[Moo] Fencing Classes

Tue Aug 30 16:00:35 PDT 2005

I like this idea. Not sure if I can fit it into everything else, but I like 
it. The idea of a structured class really appeals to me, with ideas of 
stretching, basic excercises and drills, and then a lesson of some kind... 
is that the idea? Might not be a bad idea to advertise such a thing outside 
of just the SCA if we did it.
 -Joshua B.

 On 8/30/05, Joseph Hines <jhines0042 at gmail.com> wrote: 
> 
> Baron Colum spoke to me at the war about the lack of fencing in Stierbach.
> 
> I've been thinking about this since then and I have an idea. Ponte Alto 
> has a really rocking Fencing practice going and many local people go there 
> to practice. I don't want to detract from that at all. So I want to set up 
> something different in Stierbach. Something that will stand on its own but 
> that may also complement the Ponte Alto approach to things.
> 
> I would like to get a solid group of people who are interested in learning 
> fencing. They can be experienced fencers or total newbies. I would then like 
> to set up regular classes. Each class would have someone teaching something 
> at the beginning followed by practice of what is taught and then open 
> fencing. This is the same format that the Virginia Academy of Fencing uses 
> for its olympic fencing classes. I have gotten a mentor to help me become a 
> marshal. Baroness Belphobe of Ponte Alto has agreed to mentor me as a 
> Marshal. So once I get her signature I will be a MIT. Are there an marshalls 
> in hiding in Stierbach?
> 
> Now then, I plan to have more than just fencing be taught. Once in a while 
> I would like to bring in teachers for dancing, courtly manners, history 
> etc... to break up the routine. Dancing will give the fencer a sense of 
> balance, timing etc... Courtly manners are important to all. Additionally it 
> helps to have a sense for the period that fencing was most popular in so 
> history is key. Classes on how to make fencing armor would be cool too. 
> 
> I don't plan to be the teacher of all of these classes. In fact I hope to 
> learn quite a bit from this whole endeavor.
> 
> So the big question is this: Who wants to learn fencing? More than just a 
> study in how to use the weapons and practice.... who wants to become a well 
> rounded fencer? Who wants to help me teach? 
> 
> Please send me a private e-mail at jhines0042 (at) gmail (dot) com with 
> the Subject of "Fencing Classes" if you think that this sounds fun. Please 
> describe your level of experience as a fencer. All are welcome regardless of 
> level. We'll need to get a site and figure out when would be best. For the 
> first few meetings we don't need a lot of space but once we get going we'll 
> need room to practice in.
> 
> If we get a core of 5 to 10 interested people I think we can have a really 
> good time. I am open to more ideas as well.
> 
> Valentine Graye
> (MKA Joe Hines) 
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