Two Saturdays back some 25-30 fencers gathered, of their own volition, in 40 degree weather with a 15 degree wind chill, to push each other to their top game. It was a great time.
The practice served a nominal and a secondary purpose: First, to train our fighters for champions fight settings with high pressure, high intensity, zero margin of error fights. Second, to offer more advanced training to our up-and-coming fighters.
It was an open practice: If you wanted to be there, you should be there, so the first test of the participants was “Do I think I belong there?” The turnout was approx. 10 White Scarves, 5-8 Free Scholars, and 12-15 Scholars. Which says a lot about those scholars. Cocky little bastards.
A number of other contributors to the Warfare was there, and I’d rather hear from them than do all the talking myself. So, Letia, Ruairc, Gawin, Tassin, spill.
And, yeah, you ferr’ners who read this: We’re coming for your souls.
Tibbie asked some questions which are probably worth consideration. I’ll get to them in my time, as well
How well did the format work? Did enough of the past and prospective champions attend? Was the practice productive? What were the thoughts of the rest of the Carolina crew (e.g., Letia, Gawin, Tassin, Ruairc)? Who had an especially good or bad day? Was the feedback helpful, even if brutally honest? Were there any aspects of the practice that could be adapted for training novice or intermediate fighters?
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