Many thanks to Lady Jocelyn for writing this report, and also assisting me in getting de-dusted. It would appear that the Skeldergate rapier practice is back...
Fabris makes my back ache just thinking about his technique. Ouch! He was used a lot in the By the Book Tourney at Pennsic this year. Albrecht _____ From:...
GERMAN LONG SWORD CLASS FOR ARMORED & CUT +THRUST COMBATANTS @ A&S WHAT: A German Long Sword Class for both armoured & Cut +Thrust combatants. Techniques...
The Ealdormere Academy of Defence, Volunteers Sought to assist the Provost Prize @ Kingdome A&S Onto the populace do I, Jocelyn Cranewall, Preceptor of the...
You're trying to kill me, aren't you? :-) Albrecht _____ From: E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Yvonne Sent: October 3,...
I'm concerned about the scheduling of the day. Having all 4 combatants fight the timed trial and their 40 bouts will easily take 3 hours at least. As well if...
Hi all from the autocrat, 1) The EAOD has a dedicated list field for the day. There is no formal feast, so the only need to stop is during court. That leaves...
... I assume that the dedicated rapier list the long sword is being taughtin is the same list as the EAOD has? Please correct me if I wrong. If it is the...
Unto the rapier populace of Ealdomere do I, Jocelyn Cranewell, Preceptor of the Academy send greetings. In resposne to the conscerns respecting list size,...
Greetings! After the spectacular fencer turn-out last week (four and all in armour and fighting!) I would dearly love to continue the momentum.. The...
Your Excellency, Armor requirements are per the fields from which you decide to play. I am going to try to keep the registration tight so tht we do not get a...
Replied to off list. Albrecht _____ From: E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of thltoymaker Sent: October 6, 2009 8:37 AM To:...
Greetings fellow turkey consumers (and substitutes), Our indoor site this Monday is closed for thanksgiving... However, I tossed around the idea of an...
Alan & Jessica, If you are able to go to Skeldare gate practice Thursday evening, I'm willing to pick you up from the outdoor parking lot off St. George...
Hello Jocelyn, Again I am afraid I have to beg off this week. They have shortened the semester and so deadlines are getting closer together, but we still have...
Jocelyn, Thanks for the heads up. I will be at a meeting until who knows when, but will be coming by after. My willingness to play will stem directly from...
Greetings from Gerrard: Is anyone familiar with the following book? Is it worth purchasing ?? Thanks! The Art of Dueling Salvator Fabris' rapier fighting...
do not know the book off hand, but do know from experience, Fabris's opening stance, which sticke the way out in the back, is not easy to hold. However that...
Ah, Fabris I think Sir William Hope responded to accusations that his guards were difficult and tiring to hold by explaining "that is why you practice." As to...
Attendees: Jocelyn, THL Gareth, Jessica Observing:Rusulka Donut Status: Present ( thanks the the efforts of mythical fencers) Good mix of learning, teaching...
I... I ... have a style...??? When did that happen ... ???? Gerrard ;-) I have been called " One of a Kind". However it was usually followed by... Thank God...
Actually John has a good point.... a good starting point for those want to get into historical styles might be Guy Windsor's "The Duellist's Companion", it...
