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Peter Cheney · Joined: 11 Sep 2011 Posts: 5 Location: Nyack, New York

Hi, my name is Peter. I've recently become interested in fencing, not sure why, it just happened. I've dabbled in martial arts on and off for years, never stuck with any one thing for long.
The philosophy here is very appealing to me.
Now I'll just lurk for a while 'til I have something useful to say.
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Stacy Clifford · Joined: 14 May 2004 Posts: 1082 Location: Houston, TX

Don't be afraid to ask questions, this is an educational forum after all and we love introducing new people to our art. Welcome!
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Peter Cheney · Joined: 11 Sep 2011 Posts: 5 Location: Nyack, New York

OK. Are there any groups in the New York area that I might meet up with?
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Stacy Clifford · Joined: 14 May 2004 Posts: 1082 Location: Houston, TX

Not directly in New York at the moment, but we have two groups in New Jersey you can contact:

http://www.thearma.org/Practice/partners.htm
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Doug Marnick · Joined: 04 Apr 2004 Posts: 63 Location: Staten Island, NY

Peter,

I'm in Staten Island. I met with some of the guys in north New Jersey. Good first impressions all around. I would definitely recommend contacting Eric White since you're in Nyack. They would be about an hour away from you. Maybe I'll see you there one day. Good luck and be well.
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Peter Cheney · Joined: 11 Sep 2011 Posts: 5 Location: Nyack, New York

Thanks, E-mails sent.
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J. Scott Steflik · Joined: 31 Dec 2007 Posts: 34 Location: Central Connecticut

There are also the New York Historical Fencing Association and Staten Island German Martial Arts in NYC, both focusing on the German tradition. The first is an independent group headed by Mike Edelson and the second is a branch of Selohaar Fectchule (the school headed by Christian Tobler in CT). There's also Schola St George in Hamilton, NJ which focuses on the Italian material, in addition to the ARMA group in Northern Jersey.

You can find most of the contact info on this (very useful) Training Partner Map

Peter Cheney · Joined: 11 Sep 2011 Posts: 5 Location: Nyack, New York

Nice to meet you guys today.
If I can figure out a better way of getting there I'd like to show up regularly.
Thanks for having me.
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Josh Velson · Joined: 10 Jan 2012 Posts: 1 Location: White Plains, NY

Peter, if you're still interested in studying, I am also new to HEMA and live in White Plains, a short drive (and a toll bridge) away. If you're still interested in studying with someone else, please consider contacting me. I plan on being more involved with the NYHFA than with ARMA, but more practice always helps.