Chicago Swordplay Guild
Chicago Swordplay Guild (@chicagoswordplay), a Chicago, United States historical European martial arts school with about 2,050 subscribers and a median of 141 views per video, posts swordplay prize matches, drills and short clips at roughly 50 uploads a year. Sponsored integration rate: $150 to $250 per video.
Historical swordplay channel reaching a dedicated Chicago-area martial arts audience
- Median of 141 views per video with a mean of 673 indicates a small but steady audience
- Around 50 uploads in the last 365 days, with prize match series running through spring 2026
- Zero sponsorships in the last 50 videos, so the channel is untouched by brand deals
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- prize match recordings, short technique clips, instructional demonstrations
- Tone
- technical, earnest
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- under 60 seconds for shorts, 1 to 2 minutes for prize matches
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Sword combat footage with simulated blows, such as 'Matrix dodge' and 'Two sword vs two handed sword', is stylized martial arts rather than graphic violence.
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Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 2k | 141 | 0 |
Benchmark score: 9 / 100
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Recent videos
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The Chicago Swordplay Guild (CSG) is an educational organization that provides organized instruction in the serious study and practice of historical European swordplay and close quarter combat of the 14th – 17th centuries. Founded in 1999, the Guild is a modern school of swordsmanship and martial arts that seeks to be consistent with the methodology of the ancient European fencing schools by combining scholarship and research into the teachings of the historical Masters at Arms with the practical knowledge gained through solo drills, partnered exercises, test-cutting with sharp weapons, fenci
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About Chicago Swordplay Guild
Chicago Swordplay Guild is a historical European martial arts channel run by a school in Chicago that teaches swordplay from the 14th to 17th centuries. The channel posts prize match recordings, technique drills and short clips, with about 50 uploads over the past year. Per the studio's website, the guild is affiliated with Forteza Fitness, Physical Culture and Martial Arts, a studio in Chicago that also offers archery and Victorian-era Bartitsu classes.
The channel's audience is estimated to be mostly English-speaking martial arts enthusiasts in the United States, skewing male and aged 25 to 44. Viewer counts are small, so the reach is best suited to local or niche interest. Estimates are based on the content type and are not platform-verified.
Brands in sports equipment or local fitness may find this channel useful for targeted, niche reach. At a rate of $150 to $250 per video, the cost is well above typical paid CPM of $10 to $30, since sponsored integration here is priced at $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, which is far lower than the floor. Brands should consider it for a specific audience rather than broad awareness.
Written from Chicago Swordplay Guild's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Chicago Swordplay Guild can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Chicago
How much does Chicago Swordplay Guild charge for a sponsored video?
Chicago Swordplay Guild's sponsored integration rate is estimated at $150 to $250 per video, based on a median of 141 views and the Starbooked minimum. Compared with paid ads at $10 to $30 CPM, the cost reflects the channel's small audience. Final rates should be confirmed with the creator directly.
What does Chicago Swordplay Guild post about on YouTube?
Chicago Swordplay Guild posts historical European swordplay content, including prize match recordings in longsword, rapier and sidesword, short technique clips and occasional instructional demonstrations. Most videos are short, many under 60 seconds, and recorded at a low production level.
How do I contact Chicago Swordplay Guild for a brand deal?
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