[Elfsea] New Fighter's Collegium in the Metroplex

[Craig Carter]

Announcing
  the Re-Opening of
  the Fighter's Collegium
   
    
     What is the Collegium?   7 years ago there existed a large group of fighters that met weekly to train in a structured and organized atmosphere.  Great effort was put into individualized training in both fundamental and advanced fighting concepts.  Fighters were organized into skill groups and progressed from class-to-class as their fighting ability advanced.  This was an excellent training venue for fighters of all levels, and a really fun time as well.  A strong case could be made that these classes greatly assisted the elevation of 2 Knights and many, many Centurions.

   
    
     Why do we need to re-open this venue?    Elfsea has produced some of the best fighters in the Kingdom (to be honest, perhaps even the world).  That is a very good thing.  However,  in the pursuit of excellence we can lose  focus regarding assisting less-experienced, or new, fighters acheive to theri maximum potential.  This is an effort to re-focus ourselves on the Metroplex fighting community as a whole.  We wish to promote the idea of a place that fighters of all skill levels can come and train or be trained as efficiently and effectively as possible.

   
    
     When/where does it officially start?  Now.  Currently it will be on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm sharp.  This time may shift a bit if we are able to train a larger amount of fighters on a different night.  It will be at Bedford Boys Ranch, in Bedford, TX.

   
    
     Who are the trainers?     Initially, Duke Drake and Sir Asoph Hartz will serve as the primary trainers.  However, we very much hope to attract other excellent instructors from around the area.  In the long run, the answer to this question is YOU.  You will be provided the highest quality training available AND will eventually be experienced and expert enough to lead classes as well.  We don't want to solely train "hot sticks", we want to train teachers and war commanders as well.  HG Drake, and several assistant instructors, will be primarily responsible for the instruction of  Ansteorran sword and sheild fighting.  This will include all relevant footwork, stance, defense and offense.  Sir Asoph will instruct in all other weapons forms (along with footwork, etc... appropriate to these forms) and melee tactics/strategies.  They are both recognized experts in their areas of expertise.

   
    
     How are the classes structured?    Initially, you will be placed with a group based on your skill level and experience.  You will be trained in a very organized fashion until you have mastered the subjects required for that skill level.  You will then advance to the next class, to begin working on a different set of skills for mastery.  Of course, after you have a firm feeling for the basics, we will also work on your endurance on the fighting feild as well.  This will be very reminiscent of a structured dojo environment.

   
    
     How much will this training cost?   Nothing.  Well, let me rephrase that...all we ask is that you pay attention.

   
  If this interests you, please reply to this e-mail and we will provide you more specific information.  In the first version of this Collegium, it was VERY successful in quickly advancing the fighting skill of the 15 or so fighters who attended regularily.  We are extremely interested in bringing in other members of the Chivalry to equally partner with in this undertaking.  
   
  In Service,
   
  Duke Drake
  Sir Asoph
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