Another New Guy

[MatthewAdams]

Hey, I'm Matt Adams, a college student living in Temple, TX right now. I'm really excited I found this site, because medieval history has always fascinated me, and I've always wanted to learn how to do this stuff the real, historical way. I'd love to join, but do have a couple of questions before I send in my $30.

First, there's not anyone on the practice partners page within an hour's driving time of me, so simply getting to an instructor might be difficult. Are there people closer to me (Waco, Killeen, or perhaps Austin) who are not listed on that page who I could train with or learn from?

Second, I don't have any weapons of my own that I could practice with on my own. If I'm going to make a practice weapon, what's the best style for me to start off with?

Third, is it a problem if I've never had any training in any sport fencing or SCA stuff? I have some friends in the SCA, but the whole set-up just seemed hokey to me, with the fake kingdoms and whatnot. Unfortunately, that also means I have absolutely no fighting training other than a few years of taekwondo when I was little.

[kyle cook]

Nice to hear from you Matthew. My name is Kyle Cook, i'm the Study Group Leader of the ARMA North Siders in Houston. I'm in Austin 2 Sundays a month and training with a member there. You are welcome to join us, we meet from noon till 3 to 4. E-mail me and i can give you some more info.
As for a Waster, i Recomend New Stirling Arms. Here is the link to the web site http://www.newstirlingarms.com/about.html .

Kyle Cook
ARMA North Siders

[Shane Smith]

Kyle is a tremendous Swordsman. I'd get by to see him in your shoes for sure.

[John_Clements]

Hi,

Actualy, thee less garbage you have been exposed to the better off you will be, you'll have less to unlearn and pick the real teachings up all the faster!

JC

[Randall Pleasant]

Matt

I usually visit in-laws in Waco a couple of times a year. My wife grew up in Temple. A month or so into the next year I should be able to drive down to practice with you. I'm sure that I can get at least one other members of the ARMA DFW study group to ride down with me. I will be sending your a private message with my contact info.