Creating the Forteza Clubhouse

**DdlR** · Posted On: 9/25/2012 12:34pm

Forteza Fitness and Martial Arts, a full-time WMA/HEMA studio in Chicago, is mounting a project to create a neo-Victorian style "clubhouse" including a lending library, art gallery of rare 19th century martial arts prints and a multi-media learning center (to be accessed by a secret passage). All details, including a project video, at http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cr...house?a=498944 .

Please contribute if you feel so moved and feel free to share the link; updates will be made available over the next month and the organizers will also be inviting design and decor suggestions ...

**DdlR** · Posted On: 9/26/2012 2:54am

The bad news is that, in the course of fixing a minor technical problem on the Clubhouse project page, the host site "help department" managed to break the link given previously.

The much better news is that the project raised 1/4 of its target within one day and that it can definitely be accessed via http://www.indiegogo.com/FortezaClubhouse .

**DdlR** · Posted On: 10/02/2012 10:49am

http://www.indiegogo.com/FortezaClub...llery&a=498944

A short new video on the mysterious Kernoozers Club - a Victorian-era "secret society" of historical arms and armor enthusiasts, and one of the prime inspirations behind the Forteza Clubhouse project ...

**DdlR** · Posted On: 10/09/2012 4:00pm

The Forteza Clubhouse campaign has hit the Indiegogo "Popular" list and is currently at $5025.00, with 18 days left to run.

Here's the latest campaign update - an embedded sneak peek at two of the posters that contributors can receive as perks, inspired by the works of medieval Italian swordmaster Fiore dei Liberi:

http://www.indiegogo.com/FortezaClub...lery&a=1434256

The posters are designed by Rebecca Cruz-Smith, a member of the Chicago Swordplay Guild.

Next week's update will feature a new video ...

**DdlR** · Posted On: 10/16/2012 3:43pm

The latest Forteza Clubhouse update is a video discussing historical fencing pioneers and Forteza inspirations Egerton Castle and Captain Alfred Hutton: http://www.indiegogo.com/FortezaClub...lery&a=1434256

**DdlR** · Posted On: 10/22/2012 12:41pm

We're now into the final week! All additional funding during this period will help us not only rehab. the room, but also outfit the Forteza Clubhouse into a truly unique venue.

Towards that goal, we have created two brand-new perks - Private Student and Scrimatore - with options including seminars with Forteza Fitness instructors. Details may be found at the campaign website - http://www.indiegogo.com/FortezaClubhouse

**Diesel_tke** · Posted On: 10/23/2012 8:21am

You had me at cool poster and book! Done. I'm a sucker for a cool cause.

**DdlR** · Posted On: 10/23/2012 8:29am

Originally Posted by Diesel_tke

You had me at cool poster and book! Done. I'm a sucker for a cool cause.

Hey, thanks! Enjoy the perks.

**Diesel_tke** · Posted On: 10/23/2012 9:57am

Your welcome! I will. I hope the clubhouse turns out well. Maybe one day I will be up that way and can stop by.

**DdlR** · Posted On: 10/25/2012 7:35am

Today is the last day to be part of creating the Forteza Clubhouse; a neo-Victorian library, lounge and art gallery (with a secret passage entrance) at the Forteza Fitness and Martial Arts WMA studio in Chicago. Check out the contributor perks, which include everything from Western martial arts history books and documentary DVDs to private lessons and seminars with Forteza instructors: http://igg.me/p/220836?a=498944 . The final countdown has begun ...