I spent most of the day at the December Workshop. Duke Hauoc was the teacher. Sir Mari Alexander came up with him.
It was a nice day. I got in a few fights to include a series with Crown Prince Owain, who I hadn't fought with in years.

Arthur Buchanan and I were the only ones at the Aquaterra Sunday practice this week. We had a good training session, continuing with our work on fighting left handed. We worked on defense and blow mechanics.

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Finally got to another Sunday Practice in Aquaterra. It felt good to be in armor again. Most of the time was spent working with Arthur Buchanan, who is learning to fight left handed. It was me and three members of Clan Carn at the practice.

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Finally got to a fighting practice. There were four of us at the Aquaterra practice. I started off with a little training (someone who had taken my classes at Sport of Kings had some questions). Then we did a round robin / hold the field.

The event was great as usual. I thought Sword and Shield Defense on Friday. It is a four hour class. On Saturday I helped Duke Paul with one of his classes and taught a Movement, Balance and Focus class. They seemed to go well, but I ran out of time in both classes. There was more information to convey ( Read more... )

Congratulations to Heilyn, who is now on vigil for knighthood!

And, Congratulations to Angharad, who was admitted to the Order of the Pelican!

When to the Aquaterra Sunday Practice today. There was a good turnout and I enjoyed the fighting. Gil (Mike Berry) was in town and came out with me to watch. Although the turnout was good, all my fighting was with Natasha. They were all good fights. She is always a pleasure to work with. I adjusted a couple things. I was throwing my wraps a little ( Read more... )

I went to the Madrone Wednesday practice tonight, but was the only one that showed up. Everyone else heading off to the war, I expect. I showed up early and didn't wait past 7:30. I took the time to fix one of my swords, clean up some armor, and do some sword drills and movements.