and out of Spain.
A copy of the complete syllabus will be available upon receipt of registration.
Equipment: Wear comfortable workout clothes, gloves, fencing masks. The instructor will provide trainer navajas.
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(Another) Scholars Weekend of Western Martial Arts
Newcomers Welcome!
June 25-26, 2005 -- 9am to 5pm
at Gallowglass Academy in Leaf River
Weather permitting, we will train outdoors. Please consider bringing something to sit on during breaks -- we've got a limited number of chairs.
Plenty of camping space available.
Some loaner equipment will be available (and more, if you bring any extra stuff you've got, too!)
Cost: only $30 until June 20, $40 at the door. Includes lunches and Sunday (continental) breakfast onsite. You need to be 18 to participate. Sure we love Paypal!
Schedule (as of 5/19/05)
Friday June 24
6:30 PM Site opens for those staying/camping on the grounds of the Academy
Saturday June 25
0630 Warrior Track: Conditioning and Dousing session at Gallowglass Academy for those who wish to participate. Wear comfortable workout clothing and shoes suitable for running/walking. Also, bring a single handed sword and a pair of gloves. If dousing bring three large open mouthed containers or buckets.
0900 Site Opens (weather permitting at Gallowglass Academy)
1030 Panel Discussion on the History of WMA - A panel discussion with the instructors on the history and development of the European Martial Arts.
Noon Lunch on Site
1:00 Italian Longsword with Adam Velez [email protected]
3:00 Marozzo with Mark Gipson [email protected]
5:00 Closing discussion
6:00 Dinner Off Site
Sunday June 26
0630 Warrior Track
0900 Site Opens
1000 Meyer's Rappier with James Klock [email protected]
Noon Lunch on Site
100 Spanish Rapier with Terry Tindill [email protected]
300 Swetnam with Allen Reed [email protected]
500 Closing Discussion
600 Site Closes
Class Descriptions, including Necessary Equipment:
Intro to Fiore's Longsword (Adam Velez)
This class focuses on the basic principles of stance, balance, and movement relating to the use of the longsword, as currently interpreted from Liberi's treatise from 1409. The fundamental mechanics of the weapon, guard positions, cuts, and defense will also be covered among the drills and plays presented in the class. A steel, wood, or aluminum longsword simulator will be needed for the class. Gloves and fencing mask are also recommended.
Marozzo Sword & Buckler (Mark Gipson)
Class will cover the usage of the early 16th-century civilian cut-&-thrust sword along with the one-handed buckler of the time period. Both round Bucklers and "wavy" Square Target shields will be covered. This will be based on the Bolognese Tradition (the Dardi School), particularly from the fencing manuals written by Achille Marozzo
These manuals were designed to instruct people on how to survive duels. While they don’t fully describe a true system of combat you can see that there was a system that they drew from. The sword and buckler sections of Marozzo’s manual are particularly rich in information and detail on how to perform the combat. References are made to both combats to the death and to "play" at swords.
This 2-hour class will cover several guardia and assaults using the Spada da filo (also called the Spada da lato, or Sidesword). Students will learn to deliver percussive cuts in a fashion suitable for swordplay. The students will be required to have fencing jackets, gloves, masks and gorgets. Knee and elbow padding is recommended. The sword needs to be a schlager-style sword at a minimum. Rapier simulators can be used, but length can be an issue. Many people will have some trouble working with a 40-inch-plus sword. There should be some loaner equipment available. If the student provides a buckler, it should be capable of withstanding forceful percussive cuts.
German Rappier from Joachim Meyer (James Klock)
Meyer's 1570 book includes a significant chapter on the use of the "Rappier," a single-handed civilian weapon used for both cutting and thrusting. This class will focus on the Meyer's instructions for Rappier, and how they relate to German combat in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Equipment needed: Del Tin bated sidesword or rapier, or an equivalent blade, as well as a fencing mask, gorget and heavily padded glove. Shoulder, elbow and knee pads are strongly recommended.
Spanish Rapier (Terry Tindill)
This class will begin with the basics of Spanish Rapier as taught by Maestro Martinez. This will include gripping the sword, stance and basic footwork. We will then progress to a review of the lines of attack and defense used in this style and their relationship to measure and tempo. Time permitting, we will also review several specific attacks, including the use of cuts.
Equipment needed: Rapier, mask and other protective gear.
Swetnam’s Rapier & Dagger (Allen Reed)
Swetnam published his book The Schoole of the Noble and Worthy Science of Defence in 1617. It is the first book in English written by an Englishman which includes teachings on the use of the rapier.
Students taking this class will be introduced to the guards, blade and foot work that Swetnam advocates when using the rapier and dagger.
Equipment needed: Rapier and dagger, mask and other protective gear.
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Big 3-day (Friday-Saturday-Sunday) Seminar!
Drawpoint Knife Craft
Defensive Edged Weapons Training Program
with Pete Kautz
November 11-12-13, 2005
In today's world you need an edge to survive, and Drawpoint gives you that advantage. Drawpoint is the "fast track" to defensive skill with a blade or any improvised weapons you can hold in one hand. These skills are hard-wired into the student's muscle memory through interactive drills and the use of natural reactions.
This intensive 3-day seminar is geared toward
-- Police Officers
-- Military
-- Business Executives
-- Women
-- Martial Artists
-- Prepared Citizens and Anyone who goes into harm's way
Site: Hickory Grove Conference Center, 1127 North 7th St, Rochelle, IL 61068; 815-582-5668
Hotel: (attached to conference center) Rochelle Comfort Inn, Hwy 251 and Rt. 38, Rochelle, IL 61068; 815-562-5551; block of rooms until October 27; single/double occupancy $65.00 a night; ask for Gallowglass Academy block
Registration:
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$200 until September 15, 2005
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$250 until October 27, 2005
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$300 thereafter and at the door
Hey, Early Birds! Mention the Website Discount & pay only $175 before May 1!
We welcome your check or money order, or by credit card thru Paypal.com click here
-- and of course, cash is always appreciated!
Please print out this (2-page) .PDF flyer and spread the word! 
Prefer a paper form to pre-register? Try this one:
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Leaf River SummerDAZE Jun 3-4-5, 2005
We're planning to do 3 short demos during this weekend, but we CANNOT do 'em without.... YOU! New this year will be free classes after the demos in rapier, Bowie knife, and tomahawk
Currently scheduled on Saturday :
10:30-11 Swordplay demo
11-12 Swordplay instruction for adults
2:30-3 Swordplay demo
3-4 Bowie Knife instruction for adults
Currently scheduled on Saturday :
11:30-noon Swordplay demo
12-1 Fighting Tomahawk instruction for adults
"Widows and Orphans" -- in period garb or not -- more than welcome at this FREE small-town festival. Hint: A BBQ-wing-eating contest (sponsored by HOOTERS!) is scheduled for sometime on Saturday afternoon.
Please do call or email if you can join us for any of this Rustic Fun!
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STICKS AND STONES – Real Hunting Weapons Without Metal
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. – July 23, 2005
Gallowglass Academy, Inc.
6372 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River IL 815-973-1064
Cost: $50 before July 1 (check, money order, or Paypal) includes lunch. $60 at the door without lunch. All ages welcome to this workshop.
Equipment: Wear comfortable workout clothes. Weather permitting, we will train outdoors; please dress accordingly. Consider bringing something to sit on.
Schedule
9 a.m. Coffee, set-up, registration, conversation
9:30 Atl-atl Construction & Practice with Jeremy Bays, a modern midwestern
master of this ancient weapon. Make a spear-thrower, and learn to use it
12 noon Lunch
1 p.m. Flintknapping with Richard Hamilton, well-known northwestern Illinois
knapper. Hands-on coaching to make your own stone point
5 p.m. General wrap-up
Thereafter, some or all of us will probably go to out somewhere for dinner.
Here's a .PDF to pass around the office and paste up on your fridge!
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Introduction to "The Arte of Defence"
When ? October 29-30, 2005 – 9am-5pm more or less
Where ? River Valley Community Complex (formerly Leaf River School ), 605 Main St., Leaf River IL 61047
Who ? Allen Reed, Instructor
$$ ? $30 until October 15; $40 thereafter and at the door
Students in this class will be introduced to the fast-paced and exciting martial art of European swordplay of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Students will learn fencing as it was practiced throughout western Europe, based on the instructor’s study of both historic treatises and modern texts, and work with other scholars in the use of the rapier.
Those interested in taking this class will be actors and re-enactors who want to learn more about the historic fighting style they are recreating.... Or martial artists who want to learn more about their European heritage... And, of course, anyone who has grown up watching those great Hollywood swashbuckling movies! No experience needed.
Supplies/Equipment: Wear comfortable workout clothing including long-sleeved heavy-duty sweatshirt and lightweight leather work gloves available at any hardware or garden center. Rapier simulator, fencing mask, throat protection. (A limited number of these last will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.) You must be at least 18 to participate in this workshop!
Send check or money order to Gallowglass Academy, Inc., P. O. Box 201, Leaf River, IL 61047
Or log on to GallowglassAcademy.org to register by credit card (thru Paypal.com).
Or call 815-973-1064 for further information!
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