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Sean Barrows
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ARMA San Francisco?

Postby Sean Barrows » Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:16 pm

Almost six months ago I made this inquiry. Is there really no one else around here interested in WMA? I have plenty of equipment,I just need a few like minded souls to take up the endeavor.I have one practice partner already we only need one more to start a study group.

Sean Barrows
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Keith Culbertson
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Postby Keith Culbertson » Fri Jun 05, 2009 11:51 am

if no one responds or you cannot find anyone close by with the finder tool somewhere here on the site, then if you are willing to work at it, try to found a club at a college or university, or perhaps a city recreation center; eventually people with similar interest will find you waving a sword about.
meanwhile, do not give up hope to get to an ARMA event so you will have a better grasp on things we do, all the time going through various training tips posted on the site and found in many many threads here.
I do truly wish you the best hunting and endurance to persevere in your effort to grow in the Art,
Keith, SA

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Re: ARMA San Francisco?

Postby Jaron Bernstein » Fri Jun 05, 2009 1:13 pm

Sean Barrows wrote:Almost six months ago I made this inquiry. Is there really no one else around here interested in WMA? I have plenty of equipment,I just need a few like minded souls to take up the endeavor.I have one practice partner already we only need one more to start a study group.

Sean Barrows
hopeful ARMA member


I suggest finding the nearest study group and make arrangements to visit them.

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Postby Anthony Pendleton » Wed Jun 17, 2009 11:38 am

Sean,

We've got a group here in Sacramento, you're more than welcome to come join us when you have time to make the 2 hour drive. I'll shoot you a PM.

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ARMA Sacramento

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Postby Norm Rayos » Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:22 am

Anthony Pendleton wrote:Sean,

We've got a group here in Sacramento, you're more than welcome to come join us when you have time to make the 2 hour drive. I'll shoot you a PM.

Anthony Pendleton
ARMA Sacramento


Hi There,
do you guys have a regular training schedule?

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Postby Anthony Pendleton » Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:19 am

Norm,

We hold public sessions every Saturday at Tahoe Tallac Field from 10am-1pm, and private sessions throughout the week at my house. If you're interested and nearby the Sacramento area, send me a PM and we'll have you come join us for a day.

Thanks,
Anthony

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Re: ARMA San Francisco?

Postby Kevin Hemmingsen » Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:55 pm

Hey Sean,

I live on the border of Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill. I just became a member yesterday (still waiting on next step after payment). I was hoping to start a study group out this way at some point. Until then I will be making trips to Sac when I can. We could definitely get together and train if you decide to become a member, I'm sure I'm not more than 15 minutes from you.

Cheers,

Kevin

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Re: ARMA San Francisco?

Postby Gene Tausk » Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:48 pm

Kevin Hemmingsen wrote:Hey Sean,

I live on the border of Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill. I just became a member yesterday (still waiting on next step after payment). I was hoping to start a study group out this way at some point. Until then I will be making trips to Sac when I can. We could definitely get together and train if you decide to become a member, I'm sure I'm not more than 15 minutes from you.

Cheers,

Kevin


Kevin:

You live in my sister's neighborhood. I will be traveling there over Thanksgiving. PM me to let me know if you want to get together.
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Postby Kevin Hemmingsen » Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:07 pm

PM sent

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Postby Emma Coats » Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:14 pm

I used to fence and have been eyeing Arma for a while. I'm in the bay area - if you guys are getting a study group together, I'd love to be in.

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Re: ARMA San Francisco?

Postby Sean Barrows » Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:00 pm

Kevin Hemmingsen wrote:Hey Sean,

I live on the border of Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill. I just became a member yesterday (still waiting on next step after payment). I was hoping to start a study group out this way at some point. Until then I will be making trips to Sac when I can. We could definitely get together and train if you decide to become a member, I'm sure I'm not more than 15 minutes from you.

Cheers,

Kevin


Hello Kevin,I haven"t been on this forum for quite some time,so I apologize for my late reply. I have some time this weekend hope to hear fromyou.seanpopliteal@aol.com.

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Postby Cedric Chiu » Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:20 am

Hello Everyone, i am about to get my first practice sword (Hanwei Tinker Blunt Longsword), i have a fencing mask, fencing jacket, biker elbow and knee/shim guards, but i have absolutely ZERO prior sword knowledge or experience (i only fenced for a few months..) and don't know where to start..... I live in San Jose, hope there can be an Bay Area club.

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Postby Sean Barrows » Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:10 pm

Cedric Chiu wrote:Hello Everyone, i am about to get my first practice sword (Hanwei Tinker Blunt Longsword), i have a fencing mask, fencing jacket, biker elbow and knee/shim guards, but i have absolutely ZERO prior sword knowledge or experience (i only fenced for a few months..) and don't know where to start..... I live in San Jose, hope there can be an Bay Area club.


We are meeting at laskey park in concord today at 2;00pm , come on out if you can.I also attend davenriche acadamy in santa clara,they are a little pricey but a good group of guys.Kevin is the group leader out here in walnut creek.I havent met him personally,I will do that today,but I get the impresion he would be happy to have another member. My e-mail is on a previous post ,feel free to contact me.

Sean.

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Postby CalebChow » Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:29 pm

Cedric Chiu wrote:Hello Everyone, i am about to get my first practice sword (Hanwei Tinker Blunt Longsword), i have a fencing mask, fencing jacket, biker elbow and knee/shim guards, but i have absolutely ZERO prior sword knowledge or experience (i only fenced for a few months..) and don't know where to start..... I live in San Jose, hope there can be an Bay Area club.


Isn't that sword over $300? I wouldn't invest in a Hanwei with that kind of money; if I were you I'd save up another $100 or so and get an Albion instead.
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Postby Sean Barrows » Sat Nov 14, 2009 2:19 pm

CalebChow wrote:
Cedric Chiu wrote:Hello Everyone, i am about to get my first practice sword (Hanwei Tinker Blunt Longsword), i have a fencing mask, fencing jacket, biker elbow and knee/shim guards, but i have absolutely ZERO prior sword knowledge or experience (i only fenced for a few months..) and don't know where to start..... I live in San Jose, hope there can be an Bay Area club.


Isn't that sword over $300? I wouldn't invest in a Hanwei with that kind of money; if I were you I'd save up another $100 or so and get an Albion instead.


The albion is 490,the tinker is 265 on kult of athena,I think it's a great mid priced sword.


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