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Colin
Location: Wellington
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 Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:57 pm WMA at NAAMA 2007 |
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| Quote: | | Btw, have we confirmed that Colin is going to be doing some lessons at NAAMA yet? I'm more and more interested to see what his interpretations have developed. It was looking highly interesting last time I saw anything. |
I was talking to Darryl last night. Apparently I will be taking some workshops on Saturday.
Thus far:
Shield wall. This is not technically WMA since it isn't based off any fencing treatise, but is rather based on research by the works of various (medieval) military historians. Numbers are required to make this work. Not everyone needs a shield (there's more than one rank involved). The research I've been working revolves around flat shields. Tactics are based prior to the Battle of Courtrai (1302).
George Silver short sword. Based on his two books, Paradoxes of Defence and Brief Instructions based upon my Paradoxes of Defence. Ideally participants will bring a basket hilted sword, but can make do with an ordinary arming sword.
German longsword. Based upon various works of the Liechtenaur tradition. Participants will need a two handed sword or longsword.
Not sure of time table.
I'm open to impromptu workshops or adding formal ones, though some indications of what is desired would be appreciated.
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Nathan
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| Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 12:22 am |
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Will be there for German and Shield. By Longsword I take it as hand and half type or single hand that you can grab pommel. My single is funcional but my hand and half needs new furnishing so will need to fix or borrow if case.
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Colin
Location: Wellington
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| Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:20 am |
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According to the commonly called Hanko Doebringer manuscript (1389AD) you should not grip the pommel. However, for the workshop, I'll overlook it 
The langenschwert is a sword that is typically held in two hands, but can be held in one.
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Nathan
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| Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:39 pm |
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Sweet, very much of my interest though I am more focused gear wise towards about 1320-1350 period. Looking foward to it.
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Colin
Location: Wellington
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:41 am |
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Those three workshops have been confirmed for Saturday. I'm still unsure of the time table as the event organisers are, understandably, very stressed out.
I've been informed by them, however, that they will be well attended  I'll have to see how my voice holds out  Looking forward to it.
I'm still open to doing informal workshops, though if you want me to cover something outside the weapons listed you'll need to give me forewarning. I'll probably be taking along a rapier for those interested.
My staves are a little more awkward to move around (they're at least eight feet long and I now drive a small car), so I'll skip requests on English (or German) staff unless other people supply them. You'll need to supply staves that are at least eight feet long, reasonably thick, and preferably out of a hard wood (expect pine to break).
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The person who writes for fools is always sure of a large audience.
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Kath
Location: Naki
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:10 pm |
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Times for the workshops (Sat) as follows:
Shield wall 11am
George Silver 1pm
German Longsword 3pm
Hey I'm not stressed.....just cant remember what a good nights sleep is...
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Kath
Location: Naki
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| Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:24 pm |
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| oh...and we'll hand out a timetable at registration so everyone knows whats planned for the day....... |
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