# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wandering Warriors Tournament & Benefit 2022 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Nov, 2022 at 03:30 pm – Sat, 19 Nov, 2022 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: A Thanksgiving tournament for charity featuring fighters from the Chicago Swordplay Guild, Japanese Cultural Center, & African Martial Arts!About this EventForteza Fitness, The Chicago Swordplay Guild and Japanese Culture Center present the Wandering Warriors Tournament & Benefit: a tournament featuring practitioners of traditional Italian, Japanese, and various African martial arts.The event is free and open to all! There is a spectator suggested donation to be paid at entry: $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under. Fights are decided by the spectators! A list of fighters from all organizations will be on display at the front desk and spectators can donate money to the event to see specific fighters face off!Before they could complete their training, warriors in both eastern and western martial traditions were compelled to travel away from their homes to seek tutelage under other masters, exposure to diverse traditions and cultures, and opportunities to do good works while on this journey. In honor of this shared tradition of the warrior’s pilgrimage, we present: Wandering Warriors Tournament and Benefit and hope you'll join us for a celebration of diversity, swordsmanship, and service to the greater community. This year, proceeds are going to Sarah's Circle, a non-profit organization in Chicago that provides a full continuum of services for women, including housing, life necessities, and supportive services, to help them permanently end their homelessness.Please be aware that Forteza Fitness has a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination and booster policy for all staff, fighters, and visitors. Proof of vaccination and booster required for entry. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/wandering-warriors-tournament-and-benefit-2022/10000445435257847 - **Event Categories**: kids, sports, nonprofit, tournaments, workshops, charities, art, thanksgiving - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Forteza Fitness, Physical Culture and Martial Arts - **lat**: 41.962743 - **long**: -87.67356099999999 - **full address**: Forteza Fitness, Physical Culture and Martial Arts, 4437 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Wandering Warriors Tournament & Benefit 2022 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/07e0189aab6ce4060748360b347a0eb05d3ace6507bc12885d520333ee14b558-rimg-w971-h588-gmir.jpg?v=1667081221 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Wandering Warriors Tournament & Benefit 2022 being held? - **A:** Wandering Warriors Tournament & Benefit 2022 takes place on Sat, 19 Nov, 2022 at 03:30 pm to Sat, 19 Nov, 2022 at 08:00 pm at Forteza Fitness, Physical Culture and Martial Arts, 4437 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Wandering Warriors Tournament & Benefit 2022? - **A:** Wandering Warriors Tournament & Benefit 2022 is organized by Forteza Fitness and Martial Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Wandering Warriors Tournament & Benefit 2022 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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