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Applying science to history: A look into preservation science at the Library of Congress
Nov
24
2020 Past Event
Applying science to history: A look into preservation science at the Library of Congress
19:00 – 20:30
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93465113836 Did you know there are physical scientists at the Library of Congress? The Preservation Research and Testing Division (PRTD) conducts research to assist in preservation activities at the Library be it for items on exhibit, helping collections be stable in storage, or answering questions curators and conservators have about collections. Join our own Kelli Stoneburner as she describes the research programs in PRTD and discusses several examples of the work PRTD has done with and for objects such as the Gutenberg Bible, 15th C German Block Books, and more.
Corner Coaching with Confidence
Nov
17
2020 Past Event
Corner Coaching with Confidence
19:00 – 20:30
Self coaching is hard, coaching a fellow fighter is harder.   Join us as we hear from Julie Olsen, lead instructor and board member of Athena School of Arms.  Julie has been experimenting with corner coaching dos and don'ts for the last few years and has been generous enough to create a lecture surrounding the topic.  Humans revert to adrenaline brain for various reasons, if we can communicate effectively with swords swinging around, we can communicate effectively when there is a paper jam or heated meeting discussion. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91424054733
Outdoor Practice
Nov
13
2020 Past Event
Outdoor Practice
Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center Outdoor Basketball Court
18:00 – 22:30
Possession of ticket confirms that you have read and agree to adhere to CKDF's rules to limit the spread of COVID-19: Read them here By participating in Capital Kunst Des Fechtens (CKDF) activities, events, or programs (collectively, Activities), you are acknowledging the contagious nature of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where other people are or have recently been present; and that you may be exposed to COVID-19 by participating in CKDF Activities, despite efforts to mitigate such exposure. By participating in CKDF Activities, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold CKDF; the HEMA Alliance; or any other affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers thereof liable for any loss, damage, illness, or injury directly or indirectly arising therefrom. You further agree to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and guidelines and all CKDF rules relating to COVID-19 for the duration of your participation in CKDF Activities.
The Zettel - Studying a Source
Nov
09
2020 Past Event
The Zettel - Studying a Source
20:00 – 21:30
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99801677869 We've started in on nachreissen, but still have a little left to cover there, including some dense material on indes and fuhlen, so we'll pick up on page 147 and go through to 156, the end of absetzen. We are working off of the Wiktenauer compilation, available here: https://hroarr.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2016/08/wiktenauer-Liechtenauer-long-and-short-sword-gloss-compilation-2016-1.pdf
Outdoor Practice, with One-Handed Swords
Nov
05
2020 Past Event
Outdoor Practice, with One-Handed Swords
Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center Outdoor Basketball Court
18:00 – 22:30
Possession of ticket confirms that you have read and agree to adhere to CKDF's rules to limit the spread of COVID-19: Read them here By participating in Capital Kunst Des Fechtens (CKDF) activities, events, or programs (collectively, Activities), you are acknowledging the contagious nature of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where other people are or have recently been present; and that you may be exposed to COVID-19 by participating in CKDF Activities, despite efforts to mitigate such exposure. By participating in CKDF Activities, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold CKDF; the HEMA Alliance; or any other affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers thereof liable for any loss, damage, illness, or injury directly or indirectly arising therefrom. You further agree to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and guidelines and all CKDF rules relating to COVID-19 for the duration of your participation in CKDF Activities.
The Zettel - Studying a Source
Nov
02
2020 Past Event
The Zettel - Studying a Source
20:00 – 21:30
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99801677869 We'll look at ansetzen and nachreissen this time, and the different ways they're set out in different sources. I don't expect we'll get to uberlauffen, but go ahead and read pages 139-152, just in case. We are working off of the Wiktenauer compilation, available here: https://hroarr.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2016/08/wiktenauer-Liechtenauer-long-and-short-sword-gloss-compilation-2016-1.pdf
Outdoor Practice, with One-Handed Swords
Oct
30
2020 Past Event
Outdoor Practice, with One-Handed Swords
Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center Outdoor Basketball Court
18:00 – 22:30
Possession of ticket confirms that you have read and agree to adhere to CKDF's rules to limit the spread of COVID-19: Read them here By participating in Capital Kunst Des Fechtens (CKDF) activities, events, or programs (collectively, Activities), you are acknowledging the contagious nature of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where other people are or have recently been present; and that you may be exposed to COVID-19 by participating in CKDF Activities, despite efforts to mitigate such exposure. By participating in CKDF Activities, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold CKDF; the HEMA Alliance; or any other affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers thereof liable for any loss, damage, illness, or injury directly or indirectly arising therefrom. You further agree to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and guidelines and all CKDF rules relating to COVID-19 for the duration of your participation in CKDF Activities.
Death in the Air: Plagues and Apocalypses in Medieval Europe
Oct
27
2020 Past Event
Death in the Air: Plagues and Apocalypses in Medieval Europe
19:00 – 20:30
Join us as we hear from Kat Tracy, Professor of Medieval Literature at Longwood University in Farmville, VA.  She is also an author, literary historian, and fellow HEMA practitioner.  Kat will be regaling us with tales and content focusing on the many plagues and mini apocalypses that swept through Medieval Europe.  Come with questions, and get ready to take notes.  This is sure to be a top notch presentation. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91442801925
The Zettel - Studying a Source
Oct
26
2020 Past Event
The Zettel - Studying a Source
20:00 – 21:30
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99801677869 This week, we'll continue with the versetzen discussion and maybe get into nachreissen. Reading is pages 132-146. We are working off of the Wiktenauer compilation, available here: https://hroarr.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2016/08/wiktenauer-Liechtenauer-long-and-short-sword-gloss-compilation-2016-1.pdf
Outdoor Practice, with One-Handed Swords
Oct
22
2020 Past Event
Outdoor Practice, with One-Handed Swords
Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center Outdoor Basketball Court
18:00 – 22:30
Possession of ticket confirms that you have read and agree to adhere to CKDF's rules to limit the spread of COVID-19: Read them here By participating in Capital Kunst Des Fechtens (CKDF) activities, events, or programs (collectively, Activities), you are acknowledging the contagious nature of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where other people are or have recently been present; and that you may be exposed to COVID-19 by participating in CKDF Activities, despite efforts to mitigate such exposure. By participating in CKDF Activities, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold CKDF; the HEMA Alliance; or any other affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers thereof liable for any loss, damage, illness, or injury directly or indirectly arising therefrom. You further agree to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and guidelines and all CKDF rules relating to COVID-19 for the duration of your participation in CKDF Activities.
The Zettel - Studying a Source
Oct
19
2020 Past Event
The Zettel - Studying a Source
20:00 – 21:30
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99801677869 We finished up schiel quickly last week and breezed through scheitel, so this time we'll look at the vier leger and the vier versetzen, pages 127-138. We are working off of the Wiktenauer compilation, available here: https://hroarr.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2016/08/wiktenauer-Liechtenauer-long-and-short-sword-gloss-compilation-2016-1.pdf
The Zettel - Studying a Source
Oct
19
2020 Past Event
The Zettel - Studying a Source
20:00 – 21:30
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99801677869 This week, we'll continue with the versetzen discussion and maybe get into nachreissen. Reading is pages 132-146. We are working off of the Wiktenauer compilation, available here: https://hroarr.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2016/08/wiktenauer-Liechtenauer-long-and-short-sword-gloss-compilation-2016-1.pdf