[Youth-combat] RE: [Elfsea] RE: [Steppes] Fwd: [Ansteorra]YouthfulCombatants

[Trish Kvamme]

OKay, I thought about this, and since I believe that what a Peer is about is 
brining aid to those needed and serving the Crown and Kingdom I will make 
you all an offer.

First the pre-amble.

You may or may not be aware, that Earl Sir Duncan owned, operated and taught 
in the largest martial arts studios in Southern Arizona prior to our moving 
here.  His martial arts training spans most of his life.  In fact,he was my 
teacher which is how we got to know each other.

He taught 5 or more forms in addition to boxing and women's self defense.  
He is UFC certified (if you are in the MA community you know that is a very 
big deal) and also taught classes for children.

Now here is the offer.  This is not an official marshallate offer, although 
he is one.  This is a Knight to fighers offer.

If your teenager wishes to fight in the SCA, you are welcome to contact us 
directly and Duncan has agreed to help train them, and walk them to His 
Grace Patrick Michael for authorization when he feels they are field worthy.

Here is the catch.

We expect those taking us up on the offer to be willing to help make his/her 
armour, purchse the necessary items to make the stuff needed ( we have a 
shop and can do alot of it here) and be here at practices to encourage the 
fighter.

To begin training you do not have to be in armour, we have some equipment 
here, and I would recommend talking to Duncan before you buy or make stuff 
no matter what the case.

You as a parent if you are not coming to fight too are welcome to sit in my 
house with the other ladies and sew or watch cartoons or whatever.  But we 
request the parent stay here during this training.

Duncan's email addy is earlduncan at gmail.com, contact him to make 
arrangements for your child directly.

What I will do for my part.

Since I am not adept at pounding rivets or bending metal, I will be happy to 
help you and your child make whatever clothing necessary for him/her to 
participate on the list field.

Practices are Thursday Nights.  They are a working technique practice, not a 
war story conference.  Please bring your own water bottles and a chair if 
you have a portable one.

Tonight is cancelled due to my schedule but next week will continue as 
scheduled, contact Duncan in advance if you are coming.

I hope those of you with teens will take advantage of all that is being 
offered.

This also gives other in our Barony to get to know us as people, and be 
subjected to Duncan's humor.  Which is truly only for the brave at heart.

In service to the dream,

Larissa