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Post by overhere on Jan 19, 2011 13:26:36 GMT -6
Are there any practitioners of historical fencing near Rockport (about 30 miles north of Corpus Christi, on the coast)?
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Post by schlager7 on Jan 19, 2011 23:02:10 GMT -6
Mostly I'm just aware of SCA groups in Corpus Christi and Victoria. I know several make a trek to Ingleside in December for the Renaissance Faire there.
Let me see if I can find someone to respond.
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Post by Dakao Do on Jan 20, 2011 9:58:38 GMT -6
Are there any practitioners of historical fencing near Rockport (about 30 miles north of Corpus Christi, on the coast)? Hi, overhere. Not that I'm aware of. There is a Viking reenactment group, based somewhere between Houston and Corpus, and I hear some of their guys at least know the language of HEMA (historical European martial arts). They'll be more focused on single arming sword and sword and shield, though. The SCA has a number of HEMA-interested folks everywhere, most of whom are in it for Italian rapier and sidesword (aka cut and thrust). However quality and knowledge are hit and miss. Culturally, we SCA people tend to talk A LOT. Find a practice, hear them out, but don't be shy about asking for what you want after a few practices. If they're not measuring up, move on. Many SCA practices are more social clubs than focused training sessions. (nothing bad, if that's what you want) HEMA is bigger than one person can track now, which is good! In the absence of a local instructor with whom you work well, your likely best bet is to attend one or two workshops, pick up some basics of movement and fencing, then work from some of the translated fencing manuals and videos. Wash, rinse, repeat. Luckily for you, the biggest opportunity to meet and train with over a dozen European instructors is around the corner on March 25-27 in Houston: www.fechtschuleamerica.com/Otherwise, try these forums to find partners: www.wmacoalition.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=1www.swordforum.com/forums/On the first forum, we try to encourage people to train, record video, and post for discussion. Remote learning is not easy, especially solo. It can get lonely, and many things are not easy to train solo. But having done it for years when I started, I can tell you it's entirely possible. Finding friends and partners to train with takes a long time. Assume 1 in 10 you invite will check it out. Assume 1 in 10 of *those* people will actually stick for a few months. Find me and our school on Facebook: Dakao Do Sword to Sword Feel free to keep in touch and we'll get you hooked up! Cheers, Dakao
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Post by overhere on May 6, 2011 7:52:01 GMT -6
Thanks for the information, I'll check it out. Regarding SCA, I know they have some serious practitioners. Unfortunately, my fiancee has an extremely (I daresay supremely) dim view of "adults who play dress-up", and I just want to resume active study of swordsmanship, without added baggage, so that avenue is probably not viable. I will try the other options, first.
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