Hello All! Training Questions...

[T.J. Young]

I just registered and will be spending a LOT of time searching through the site and resources you guys have posted. I'm curious on a few things.

Basically I have been into ancient warfare for a long time (Romans and Greeks)... but I've been more and more interested in medieval warfare as of late. I want to start training and need a good place that's not a sham.

1. Does anyone know of a reputable training location in Colorado?
2. Would the information be "underage friendly"?

I'm also wanting to teach my son (who is now 5) martial arts and history. I figured if I can find a place for me to train, I can either pass along the information (which I don't want to have to do... in case I get something wrong)... or find a place for both of us.

Any ideas? Can anyone recommend some books that'll help for an absolute beginner (maybe one that's associated with a recommended training place here in CO)? Any ideas for passing training to youngsters? What do you guys recommend for types of weapons (swords, spears, etc) for training with a younger boy? I've obviously seen the steel, stage steels, wooden, and the newer polymer variants. What do you guys think helps more?

[Stacy Clifford]

We do have one member I know in the Denver area (though he's in medical school and may be very busy) and another one moving up there sometime soon, both excellent guys you can learn from. Look up Sal Bertucci on here and see if you can contact him about meeting for a practice session to see what we're all about. I'll let Sal and others with young kids speak on the subject of training youngsters. There are lots of threads on this forum about books, equipment and beginning training, so I recommend spending some time with the search feature. Welcome to the forums!