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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>This sounds awfully fun. I wish I had the
time. Thanks for signing up to do this, Drake and Asoph!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Dux<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>(pining for more fighting time)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>
elfsea-bounces@lists.ansteorra.org [mailto:elfsea-bounces@lists.ansteorra.org] <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Craig Carter<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, May 23, 2006 11:11<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Barony
of Elfsea</st1:PersonName><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Cc:</span></b> Carl Chipman<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [Elfsea] New Fighter's
Collegium in the Metroplex</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=5
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Announcing</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=5
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>the Re-Opening of</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=5
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>the <u>Fighter's
Collegium</u></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>What is the Collegium?</span></font></u>
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.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Why do we need to re-open this venue?</span></font></u>
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.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>When/where does it officially start?</span></font></u>
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 <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Bedford</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">TX</st1:State></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Who are the trainers?</span></font></u>
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.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>How are the classes structured?</span></font></u>
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.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l5 level1 lfo6'><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>How much will this training cost?</span></font></u>
Nothing. Well, let me rephrase that...all we ask is that you pay
attention.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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 <strong><b><font face="Times New Roman">equally
partner</font></b></strong> with in this undertaking. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>In Service,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Duke Drake<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Sir Asoph<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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