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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Now that my tenure as Herald has
come to a close, I wish to pick back up on another project, teaching ceremonial
Pike and Halberd drill for the Baronial Guard or those simply interested in
learning some basic techniques of handling these fascinating weapons.
Interestingly, to this very day, the Pike and Halberd are still used by 2 well
known Guard organizations, the Swiss Vatican Guard and the English Queen's (King's)
Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard, including the popular Yeomen Warders who
keep watch over the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Tower</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">London</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> and its
legendary Ravens. Both these organizations boast over 500 years of proud
service. With a few basic maneuvers, our Namron Baronial Guard can stand
just as proud in Court or before our guests and let all know we serve to
protect our Crown and Nobles.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I would like to begin drill this
coming Sunday, the 13<sup>th</sup> beginning 2 pm or so during Fighters’
Practice at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Reaves</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. I will teach
a little basic history of these weapons and the 2 splendid bodyguards (perhaps
the Ravens as well) and then show some of the basic maneuvers with an emphasis
on safety, as we will be using "live" steel. If we can get at
least 6 people, I can over time teach a drill routine that is fun to execute
and looks pretty damn impressive. Just come out willing to have fun and
since this is an ongoing learning process for me as well, be willing to put up
with my likely stumbling through some of this. Of course, military
experience is not necessary, but if you served, I will likely call on you to
help with some of the techniques. Dress comfortably, and although armour
is not required please wear closed shoes as sandals and pointy things sometimes
don’t react to well. Depending on how many people show up and how
much fun we are having, let us plan on an hour or so.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>If you do not have a Pole Arm, do
not worry, as we can use the Baronial Spears and I have some loaner Pikes and
Halberds as well. Plus I’ll teach you how to make an easy and
inexpensive “training staff.”<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Have questions? Please let me
know. Ring me at 360-4150 or fire an e-mail to <st1:PersonName w:st="on">wolfgangvonsachsenhausen@yahoo.com</st1:PersonName><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Let us have fun while serving Namron
and Ansteorra!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>In Service<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Herr Wolfgang von Sachsenhausen<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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