REMINDER!

The 2006 Western Martial Arts Workshop is being held in conjunction
with the 2006 Schola Saint George International Swordsmanship
Symposium in the Dallas, TX area, October 13-15 2006.

This year we have many "old hands" and some exciting new faces who
will be offering classes on everything from medieval through modern
swordsmanship, including extensive course offerings on RA MS I.33,
Fiore dei Liberi, the Liechtenauer school of German swordsmanship,
Italian & Spanish rapier, Jogo do Pau and other cool forms. There
are classes on the German Scythe, on the saber, on pedagogy and on
transitioning from drill to sparring. There are cutting workshops
and the usual after hours fun that sets these events apart from your
usual symposia. Presently we have thirty instructors from around the
world and more than a hundred preregistrations.

As in previous years, we will be holding a formal dinner on Saturday
night, and there will be tournaments on Friday (baton and rapier),
and on Sunday morning (a medieval pas d'armes). We will have
demonstration opportunities available for instructors and schools,
and time to talk to the general public about the different things
done in the classical fencing / Western martial arts communities.
Come join the fun!

The event is being co-sponsored by the City of Lewisville, so we
have the run of an absolutely outstanding facility and support from
the local hotels. The city is also sending two video teams and
bringing in the local media. This year the Marriott has offered a
superb rate ($39 per person, double occupancy!), and there is an
even lower rate available with our block at the SUPER 8. Shuttles
are available from the hotels to the site for a nominal charge. DFW
is the main hub for American airlines, so getting in and out of the
area is very easy--the site is just 12 miles from the airport via a
usually clear expressway.

Hotel rooms, dinner and class spaces are rapidly filling up.
Registration for the event is a steal at $155, but is even cheaper
with the "early bird" discount available through Sept. 6th its only
$135! Registration for the day is available at the door for $65 per
day or $175 for all three days. Visitor passes are available for $6.

Find details at http://www.wmaw.us, and sign up today to reserve
your place!

Brian R. Price, Principale
www.scholasaintgeorge.org