MIDLANDS MADNESS 2025

May 2nd-4th

Looking forward to Midlands Madness again this year? From May 2nd-4th we have crafted an event full of diverse opportunities for participants to showcase their skills and expand their knowledge. The day includes 10 dynamic workshops—one of which is yet to be announced. You’ll also have the chance to compete in a range of tournaments: The strategic Longsword Tournament, and the intense Combat Longsword Tournament. Additionally, we’re featuring a unique One Handed and Companion Tournament, as well as a Sidearm only for those who enjoy the art of close combat. We can’t wait to host you all at The Warrior Warehouse! Get ready for a day of learning, competition, and camaraderie—let the tournament begin!

Highlighted features for this year.

-Dynamic Livestream Set-Up.
-More fights and pools!
-Boxing Ring for Main Events.
-Returning and new workshop instructors and lecturers.
-A new close quarters combat tournament to compliment the boxing ring. (Tomahawk, Dagger, Etc)
-Larger mat space and open area.
-Vending Machines and Warrior Warehouse Staff.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday May 2nd:

9am-10am-Sign in
10am-12pm- Daniel Mclaurin (“Advanced Talhoffer Dagger Techniques”) and Krys Earles (“Judging 101”)
12pm-2pm- Rick Thompson ("Coaching & Teaching Rapier in the style of Capo Fabrirozzogrippanetti.") and Krys Earle’s with Matthew Daymiel Assisting (“HEMA Medical Aid Leadership Education")
2pm-3pm- Lunch
3pm-4pm- Joe Long ("Sabre and Smallsword: Swordsmanship in Revolutionary-Era South Carolina")
4pm-6pm- Sean Gruber (“Nurtured in the School of the rifle and Tomahawk” The History and Practice of Light Axe Combatives)
6pm-8pm- Marshall Strong (“Competitive Longsword Tactics and Psychology”)
8pm-10pm- Dan Bernardo (“Stick Fighting Traditions of the Peasant Farmers in Abruzzo Italy”)

Saturday May 3rd:

8am-9am- Check In
9am-11am- John Blood ("Topsy-Turvy: Liechtenauer Longsword for Sinister Practitioners")
11am-3pm- INDES Longsword
3pm-5pm- Lunch/Break
5pm-9pm- Combat Longsword

Sunday May 4th:

9am-10am- Check In
10am-1pm- One Handed and Companion
1pm-3pm- Break
3pm-End- Sidearms Only

Participants List: PARTICIPANTS - Google Sheets