What is your biggest fencing pet peeve – with other people, and with yourself? What do you think is the best solution for these peeves? It’s easy to think of things that other folks do that cheese you off, but do you have any personally-directed peeves, habits you just can’t break yourself of?
Archive for April 2009
Newbie Question of the Week 4 comments
Self-analysis 1 comment
No real WWW this week. I’ve got one on my jump drive, but as I see the end of my list of ideas approach, I think weeks where I post three times I may hold off on the WWW. Nonetheless, I’ve been having a thought, and figured I’d share… Dante’s teaching a Self Analysis class […]
Coronation of Logan and Esa Leave a comment
So, two weekends ago was the coronation of the new king and queen of Atlantia. You who go to authorize in the next six months, the answer you’re looking for is “Esa”. It started with Geoffrey ap Clwydd’s white scarf prize (2 hours of holding the field) and then the provosts holding the field. That was all […]
Wistric’s Musings – What’s it take to be a free scholar? 2 comments
It’s a question that comes up often enough. I figured I’d provide my thoughts. They’re just that, thoughts. Since I have no say in making Free Scholars, all I can do is say what I would suggest to anybody who asked. Here goes: So what’s it take? The quick answer: Three provosts who like you […]
Tournoi de Grande Amitie: “Diplomacy” with Swords 1 comment
At the start of yesterday, I wasn’t sure I was going to the event. I had a horrible, evil headache. I have a headache every Saturday (really), but this was the worst-of-the-month variety. Jenny says they’re migraines, I don’t know. But I figured if I got some coffee and some aspirin in me it’d turn […]
Wistric’s Weekly Warfare 16: Why I Hate Line Fighting Leave a comment
I hate line fighting. Hate it. Like a rash. In a tender place.
Newbie Question of the Week 2 comments
What garb do you wear while fencing? Why? How did you procure it? Yeah, this one is simple and practical.
Wistric’s Weekly Warfare 15: Courtesy 1 comment
One of the big things that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough at practice is the exercise of courtesy. While the armored fighter’s goal is chivalry, our goal as fencers is to embody courtesy in all our deeds.
Newbie Question of the Week 8 comments
How come rapier don’t get no respect? Let’s be honest: you don’t need to be an experienced SCAdian to realize that rapier fighters are definitely considered second-class compared to those who do armored combat. Why on earth is this? Rapier fighting is a demanding sport that utilizes a broad array of both physical and mental […]
Wistric’s Weekly Warfare 14: Drills Leave a comment
Drills for your melee practice Galen’s Line Drill: Split the practice in half, 2-3 on a side. When you get killed, take a large step back, take a deep breath, then step back in. That way, everyone gets time in a melee without lots of running or stopping ’cause you’re outnumbered 3 to 1. […]