Forteza Fitness & Martial Arts

Midwinter Armizare 2024

In conjunction with the Midwest Historical Fencing League and Forteza Fitness & Martial Arts the Midwinter Armizare Open is a public display of skill with one and two-handed swords in a relatively rules-light format meant to emphasize the tactical priorities of fighting with sharp weapons in lethal combat.

TOURNAMENTS:

1. Longsword

2. One-handed Sword (rapier, sidesword, dussack/messer)

3. Sword and Companion (Buckler, Cloak, Rotella, or Dagger)

WHERE & WHEN:
Date: Saturday, 3 February & Sunday, 4 February 2024
Location: Forteza Fitness & Martial Arts 4437 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Our tentative schedule for the weekend will be as follows:

SATURDAY:

10:00 am – Sign In

11:00 am – Introduction: Rules & Demo

11:30 am – Longsword Part 1

1:30 pm – Break

2:00 pm – Longsword Part 2

3:30 pm – Open Fencing

6:30 pm – After Event Party

SUNDAY:

10:00 am – Sign In

11:00 am – Single Sword Tournament

1:30 pm – Break

2:00 pm – Sword & Companion Tournament

4:30 pm – MidWinter Finals Tournament

If signing up for 2 events, we will follow-up to confirm which events you are fighting in

NOTE: You MUST be COVID vaccinated to attend this event, with a current vaccination within the last six months of the tournament.

Date: February 3, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Location: Main Location

4437 N Ravenswood Ave

Chicago, IL 60640 US

Date: February 4, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location: Main Location

4437 N Ravenswood Ave

Chicago, IL 60640 US

Spaces Left: 0 Capacity: 70

Registration Closed

Online registration is not available for this event. Please contact us for more information.