Monday Schedule: Rapier (outdoors at Long Bridge Park nearby): 7:30-8:30pm Sabre: 8:30pm-9:30pm Open Floor: 8:30pm-10:30pm Please get a ticket to any and all classes that you want to participate in. This system ensures that class size doesn't get too big. Thanks for understanding! 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 (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.

Thursday Schedule: Polearms (outdoors at Long Bridge Park nearby): 6:30pm-7:30pm Common Fencing: 7:30pm-9pm Kunst des Fechtens: 9pm-10:30pm Please get a ticket to any and all classes that you want to participate in. This system ensures that class size doesn't get too big. Thanks for understanding! 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. Bring a copy of your vaccination card. Everyone has to flash a copy (phone picture, photocopy, etc.) of their COVID-19 vaccination card to an instructor in order to participate in class on that day. We recommend keeping a copy in your gear bag so you don't forget - please reach out if you have any questions or concerns about this policy. By participating in Capital Kunst Des Fechtens (CKDF) activities, events, or programs (collectively, Activities), you are acknowledging the contagious nature of Coronavirus Disease (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.

Do you want to do more HEMA, but you have a spouse, two kids, and a 45-minute one-way commute out to Alexandria? Do you like daggers or just want another day and venue to stab your friends? Do you live near Woodbridge? Do you like the color green? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you might be interested in a satellite study group in Woodbridge. Craig Kellner is leading an additional study group Wednesday evenings focused on Fiore's Dagger.  This weapon is perfect to start with since you need very little equipment and the fundamentals easily transition into baton, abrazare, longsword, and spear. Existing CKDF dues and HEMAA insurance will cover this and existing CKDF policies apply. If you plan to attend, please email craig.kellner@gmail.com or contact him on the CKDF Discord server https://discord.gg/2txjyWfNN2 to work out the details.

Monday Schedule: Rapier (outdoors at Long Bridge Park nearby): 7:30-8:30pm Sabre: 8:30pm-9:30pm Open Floor: 8:30pm-10:30pm Please get a ticket to any and all classes that you want to participate in. This system ensures that class size doesn't get too big. Thanks for understanding! 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 (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.

Join us May 14th, 7pm-10pm for an evening of sparring, drinking, and visiting at Aslin Beer Co. in Alexandria, VA. Casual sparring will be be available for attendees who have proper hema safety gear (mask, gloves, etc) and follow proper safety guidelines. A priority system will be used to ensure all attendees have equal access to the fencing ring. This event is open to all HEMAists and friends of HEMAists, but a ticket is mandatory to access the event space, so sign up soon to reserve your spot. All event attendees must be 21+. Possession of ticket confirms that you have read and agree to adhere to CKDF's Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement as well as CKDF's rules to limit the spread of COVID-19: Read them here. Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement (Read Carefully Before Signing) In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in the Martial Arts Event indicated below and/or being permitted to enter for any purpose any restricted area (here in defined as any area where in admittance to the general public is prohibited), the adult participant named below agrees: 1. By participating in Capital Kunst Des Fechtens (CKDF) activities, events, or programs (collectively, Activities), I acknowledge the contagious nature of Coronavirus Disease (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 Aslin Beer Company; 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. 2. Prior to participating in the below martial arts activity or event, I will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if I believe anything is unsafe, I will immediately advise the event officials of such condition and refuse to participate. I understand and agree that, if at any time, I feel anything to be UNSAFE, I will immediately take all precautions to avoid the unsafe area and REFUSE TO PARTICIPATE further. 3. I/WE fully understand and acknowledge that: (a) There are risks and dangers associated with participation in martial arts events and activities which could result in bodily injury, partial and/or total disability, paralysis and death. (b) The social and economic losses and/or damages, which could result from these risks and dangers described above, could be severe. (c) These risks and dangers may be caused by the action, inaction or negligence of the participant or the action, inaction or negligence of others, including, but not limited to, the Releasees named below. (d) There may be other risks not known to us or are not reasonably foreseeable at this time. 4. I/WE accept and assume such risks and responsibility for the losses and/or damages following such injury, disability, paralysis or death, however caused and whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Releasees named below. 5. I/WE HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the martial arts facility used by the participant, including its owners, managers, promoters, lessees of premises used to conduct the martial arts event or program, premises and event inspectors, underwriters, consultants and others who give recommendations, directions, or instructions to engage in risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding the martial arts facility or events held at such facility and each of them, their directors, officers, agents, employees, all for the purposes herein referred to as “Releasee” FROM ALL LIABILITY TO THE UNDERSIGNED, my/our personal representatives, assigns, executors, heirs and next to kin FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES OR DAMAGES AND ANY CLAIMS OR DEMANDS THEREFORE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY INJURY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DEATH OF THE PARTICIPANT OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE EVENT(S) CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEE OR OTHERWISE. 6. I/WE HEREBY acknowledge that THE ACTIVITIES OF THE EVENT(S) ARE VERY DANGEROUS and involve the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. Each of THE UNDERSIGNED also expressly acknowledges that INJURIES RECEIVED MAY BE COMPOUNDED OR INCREASED BY NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS OR PROCEDURES OF THE RELEASEES. 7. I/WE give full permission, in perpetuity, for media, including but not limited to audio, photographs, and video, to be taken of me during martial arts program events, and to be used in promotion of the program. I/WE understand that there will be no compensation for such use, and I/WE release all claims to any and all damages resulting from such use. 8. EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED further expressly agrees that the foregoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of Virginia and that if any portion is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding continue in full legal force and effect. 9. On behalf of the participant and individually, the undersigned partner(s) and/or legal guardian(s) for the minor participant executes this Waiver and Release. If, despite this release, the participant makes a claim against any of the Releasees, the parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) will reimburse the Releasee for any money which they have paid to the participant, or on his behalf, and hold them harmless. 10. I agree that this waiver and release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the Province or State in which the activities are conducted and that if any portion is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding continue in full legal force and effect. 11. I understand that while instructors may announce a requirement of certain protective gear for certain activities, the student always has the option and responsibility to add protective gear that the student considers necessary or desirable. I further understand that eye protection and other protective gear are always available for students to borrow, and that it is my responsibility to ask for these. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE, OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME AND INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW. Releasee: Aslin Beer Company____________________________________ Name____________________________________ Signature By participating in Capital Kunst Des Fechtens (CKDF) activities, events, or programs (collectively, Activities), you are acknowledging the contagious nature of Coronavirus Disease (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.

Image: Trojanerkrieg - Willehalm von Orlens - Herzog Ernst 1441 http://dlib.gnm.de/item/Hs998/11/html Welcome! Before purchasing a ticket, review our waiver which includes important COVID-19/coronavirus-related information. https://ckdf.tidyhq.com/public/pages/ckdf-liability-waiver Capital Kunst des Fechtens offers periodic introduction courses for prospective club members. Our club is dedicated to providing and maintaining a safe training space for Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). All are welcome, and we do not tolerate discrimination based upon gender, gender identity and expression, race, sexual orientation, disability, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, age, or religion. If you are interested in reconstructing medieval martial arts, historical swordplay, or modern HEMA competition, then our club is for you. This course consists of three classes meeting first on the date above, and then each Thursday for two weeks thereafter. This course focuses on the unarmored use of the medieval sword (longsword) in the German tradition to give attendees an idea of what to expect as members of CKDF. If you are interested in attending this three-week intro course, review the information below prior to purchasing a ticket.   COVID-19 Rules Before purchasing a ticket, review our waiver which includes important COVID-19/coronavirus-related information. https://ckdf.tidyhq.com/public/pages/ckdf-liability-waiver. Classes are held in a well-ventilated gym and are limited to 16 students total.  1. You shall not attend class if: Within the two weeks prior to class, you have experienced any symptoms of COVID-19, including: A fever (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) or a sense of having a fever. A new cough that cannot be attributed to another health condition. New shortness of breath that cannot be attributed to another health condition. New chills that cannot be attributed to another health condition. A new sore throat that cannot be attributed to another health condition. New muscle aches that cannot be attributed to another health condition or specific activity (such as physical exercise). You have taken a COVID-19 test and are awaiting results or have tested positive. 2. If you have symptoms of or have tested positive for COVID-19, you shall follow appropriate guidelines for quarantine or isolation. Persons with symptoms should stay home until CDC criteria for ending isolation have been met. Relevant CDC guidelines include: What to Do If You Are Sick When You Can be Around Others After You Had or Likely Had COVID-19  3. Vaccine Policy. Only persons who can produce their vaccination card or a copy of it may participate in class. We will check vaccination cards prior to each class, so please bring a digital or hardcopy of your card, or the original, to class with you or else you will not be able to participate in that class. Please reach out if you will require a waiver of the vaccination requirement - we are eager to make all reasonable accommodations and will keep your information confidential. 4. Mask Policy (updated). Class participants are required to retain a mask on their person at all times during class and don their mask upon request of their training partner. You may opt out of wearing a mask in all other circumstances during class, but please be ready to honor the request of a training partner to mask up. As prevailing covid transmission rates change, we will revisit our mask policy but hope that transmission remains low in our region. We tie our decisions to CDC data: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view Location & Directions Class is held indoors at Brazen Fitness located at 607 S Ball St, Arlington, VA 22202. The venue is a ten-minute walk from the Pentagon City and Crystal City Metro stations, or feel free to park anywhere in the Brazen's lot, or on-street. Enter from Ball Street and proceed through to the gym space - when you see people with blue CKDF shirts and swords, you have found the right place and should approach them beacuse they're friendly. Restroom facilities and running water is available, but not air conditioning. Please bring plenty of water. Attire, What to Expect, Etc. This course is for novices - you do not need to be in shape, know any martial arts, or have any knowledge of historical fencing experience whatsoever. To get the most out of this course, all you need is a positive attitude and an open mind! The intro class runs concurrently with our Kunst des Fechtens class. Instructors will draw your group to the side for instruction and will provide loaner training swords, fencing masks, and gloves as necessary. Please wear comfortable athletic attire that is appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. Please do not forget a water bottle. Although there is no air conditioning in the gym, is is very well ventilated and you can expect a breeze.

Do you want to do more HEMA, but you have a spouse, two kids, and a 45-minute one-way commute out to Alexandria? Do you like daggers or just want another day and venue to stab your friends? Do you live near Woodbridge? Do you like the color green? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you might be interested in a satellite study group in Woodbridge. Craig Kellner is leading an additional study group Wednesday evenings focused on Fiore's Dagger.  This weapon is perfect to start with since you need very little equipment and the fundamentals easily transition into baton, abrazare, longsword, and spear. Existing CKDF dues and HEMAA insurance will cover this and existing CKDF policies apply. If you plan to attend, please email craig.kellner@gmail.com or contact him on the CKDF Discord server https://discord.gg/4uSV9cern5 to work out the details.

Please get a ticket to any and all classes that you want to participate in. This system ensures that class size doesn't get too big. Thanks for understanding! 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. Bring a copy of your vaccination card. Everyone has to flash a copy (phone picture, photocopy, etc.) of their COVID-19 vaccination card to an instructor in order to participate in class on that day. We recommend keeping a copy in your gear bag so you don't forget - please reach out if you have any questions or concerns about this policy. By participating in Capital Kunst Des Fechtens (CKDF) activities, events, or programs (collectively, Activities), you are acknowledging the contagious nature of Coronavirus Disease (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.

Please get a ticket to any and all classes that you want to participate in. This system ensures that class size doesn't get too big. Thanks for understanding! 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 (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.

Please get a ticket to any and all classes that you want to participate in. This system ensures that class size doesn't get too big. Thanks for understanding! 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. Bring a copy of your vaccination card. Everyone has to flash a copy (phone picture, photocopy, etc.) of their COVID-19 vaccination card to an instructor in order to participate in class on that day. We recommend keeping a copy in your gear bag so you don't forget - please reach out if you have any questions or concerns about this policy. By participating in Capital Kunst Des Fechtens (CKDF) activities, events, or programs (collectively, Activities), you are acknowledging the contagious nature of Coronavirus Disease (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.

Do you want to do more HEMA, but you have a spouse, two kids, and a 45-minute one-way commute out to Alexandria? Do you like daggers or just want another day and venue to stab your friends? Do you live near Woodbridge? Do you like the color green? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you might be interested in a satellite study group in Woodbridge. Craig Kellner is leading an additional study group Wednesday evenings focused on Fiore's Dagger.  This weapon is perfect to start with since you need very little equipment and the fundamentals easily transition into baton, abrazare, longsword, and spear. Existing CKDF dues and HEMAA insurance will cover this and existing CKDF policies apply. If you plan to attend, please email craig.kellner@gmail.com or contact him on the CKDF Discord server https://discord.gg/4uSV9cern5 to work out the details.

Please get a ticket to any and all classes that you want to participate in. This system ensures that class size doesn't get too big. Thanks for understanding! 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 (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.