Great Plains Fechtschule
A Chapter of Selohaar Fechtschule
The Great Plains Fechtschule (German for 'Fencing School') is a group of individuals interested in pursuing the Martial Arts traditions of Medieval and Renaissance Europe. The school’s primary instruction, led by Jessica Finley, focuses on the fighting techniques of the German fencing tradition established by Johannes Liechtenauer in the14th century. The school is a chapter of the greater organization, Selohaar Fechtschule, which is headed by Christian Tobler, internationally renowned instructor and author.
Why then do we study the fighting techniques of obsolete weapons?
NEW: Christian Tobler explores this question in a video created by Christopher Valli. Download it here, German Martial Arts Tradition
Jessica Finley instructing German Longsword at Chivalric Weeknd 2008
Class Schedule and Location
Practice Location
Our weeknight classes will be, schedule allowing, held at Topeka Bible Church at the corner of 11th and Mulvane. Sunday's classes will continue to be held at Washburn Park at the corner of 10th and Billard. Please check the calendar for class time and location.
While practices are open to the public, we ask that you call ahead of attendance to allow us to have an accurate count for our sponsors.
Jessica can be reached regarding class, or any Fechtschule related topics, at 785-633-4724.
