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A good Medieval Wrestling DVD?

Burzurkir — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:53:47 GMT

Does anyone have any recommendations regarding a good DVD on the subject of historic medieval wrestling from period sources? If so, where online can I purchase it?

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Reclaiming the Blade

Tina — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:44:24 GMT

Many of you know about the upcoming release of the film Reclaiming the Blade at the Sundance Film Festival in January. This film documents the history of Western Martial Arts and its modern form as it exists today. We have been contacted by Galatia Films to sponsor the Fight Club Finder, a resource for WMA schools around the world.
http://www.reclaimingtheblade.com:80/main/?page_id=47
This is a great opportunity for schools to get continual exposure from the release of this movie, its subsequent theatrical debut, DVD release and finally television release. I hope you will register your school and join us in the excitement we feel about WMA getting the mainstream exposure we see this film bringing to it.
Tina Bailey
www.newstirlingarms.com

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WMA Insurance

Sean — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:28:22 GMT

Hello all,
I was wondering if anyone out there could give me any information on insurance that their WMA school or club has in place, if any. There are several insurance companies out there that cater to the eastern end of things, but I’m curious as to what kind of coverage any of you have found for the western end of things. Thanks so much.

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Attention All Renaissance Enthusiast

Quixote — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:43:06 GMT

St. Brides-- Army of Dalkieth Invites all those interested in the real living history of the Renaissance time period to attend the premier Northern California Event.......

Action in the Low Countries------ The School of the Renaissance Soldier. April 4-6th
At Gibson Ranch State Park in Sacramento CA

This event last year had a battle contingent of 141 persons.....

We are expecting this number to double this year.......

At What event can you experience a Renaissance style Battle with over 200 soldier wielding pike----- holding off 30 cavalry--- Black powder matchlocks blazing and Cannons booming?

This event is becoming the ultimate destination as Re-enactment Soldiers from all over the Nation are coming to attend and participate in this annual spectacular event.......

Persons who consider themselves Military oriented should heavily consider attending this Workshop in order to knock the dust off their boots and prepare for the up coming season....

With a literal City of period pavilions and tents, sutlers, cooks, vendors, musicians--- This event is quickly becoming the best opportunity for the Renaissance Faire Society (in general) to participate in a great educational and yet highly entertaining event.

Please contact me with any Questions @ Halcyoninc@aol.com for more information............. or go to you can find the website here www.renaissancesoldier.com

Looking forward to seeing you there!!!!!!!

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Sword fighting ice-skaters

dwellinpossibility — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:00:56 GMT

I'm so glad to have found this tribe! I just took up running long ago and when I feel like I want to drop dead in the final minutes I put on the Superman theme on my walkman and I imagine myself sword fighting on ice-skates in a huge rink and it really pulls me through to the end. Now I realize I am ready to really pick up a sword and give it a try. I did take a very intro presentation to fencing last year but the swords were made out of that nerf ball material. You can't chop off a head with one of those. I need the real thing!

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Introduction

Sean — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:26:36 GMT

Hello all,
Just a quick introduction. My name is Sean. I've been involved in western matial arts and recreation groups for about 17 years now here in Arizona. My primary interests are rapier & longsword work, both Italian & German. Currently, my study group and I are looking at joining or affiliating w/ a lager group such as ARMA or AEMMA. In reading the various tribe.net group postings, I find many inividuals like myself here. Thank you Jim (Koch), for introducing me to this group. I hope to network, learn and share with you all. Thanks.

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what's the point of fencing

brookswift — Wed, 14 Jan 2004 03:10:36 GMT

is anyone else tired of how silly fencing is and has become? i did some electric fencing with the cal fencing team for a bit and it just seems so silly now. i mean, the rules make no sense in terms of swordsmanship. why can't you show your back to someone? or then there's right of way...and then there's the strip instead of a circle or something like that. i mean, if you flush right, you can pretty much be guaranteed to win a point from the start. i dunno, i didn't like fencing much. i'd much rather do rapier fighting, which is what fencing came from in the first place.

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4W 2008, the Western Washington WMA Workshop...

lorkpoin — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:40:03 GMT

...has opened registration at http://4wseattle.com

At 4W, Academia della Spada brings some of the finest HEMA instructors to Seattle on Feb 15-17th, 2008, for three days of intensive instruction. We would like to invite all scholars of the sword to join us at 4W for a weekend of education and camaraderie.

Main Tracks:

* "Northern Italian Duelling Sabre" with Maestro Ramón Martínez
* "Application of Principles in Master Liechtenauer's Art" with Christian Tobler
* "The Backsword System of George Silver" with Nathan Barnett
* "French Smallsword" with Maestro Jeannette Acosta-Martínez
* "Bolognese Swordsmanship with Steven Reich
* "Sword and Dagger" with Cecil Longino, Maestro Ramón Martínez, and Maestro Jeannette Acosta-Martínez
* "Principles of Baroque Sword" with Tom Leoni
* "The Fundamental and Universal Principles of Fiore's Martial Arts System" with Robert Charron
* "The German Dusack/Messer" with Jared Kirby
* "I.33 Sword & Buckler - Tactics, Strategy, and Technique" with Maestro Sean Hayes

Electives:

* "Offensive Positioning in Spanish Duelling Knife" with Antone Blair
* "Medieval Mounted Combat Presentation" with Kristina Charron
* "19th Century Dueling Sword & Dueling Codes" with Maestro Ramón Martínez
* "Seventeenth Century Civilian Combatives" with Tim Ruzicki
* "Renaissance Historiography" with Professor Ivan Peterson
* "Motions of the Renaissance Pike Square" with William Elder

See http://4wseattle.com for more details.

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The Truck is Dead! Help Needed!

Freescholar — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:42:00 GMT

Yep! According to my insurance claims adjuster, the cost of fixing the truck far exceeds the trucks value. So as far as they're concerned, it's a total loss. I either have to eat it on what they offer me which is a pitance or I can keep the truck and they'll settle for what it would cost for junk salvage. Neither options are any better. I'm hoping to get another used vehicle, but with me current job and the amount of driving I do and the salary I make plus really lousy credit scores, there's no way in hell I could afford even a half decent vehicle.
I did find cars on Craigslist and myspace classified which I will check out, but will have to fork out at least 5K which I don't have, so I'm seeking donations of $1-2 to help towards picking up another P.O.S. so I can get to work and not loose my job, which I love very much. Donations can be made to my paypal account at siredmund.carey@gmail.com through PAYPAL. Any help will be deeply appreciated and you'll have my gratitude for life.

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URGENT - Sword Class Info - CHANGES

Freescholar — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:47:32 GMT

Sorry about this being such short notice, but due to unforeseen circumstances we need to change the VENUE/LOCATION of classes to PRADO REGIONAL PARK. The park is located off Hwy 71 on Euclid. It's on Highway 83, south of Highway 60 and north of Highway 91 in Chino.

We'll meet outside before we enter, this way not everyone have to drive in ($7 parking)unless u want to.
The time will remain unchanged at 10AM-2PM bring plenty of liquid for hydration.

Prado Regional Park
16700 Euclid Avenue, Chino CA 91708
(909) 597-4260

Prado is the park where the Marching Thru History events, civil war events and Great Western War events are held each year. If you have question call me at 949-2121272

Thank you for your attention.

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Swordplay classes in Brea, CA.

Freescholar — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:44:12 GMT

Here are the finer details on classes coming July. Please download and fill out the required paperwork (http://wma_academie.bravehost.com/application.pdf) and return it to us via e-mail at admin@bankesideacademie.org or bring it with you to class.
Our first meeting will be held at Craig Park in Brea between Imperial Hwy and 57 Fwy at 10:00AM. on July 1st, Sunday. There will be a brief meet and greet for all of us and we'll give out further details on class structures. If you need a copy of the new 2007 Curriculum, please goto the website at bankesideacademie.org.
We will meet just inside the park to the left of the guard/main entrance. U may park inside or on the street just outside and walk in. Parking on the street costs nothing. Everyone will do a refresher regardless of rank status. From 12-2:00PM it will be a class geared towards scholars, but new apprentices are encouraged to stay. The class ends at 2:00PM and will probably all go to lunch across the street at Carl Jr. If anyone has questions please e-mail us at info@bankesideacademie.org please do not wait till the last hour.

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Swordfighting in Topeka

tapestry1138 — Sun, 05 Dec 2004 02:09:15 GMT

There will be a seminar in German medeival longsword techniques February 19-20, 2005 in Topeka, Kansas. This is not Olympic fencing--this is how people with longswords really fought in the 15th century. More information at:
http://www.westernmartialarts.net/

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New Classes in Historical Fencing

Freescholar — Sun, 27 May 2007 20:37:30 GMT

For all true lovers and practitioners of medieval armed combat and historical fencing, new classes will begin in July 2007. We're located in Orange County, CA
and classes go from 10AM - 2 PM on the weekends. For details, please send me a message with updated information and location.

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Vistar Armoury...

eric_c — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:52:52 GMT

...anyone have any recent dealings or contacts with this company??

I've been trying to get in touch with them for the past week now & haven't received any replies.

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The 8th AnnualInternational Swordfightingand Martial Arts Convention

Scoundrel — Fri, 18 May 2007 14:22:04 GMT

http://artofcombat.org/public/thespis/Convention/aocflyer.htm

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Wooden SA

Ramsey — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 18:04:41 GMT

I started an exclusive group called "Wooden Swordfighters Anonymous," around the Los Angeles area. We JUST started, and we're going to specialize in simply making cheap lumber wasters, make-shift armor, and pretty much just break these things against each other (or on ourselves, hence the armor). We haven't finished drafting our regulations or anything, bt we're not really a reenactment group like the SCA or anything, because whatever we do won't be truly for any historical purpose... but swordfighting is damned fun, and stress-relieving!

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Where to purchase swords...

howwoward — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:48:34 GMT

I've recently been in the market for some good swords and came across this website that was quite helpful. It's a free internet guide on what to look for in a combat sword, and where to purchase them.

http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/

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New pics, from The Pict !

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 16:35:56 GMT

recently uploaded some new pics, Got Leather?

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Introduction to Sword Fighting Seminar - November 2006

Damion — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 04:55:54 GMT

Introduction to SwordFighting

www.ModernKenjutsu.com www.PhillyKenjutsu.com

Saturday’s November 4th, 11th and 18th, 2006 from 12pm until 4pm

This series of seminars will introduce the student to sword fighting for
fun & combat. It will cover a mix of combative techniques and modern
swordplay for fun and defense with a sword.

Topics to include introduction to:
Stances (Classical and Modern)
Drawing the sword /Draw Cuts
Basic Strikes, Cuts and thrusts from Classical and Modern sword styles
Blocking and Parrying
Partner Contact drills (a fun yet safe speed)
Combat techniques
Sparring (optionally)

Each day will be a mixture of theory and practice.

No experienced required. Open to men and woman 17 and over.

Cost and Registration:
$25 for weapons - you receive and keep one oak and one bamboo sword
and ($50/70/75) for 1, 2 or 3 dates.

Class limited to 24 Students – Sign up early to avoid missing out.

Non-Refundable Pre-registration fee is $25 (approx cost of materials)
payable by check, money order or Paypal. Cash only at Door.

IF YOU NEED WEAPONS:
Please register ASAP So that I may have time to purchase them and have
them reliably for the first day of the seminar.

Location:
25th & Spruce, Schuylkill River Park, Right of Basketball Courts.
Training area is outside, Classes held rain or shine.
(Class may be moved close by or rescheduled in dangerous weather)

Seminar Taught by Damion Waltermeyer, Head Instructor for the
Philadelphia school of Modern Kenjutsu and Aikijujutsu

This seminar is a required attendance for “Advanced Sword Fighting”
next Seminar: December/January

Contact information:
Damion_is@yahoo.com

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video links

tashidorje — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 01:36:49 GMT

My teacher Scott Rodell Laoshi

www.grtc.org/video/index.html ..... {swordplay} form and a test cutting video

video.google.com/videoplay

video.google.com/videoplay this is some of our application video

about Scott Rodell Laoshi ....... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_M._Rodell

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link

tashidorje — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 07:08:08 GMT

My teacher Scott Rodell Laoshi

http://video.google.com.au/videosearch?q=scott+rodell

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getting fat.

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 20:02:39 GMT

So I live in SF and have been getting fat. I was wondering if anyone would like to fight with shinai? The people I usually spar with are now spread out across the country and I myself have less time than I did. I would like to get back into the swing of things and perhaps pick up some new techniques while I'm at it. I can get pretty much anywhere in SF.

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The Cimmerian Art of War!

Kortoso — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 23:55:58 GMT

It looks like everyone is boosting their swordplay schools here, I might as well jump in and join the fray.

I first lifted sword in 1975 - it was in a medieval reenactment group. Soon thereafter I read my first Conan story. I was hooked on both, and the two - the reality and the fantasy - became firmly entwined with each other.

Since then my quest has been: How can I be like Conan? The strength, obviously, but what about the panther-like stealth and agility? What of his style of swordsmanship? I went forth and studied whatever style of swordplay I could find, from fencing and SCA combat to iaido and kendo and escrima from the Philippines and the system of Italy's Fiore dei Liberi - and more.

Finally I think I've got the system down; it's not the static posing with a 8-lb crowbar that you have seen in the movies. Conan cut as fast as a cobra, striking off heads before his opponents even knew they were in a battle! Does anyone here have the will to become a barbarian warrior?

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Bankeside Schoole of Defense

frobisher — Tue, 30 May 2006 04:26:09 GMT

This is a letter of intent to once again take up arms in the practice, drill and study of the European renaissance style of sideswording and rapier. These classes are open to anyone with a desire to learn to use a sword properly and with skill.

The Bankeside Schoole of Defense is once again resuming classes for those interested in learning the serious art of European martial arts. Our current curriculum begin with the single rapier and sidesword. As one becomes more advanced, we work with the rapier's companion weapons and other weapons to include English Broadsword, Italian and German Longsword, the quarterstaff and 18th century smallsword.

We will begin classes on Saturday, June 24th 2006 in the city of Riverside, CA at 12 noon. We train every Saturday at this location.

If you are interested in learning to properly use that Rapier you own and carry or you just want to learn 16th century style of sidesword and rapier fighting, then I invite you to join with us in preparing and perfecting our personal skills and getting ready for next years events. All are welcome to participate.

The Bankeside Schoole of Defense has been in existence since 1998 and is dedicated to the serious art of European marital arts with an emphasis on historical and theatrical movements of the period.

Visit our website at www.bankeside.org

For information and directions, please contact info@bankeside.org

Please feel free to refer any questions to me.

Cheers!

Steven Leon
Provost Marshal of Bankeside
Instructor of Arms -- Bankeside Schoole of Defense
http://www.bankeside.org
instructor@bankeside.org

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Rapier Training in Sacramento

Peter — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 09:44:08 GMT

I would really love some info on anywhere close to scramento to learn rapier fighting or any other typye of sword techneque I would really appricaate it if anyone would be of use
Peter

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world techinque?

TKBrand — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 02:39:27 GMT

My priest claims to have been a sword fighting instuctor and wishes to teach me the world techique, I have never heard of it, he says it is hard to beat. Does any know anything about this?

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Puget Sound Warrior's Guild

Otter — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 08:02:59 GMT

Hail to all that feel the call of the Warrior! Please join our new Tribe, Yahoo group, and real-space circle. The Puget Sound Wariror’s Guild is open to all that wish to be part of a possitive force of Change.

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Hail Landsknecht!

Landsknecht — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 05:43:51 GMT

I am a Eberhauer Landsknecht from the Kingdom of Atenveldt. I am very new to Tribe, and since I have been here, I have found a great meny tribes to join. I am amused by some of them and amazed at others. The SCA has been called my home for about 9 years now. My first Estrella war was Estrella war 12. Every year it gets bigger and better, and every year we get stronger and more structured as a Hardsute Fighting Unit. My name is Lord Wilhelm Gebauer von Stadt Konigsberg. I thank you for letting me join your tribe, and I hope I can make some new friends here. I have found my home in the SCA Tribes. Until we cross paths at war, Blesseed be and Hail Landsknecht!

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St. George's Day Muster

tapestry1138 — Sun, 01 May 2005 00:34:24 GMT

Pictures from the St. George's Day Muster in Springfield, Missouri can be found here:
http://www.livejournal.com/community/swordpoint/1091.html#cutid1

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Seattle Warrior Work-out!

Otter — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 17:44:28 GMT

Hail all Warriors!

The frost is off the ground and the sap is rising in the trees, as is the blood in our veins. Its time to dust off the duct-taped foam and stretch our sword-wielding muscles for our weekly sparring sessions.

For those that are only hearing about this gathering for the first time, You are being invited into a three year old tradition of honor and friendly competition that meets at the feet of the Fremont Troll to play at the noble art of the sword. Whether you have formal training in any style, or none at all, you are welcome to come learn, train, play, and laugh with other Warriors form Seattle and around the Sound. We have had folks drive up all the way from Olympia every week. This is an extremely loose and informal group. There are no dues and no obligation to show, unless you have given your word that you will.

Traditionally, we have met at the Fremont Troll on Wednesday or Thursday around 8:00 pm, but this year, I'm doing a little market research to insure the greatest turn-out. Please respond to this message with the best day of the week and time for you to join us. In making your decision, please consider that we've been known to patron the Dubliner for a pint or two after the carnage. So, If you don't want to show up at your weekly dinner with Grandma stinkin' like a sweaty pub monkey, chose wisely.

We would prefer that everyone bring their own Boffer, but it is not at all unusual for us to share. If you would like to build your own, I have some plans that I found on the net and edited somewhat. Let me know and I'll message them to you. For now, dream of flashing duct-tape and the glory of battle.

Peace,
Otter.

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fencing

Mpatche — Wed, 14 Jan 2004 01:38:07 GMT

Do you teach fencing as well? I have been looking for a local venue for sabre fighting. I have fought with a foil but I have always liked how sabre fighting looked. I am also interested in rapier and dagger.

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