[Mid] [ADV] A Weekend of WMA with Roger Siggs and C. Allen Reed

(apologies for the crosspostings, please forward to relevant lists)

Tammy Richards and Drew Nicholson present:

A Weekend of Western Martial Arts with Roger Siggs and C. Allen Reed.

Come learn how to fight the way our ancestors did! Classes will be
presented in the disciplines of Unarmed Combat, Dagger, Longsword,
SCA-style Sidesword, and Rapier!

Class Fees: $50 for both days before December 5th, $75 after that.

Site: The Whistlestop Cafe
7038 N Chicago Rd
New Carlisle, IN 46552

NOTE: This Site is in the CENTRAL TIME ZONE. This means that in
December, it is on CHICAGO TIME. PLEASE SCHEDULE ACCORDINGLY!

To reserve, please send check or money-order made out to Drew Nicholson
to:

Drew Nicholson
2351 Emerson Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164

847-288-1106 or 847-361-5983

Contact drewski@techsanctuary.org if you wish to use PayPal.

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THIS IS NOT AN SCA EVENT!

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Class descriptions:

Unarmed/Dagger (taught by Roger Siggs)
Martial arts in Europe were as advanced as similar arts in Asia, but
with very different origins and concepts. This class, through the use of
drills and discussion, will introduce and enhance participants
knowledge of the martial arts of western Europe throughout the 14th and
15th centuries, and provide the basis for better study and
understanding of fencing theory and concepts in later periods as well.
Primary focus will be on German and Italian masters of the fight, and
the concepts behind their combative style. Focus will also be given
towards utilizing these skills in modern, real life situations.
Primarily physical in nature, students should be aware that close
proximity to other students will be required for this class. Falling,
rolling and basics of physical movement will also be taught.

Equipment necessary: Fencing mask, dagger (small quillions please) or
dagger waster. A rolled up magazine is also useable. Gloves.

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Longsword (taught by Roger Siggs)
The hand and a half sword, in the 15th Century Italian style. Students
will learn the basic concepts of combat with this weapon from Italian
and German treatise on it's  use. Guards, attacks and defences will be
covered, providing the student with a good foundation for further
research as well as sequences to practice and integrate into  their
practice regimen.
Equipment necessary: Fencing mask, elbow pads, and a longsword waster
(or equivalent stick). Gloves.
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Sidesword (taught by Roger Siggs)
The information in this class has been culled from the teachings of
dall'Agocchie; Marozzo, and others and arranged to present in as
efficient a manner as possible the  basic concepts of the Italian
Sidesword (spada da alto). A beginning student should leave this class
with enough understanding of this art to become an adequately skilled
and safe cut-and-thrust combatant with just a bit of time spent working
on the concepts that will be covered. A more advanced student will begin
to have a thorough  understanding of the concepts and characteristics of
sidesword combat.
Equipment necessary: Students should bring normal protective gear for
rapier, elbow pads and a good sidesword simulator (sword with a Del Tin
practice sidesword blade, Del  Tin Bated rapier blade or other blades OK
in the SCA sidesword program).
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Single Rapier (taught by C. Allen Reed)
Participants in the Rapier I, II and III classes will be given
instruction in the thrust oriented swordplay of the late 16th and early
17th centuries of Western Europe.   These classes are suitable for both
the novice and more experienced student of defence.
Equipment necessary:  Minimum gear needed for the rapier classes is a
modern fencing mask, a metal or heavy leather gorget, a long sleeved
fencing jacket or SCA approved  rapier doublet, fencing gloves or
equivalent and a blunted rapier simulator (preferably a Del Tin or
equivalent though a schlagger can be used). All male students must wear
an  athletic cup or equivalent groin protection.  The instructor has
final authority to approve or disapprove any gear used in these classes.
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Rapier & Dagger (taught by C. Allen Reed)
Students taking the rapier and dagger class(es) will be taught
techniques for use of the dagger in combination with the rapier.
Equipment necessary:  Minimum gear needed for the dagger classes is a
modern fencing mask, a metal or heavy leather gorget, a long sleeved
fencing jacket or SCA approved  rapier doublet, fencing gloves or
equivalent, a blunted rapier simulator (preferably a Del Tin or
equivalent though a schlagger can be used) and a blunted dagger
simulator.  All male students must wear an athletic cup or equivalent
groin protection.  The instructor has final authority to approve or
disapprove any gear used in these classes.
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A schedule of all classes will be available to registrants shortly
before the event.
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Instructors:
Roger Siggs is the Rector of the Phoenix branch of Tattershall, and
fencing/martial arts instructor for Maricopa Community Colleges,
offering instruction in Italian rapier,  Sidesword, Longsword and
Unarmed Combat.  Mr. Siggs has been training in the martial arts for
over 20 years, and has been awarded black belts or instructor status in
several Eastern martial arts including Kyokushinkai, Daito-ryu
Aiki-Jujutsu and Tomiki Aikido. 
    In recent years he has devoted his research and training purely to
the Western Arts, focusing on the Medieval Close Combat dagger and
grappling methods, and the Italian  fighting arts.  His formal training
in the Arte of Defense and Western Martial arts began approximately 10
years ago, and had focused primarily on Italian Rapier technique.  He
has served as na editor for William Wilson's 'Arte of Defence' as well
as
'Spada: the Journal of Western Martial Arts'. He is a member of the
Society of American Fight Directors, the International Fighting Arts
Association, and brings a broad  base of teaching experience in the
fields of combative application, research and historical interpretation
in addition to his martial arts background.
Within the SCA, Mr. Siggs is known as Senan O'Faolan, a member of the
Order of the White Scarf which is the highest award for fencing
expertise in the Atenveldt (Arizona)  chapter of the SCA.  Mr. Siggs has
taught classes on varied subjects relating to Western Martial Arts
throughout the US and Canada. 
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C. Allen Reed is a Deputy US Marshal with over twenty years experience
in law enforcement. Allen is a firearms and police combatives instructor
in the Marshals Service.  
Allen holds the rank of kaiden (7th dan) in Paracombatives jujutsu and
has been teaching at the Northwestern University jujutsu club for over
17 years.  He is currently the  senior instructor in the club.  
For the past ten years Allen has been studying historic Western Martial
Arts. He has worked on interpreting the writings of DiGrassi, Saviolo,
Sainct Didier and Swetnam.  Allen has also sought out other scholars of
WMA by taking classes from Bob Charron, Stephen Hand and Maestro Ramon
Martinez. Allen has also attended the International  Swordfighting and
Martial Arts Conference and the Western Martial Arts Workshop.  Allen is
active with the Chicago Swordplay Guild as well.
With his wife Andrea Dubnick Allen runs the Gallowglass Academy which
provides classes in defence both historic and modern. Allen has made
presentations on firearms and  other related topics to the Midwestern
chapter of the Mystery Writers of America, the Chicago chapter of
Sisters in Crime and the 2002 World Horror Convention.
In the SCA Allen is known as Baron AElfred of Chester. Allen was the
first kingdom rapier marshal for the Middle Kingdom (the Midwestern
chapter of the SCA) and is a member  of the Order of the Bronze Ring,
the highest rapier oriented award given by the Middle Kingdom.  Allen
has provided instruction on various combat related topics at numerous
events in the Middle Kingdom and at many of the Known World Academies of
the Rapier.
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THIS IS NOT AN SCA EVENT!
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Directions to Site: 
>From west:
Take 80/90 East.
Take the US-421 exit towards MICHIGAN CITY/WESTVILLE, exit #39 - go 0.8
mi 
Turn Right on S US-421 - go 2.1 mi 
Turn Left on W IN-2 - go 9.1 mi 
Continue on JAY ST - go 0.8 mi 
Turn Right on W LINCOLN WAY - go 1.0 mi 
Continue on E LINCOLN WAY - go 2.1 mi 
Continue on E IN-2 - go 5.7 mi 
Continue on US-20 EAST - go 2.4 mi 
Turn Left on N 750 E - go 0.3 mi 
Bear Right on E CHICAGO RD - go 1.2 mi 
Continue on N CHICAGO TRL - go 0.1 mi 
Arrive at 7038 N CHICAGO RD, NEW CARLISLE  
>From the East:
Take 80/90 WEST.
Take the US-31-BYP exit towards NILES/PLYMOUTH/SOUTH BEND, exit #72 - go
1.3 mi 
Merge on US-31 SOUTH - go 0.9 mi 
Take the US-20 WEST exit towards MICHIGAN CITY - go 0.5 mi 
Continue on US-20 - go 9.5 mi 
Turn Right on COUNTY LINE RD/N 900E - go 0.3 mi 
Turn Left on E 700N - go 0.7 mi 
Turn Right on N CHICAGO TRL - go 0.1 mi 
Arrive at 7038 N CHICAGO RD, NEW CARLISLE 
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The South Shore Rail Line has a train stop directly across the street
from the site at the HUDSON LAKE STATION.  This train line travels from
Chicago, IL to South Bend, IN.  Check
http://www.nictd.com/service/weekendeastbound.htm and
http://www.nictd.com/service/weekendwestbound.htm for schedule
information and  http://www.nictd.com/service/fares.htm for ticket
prices.  (HINT: In order to get to site by 10:00 am, you need to leave
Chicago at 8:00 am and South Bend at 9:40 am)
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Hotels:
Super 8 South Bend In (10 miles from New Carlisle)
574-233-3800    
4124 Ameritech Dr
South Bend, IN  
$50-$80 (Rooms with 2 beds start at $53)
directions:
>From East - Take Indiana Turnpike I-80/90 West To Exit 
72. Take Us 31 North To Cleveland/Brick Road Exit. Turn 
Left Onto Cleveland,then Right Onto Ameritech Drive. The 
Hotel Will Be On The Left. . 
>From West - Take Indiana Turnpike I-80/90 East To Exit 
72. Take Us 31 North To Cleveland/Brick Road Exit. Turn 
Left Onto Cleveland Then Right Onto Ameritech Drive. The 
Hotel Will Be On The Left.
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Days Inn Airport Suites (11 miles from New Carlisle)
574 233-3131    
23040 US 20 WEST
South Bend, IN 
$67-$100
directions:
>From East - 80/90 West To Exit 72 To Us 31 Bypass South 
To Exit Us-20 East. 
>From West - 80/90 East To Exit 72 To Us 31 Bypass South 
To Exit Us-20 East. 
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Howard Johnson Inn - South Bend (13.5 Miles East of New Carlisle)
130 Dixieway South
South Bend, IN, 46637 US
574 272-7900 
$54-60
The Howard Johnson South Bend is conveniently located 1/2 mile south of
I-80/90 on US 33/31. We are only 1/2 mile north of Notre Dame & St.
Mary?s Universities and the  convention center is only 3 miles away. We
offer 2 floors, an indoor pool and fitness center (open oct.15,2000),
and complimentary continental breakfast to each guest 6am -  9am. 
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Holiday Inn Express La Porte (12 miles from New Carlisle)
574-326-7900    
100 Eastshore Ct
La Porte, IN 
$65-$170
directions:
>From North - Located On Hwy 35-39 Also Known As Pine Lake 
Avenue. Go 5 Miles South Of I-80-90 Exit 49 Or 8 Miles 
South Of I-94 Exit 40.
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