The Schola Saint George is an international group with a structured approach to medieval martial arts as recorded in the Italian and German fighting treatises. We base the core of our work on the fourteenth century master Fiore dei Liberi, although we also do work from the German, English, Spanish and French manuscripts.
We are currently sponsored by the Douglas County Parks & Rec. Classes are offered at the Deer Lick Park Gymnasium located at 2105 Mack Road, north of Fairburn Road in Douglasville Georgia.
Even though we emphasize historical technique, our training sessions are a blend of warm-up, interpretation, drill, and both focused and open sparring. We do tournaments in the medieval format complete with armour, or in light gambesons for those who don't want to or haven't yet assembled a harness. We help you with all of that, however, and we have a very good time doing it.
Our approach to the fight is what we term "chivalric" martial arts: the principles taught need to adhere to practical "combat logic," but the framework is one of friendship, camaraderie, but the technical material is subject to rigorous testing through sparring. The philosophy that accompanies the art is commensurately Western, however, as we emphasize not only the character of our combatants but also the Western individualism inherent in European descended culture. We have fun, and we work hard at it :-)
The school founder (located in Dallas TX), Dr. Brian R. Price, He has more than twenty five years experience in armoured medieval combat and more than nine years translating, interpreting, and teaching from the historical manuscripts.
The Atlanta area group leader, WM. Bryan Johnson, is a 20yr veteran of the US Army. He has more than twenty years experience in armoured medieval combat and five years translating, interpreting, and teaching from the historical manuscripts. He has also studied a number of eastern martial arts. He is currently on active service.
Arin Dove is the co-leader of the group with over 20 yrs interperting and practicing historical swordsmanship and fencing. He is a veternan of numerous historical tournamants. He is currently the primary instructor.
We have regular classes on Saturday for both sword and spear. Beginner and intermediate classes are 10:00 - 1:00pm. (We have added informal rapier classes.)
Our students are a mix of experienced martial artists who enjoy the cross-training and brand new folks. Our beginner class works equally well for each.
Have experience with another sword group? We don't care much about affiliations or politics--we're just about the material and the camaraderie. Any and all like-minded students of the sword, of fencing, or of martial arts are more than welcome to join us.
First class is free; floor fees are just $35 for a 12 week block of instruction. There is also a $30 yearly membership fee.
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