Ludus Gorgonis
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The Gladiators of the Chair of Classical Archaeology Are you interested in experimental archaeology? Here’s your chance to get involved: the Ludus Gorgonis gladiator group has been based at JLU since 2012. We are dedicated to the experimental study of Roman gladiature. Drawing on wall paintings, mosaics, fan artefacts, written sources, and surviving pieces of original equipment, we work to reconstruct the fighting techniques of Roman gladiators. If you’d like to experience what it was like to be a gladiator or gladiatrix, you’ve come to the right place. Unlike their ancient counterparts, however, our participants can be confident they will leave the arena unharmed, as safety is our highest priority. You don’t need to be a top athlete to join us; a reasonable level of fitness is perfectly sufficient. We provide all the equipment needed for your first training sessions, including spare helmets. We meet every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., either at MuK Gießen or at Philosophikum I near the bronze horse. Please contact us before your first visit so that we can bring additional equipment, inform you of the training location for that day, and ensure that our Lanista is prepared for new tirones (as prospective gladiators were known). The best way to get in touch is by email: |
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The Lanista
Mathias Kunzler is an archaeologist, fight director, and certified stage combat instructor. He has trained with instructors from the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat and the Society of American Fight Directors, has led Ludus Gorgonis since 2012, and has been teaching gladiatorial combat workshops in Germany and the United States since 2013.
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