madtown fechtschul

Join us for a full weekend of Meyer-style longsword instruction, community, and camaraderie in Madison, WI. The Madtown Fechtschule returns August 30–31, 2025 — open to martial artists of all levels.
Our Friend Mike Cartier
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 […]
Seventh Annual Meyer Symposium
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 […]
Fifth Annual Meyer Symposium
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 […]
Meyer Symposium Episode IV: A New Hope
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 […]