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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I live just north of Dallas, and I believe that Steppes is the closest to me. I checked their calendar and saw that they usually hold rapier practice on Tuesday, but because I work a night job I can't always make it out. I was hoping to get a start on what I needed so that if and when I was able to make it out there I can actually start learning and get more advice. I don't know if there are other groups close to me, or if they hold rapier practice. The mask I just got is a fencing mask, I'm pretty sure that will pass any of the tests that have to be done to it. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I think that answers what everyone asked me. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thank you again for all your help, I hope to join the ranks of fighter soon!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Brekke</FONT></DIV></td></tr></table><br>