Helen Zachariades-Cartier and several others asked me to post Mike’s eulogy: Good afternoon I’ll start by saying Mike Cartier was a star. My name is Chris VanSlambrouck, Helen asked me to say a few words in eulogy of Mike.Thank you, I am honored and eternally grateful for the opportunity to do so I’m recently and happily […]
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Pritsch/ prɪtʃ (lit. Board) was the name of the miniaturized brotschießel like rod with one end being thin and flat serving as its ‘striking’ surface, described further as ‘…often preposterously large of leather or of split clacking wood and sometimes gilded…’ (Freytag, 1863, p152). The Pritsch was held and employed by the master of ceremonies
The Region III Freifecthers are pleased to host the 6th annual Meyer Symposium in Monticello, IA on 16-20 May 2019 at The Z Barn, 19243 Stone Bridge Rd, Monticello, Iowa * 16th is arrival day. after noon please* 20th event ends Local Airports are:CID AirportMLI AirportDBQ Airportwith prior coordination transportation to and from CID or
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https://portal.dnb.de/opac.htm?query=118523856&method=simpleSearch http://www.hls-dhs-dss.ch/textes/d/D11753.php Let us remember Peter Dasypodius who died in Straßburg this day in 1559. His works have been a boon to researchers and translators the world over. He of course also holds a special place in the hearts of Historical Fencing researchers and translators! If you are unfamiliar with him or his works,
WHAT The Madtown Fechtschule is a public display of skill and control with competitive Dussack and Longsword tournaments styled after the rules and restrictions of a 16th century event. WHERE & WHEN Date : Saturday, 11 Aug 2017 Location: Goodman Center Gymnasium, 149 Waubesa St, Madison, WI 53704 Schedule: 11:30 – Sign In 12:00 –
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The Region III Freifecthers are pleased to host the 5th annual Meyer Symposium in Monticello, IA on Local Airports are: CID Airport MLI Airport DBQ Airport with prior coordination transportation to and from CID or DBQ Airports to the event site can be arranged. Food, beverages, and lodging are all onsite and are included
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WHAT The Madtown Fechtschule is a public display of skill and control with competitive Dussack and Longsword tournaments styled after the rules and restrictions of a 16th century event. WHERE & WHEN Date : Saturday, 20 Aug 2016 Location: Goodman Center Gymnasium, 149 Waubesa St, Madison, WI 53704 Schedule: 11:30 – Sign In 12:00 – Introduction to Fechtschule:
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It is a period of fantastic possibility. Rebel Freifechter, training in study groups across the world, spread the word of Joachim Meyer to the HEMA-verse. Now, the forces of the Meyer Freifechter Guild gather together to celebrate the Art of fencing with fellowship, study, and steel. WHAT IS IT? 4th Annual Meyer Symposium Three days
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