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Once again, its been months since I posted last, but seeing as I am a college student, I'm having difficulty finding ways to train aside from general conditioning and working out. Part of the problem is that it's mid January. So I'm wondering what others do or have done in this situation. Thanks!

Once again, I wasn't able to go. Next one for sure!

I'm starting to get sick of all these great articles. What am I supposed to complain about?

In a different internet forum on a totally different subject, someone mentioned that they had done training in armor. I PM'd them to ask the organization that this person trained with. he said the SCA. That was pretty much the end of the conversation. Also, its been maybe a year and a half since I l...

Boy, it's been a long time since I've been around the forums, but anyway, living in the northern parts has definitely had its effect on my training. But training in snow has a lot of value considering that combat was frequently done in the wintertime. Not as often as in the summer, but I still find ...

I had to pick sword and shield because thats what I train with most often. I still dont have a longsword waster.

People usually say hickory is the best, but its not always easy to find. I made one out of oak, and thats pretty good. Its really rigid though, and maple would probably be better.

Thats too bad! I never had the chance to ordeer one.

Keep in mind that there are no medeival techniques for 2 swords. this didn't come about untill the rennaisance. I'm guessing that this happened because of swords becoming slightly smaller and lighter.

I don't think its really all that possible to be a practitioner without being a scholar as well. I think its a little eisier vice versa though. Although I have to say my practitioning has been lacking lately.

Awesome! I should get one.

I've noticed that it helps me to not worry so much about being hit in the hands. It makes you focus on other aspects, such as correct techniques so it wont happen anyway.

http://www.thearma.org/Practice/construct8.htm

Try this.

I wouldnt say exactly the same, because bills and related polarms have other little pointy killing bits, but yes they are very similar.

If it wasnt for the season I would be incredibly jealous.


You know what? I am jealous.