To speed up the learning curve, we each took one of the styles to workshop exclusively. Blackout ( in grey) as well as two other members are working on the Two...
... would be a great sport to have here in the US. whether it's a martial sport or not, there are hurling clubs in the US. there's a listing of US and Canadian...
It is appearing that there arent as many people interested in full contact fighting as we would hope. Please put your name down in the data base if you would...
... From: John Sullivan [mailto: suullly@...] It is appearing that there arent as many people interested in full contact fighting as <BR> we would hope....
I can remember not so long ago, Pfrenger saying that the majority of people on this site are interested in the history only and that only one percent of the ...
I would like to add that I still would like to try this even if there are only a few of us. As Dirk pointed out " the smaller, the easier" I also feel...
Gents, I understand the desire to have something all of your own, but again I would urge you to at least consider attaching the first "Faction Fight" event to ...
I have seen pics and vids, John, but what are your rules and describe the armour/protective equipment you use, would you? Dirk "Walk softly...." Well, you know...
Tony; Do you have any suggestions as to which event would be suitable. ... Gents, I understand the desire to have something all of your own, but again I would ...
Tony, I hear you. Lord knows you have an order of magnitude more experience than I at this. I am not opposed to "attaching" our event to another one. I just...
We have a few different games we play, all of which would work at a tournament. This allows people to compete in two or even three events. One style is to have...
John, As far as the gear goes, we have found that the secret<BR> to safety is in the sticks composition and design. Our<BR> sticks are designed to weigh the...
I would agree with ya John. Unfortuantely I haven't found some intrest here in OK, just with my bleeping (self funded) research project haven't had the time of...
for myself, i am uncertain that i have the skill to keep from embarrassing myself. i don't have a regular practice partner, and am particularly interested only...
Don't worry 'bout THAT, seriously, I just got "released from care" yesterday from my accident in june. Loss of L elbow extension/flexion is PERMANENT as is...
John, within the US, both ISMAC - http://artofcombat.org/public/thespis/convention/AOCFlyer.htm and WMAW - http://www.wmaw2005.com/2005/ - are well established...
I'm Hearing "RUMORS" that WMAW MAY be held down in my neck of the woods next year...... Marc Adkins ... From: "Rabid Weasel Lawson" <lawson@...> To:...
I can see why you suggested these , But i feel that fighting with a stick is fundamentaly different from sword fighting. This is a good topic for discussion on...
Hi John, ... Both of the workshops I suggested have run stickfighting classes (as well as various forms of traditional European unarmed combat, dagger...
If it makes you feel any better, you're probably in a lot better shape than I am. Not only am I trying to teach myself, but I don't have a practice partner...
... Tony's right. ISMAC has had bata classes since it started I think. Ken is a fixture at ISMAC. Last year they had an Andelusian Cane class and had...
It is looking more and more that Dog brothers and Single stick are the only two options. That is so depressing. I see single stick as sword fighting as well,...
Gentlefolk, I think adding a all style stick tourney to an existing event would be a good idea *at this time*. What I mean is add it to one of the mentioned...
No, John, wait a minute! Just because it they don't have it NOW does not mean we can't START it. Why are you giving up so easy?! I say lets go for it...If they...
Last I heard, you don’t have to be a member or pay any fees to fight at a gathering as long as you pre-register. Jason As far as DB goes I dont want to pay...
Hi John, ... I'm sorry, I wasn't clear; I offered the example of the tournaments at WMAW and ISMAC to indicate that the organisers are amenable to other forms...
Dont worry about me Dirk, I never lose heart. As I said a few days ago even if there is only a few people, it will be worth it. Unfortunately I dont believe I...
For the past two years the HEMAC event in Dijon has had two open style competitions; one for single handers and one for two handers. These are geared more to...
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