What is Amtgard?
Amtgard is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the recreation of the Sword and Sorcery genre as well as educational aspects of Medieval and ancient cultures. Amtgard focuses largely on a Medieval-based combat system but also encompasses the arts and sciences of the time in a friendly social atmosphere.
Amtgard uses safe, foam-padded replicas of Medieval weaponry. Anyone aged fourteen years or older may compete in the martial aspect of the game but we welcome members of all ages. There's a place for everyone.
Some trades you can find and learn in Amtgard include leather working, metal working, glass blowing, stain glass, calligraphy, Medieval weapon crafting, drafting, garb making (costume sewing), fictional writing, factorial writing, politics, advertising, cooking, brewing, sculpting, wood carving, plastic molding, pottery, carpentry, upholstering, plan design, accounting, public speaking, traveling on a budget, research and development, and so much more!!!
Amtgard uses safe, foam-padded replicas of Medieval weaponry. Anyone aged fourteen years or older may compete in the martial aspect of the game but we welcome members of all ages. There's a place for everyone.
Some trades you can find and learn in Amtgard include leather working, metal working, glass blowing, stain glass, calligraphy, Medieval weapon crafting, drafting, garb making (costume sewing), fictional writing, factorial writing, politics, advertising, cooking, brewing, sculpting, wood carving, plastic molding, pottery, carpentry, upholstering, plan design, accounting, public speaking, traveling on a budget, research and development, and so much more!!!