Join us today for medieval combat recreation

The Champions of Swords (often referred to as “The CoS.” Pronounced “The Cause”) is a non-profit volunteer social and educational organization whose primary goal is fun through personal interactions that revolve around historical recreation and education. The CoS is dedicated to entertaining social interaction, research, education and recreation based on the time period from the invention of the sword until it was no longer considered the primary weapon for combat. (3300 BCE to loosely the 1700s CE). 

The CoS will sponsor events to pursue its mission that will be committed to activities that promote social interaction and membership entertainment while attempting to recreate a pre 18th century historical environment. 

Participants should attempt to dress in pre-18th-century clothing styles and recreate the culture, pastimes, and activities of that time period. Remaining sensitive to cultural appropriation, participants are encouraged to educate themselves as much as possible about the culture they are portraying to ensure it is viewed with an attempt at authenticity and not one that would somehow demean the culture. With this in mind, participants are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with 

CoS Core Values:

Value and respect the worth and dignity of all individuals

Empathy – We strive to recognize and understand the perspectives, feeling and lived experiences of others. 

Community – We strive to build healthy long lasting relationships for our common pursuit of fun.

Accountability – We understand that mistakes happen. Being accountable for mistakes and, more importantly, being accountable when the wrong things are done.

Education – We believe that education is the enemy of ignorance, and we strive to educate ourselves to be better continually.

Equality – We understand that the greatest ideas are heard when we all have an equal voice.

Diversity – We believe all cultures, identities, and backgrounds have value and we want all perspectives.

Selflessness – We believe in something more than just ourselves. 

Transparency – Light is the enemy of darkness.

Authenticity – We do what we say we will do.