This week at practice we’re going to be working on flanking maneuvers. Not just to review them, but to train and improve! Over the years we’ve had several different variations of flanking, but all have had the same purpose: break the enemy line. It’s bread and butter stuff for melees. We’re going to be exploring … Read More
It’s easy to forget how interwoven fencing is and how our lessons play into one another.
With the new Training Program this year, a lot more responsibility has been given over to the students on what you want to learn and where you want to focus your training. That’s awesome and it offers so much flexibility and ownership! But it can be challenging to navigate the waters of your own progression … Read More
Feeling overwhelmed in a fight is normal, even feeling overwhelmed with information is normal. We have given the students in our training program so much knowledge it can become burdensome in a fight. If you are going through training, and you are feeling this; try to focus on one thing at a time. If you … Read More
When we talk about a Fencer’s Physicality instead of Mentality, we often think about the basic skills we are using. Blocks, Attacks, Footwork, etc… That’s all well and good, but I wanted to take a broader look this past week and focus on the building blocks of physicality itself. From there, as always, how could … Read More
After a discussion with Evanlyn and Veron, I brain-dumped an idea of how to revamp the training program. The goal is to separate the “ranking” and the “learning” aspects of fencing within Order of the Rose, to have an experience similar to what it takes to become a Master Swordsman, and to bring back some … Read More
We would like to give students more opportunities to progress and receive the lessons they are most looking forward to. To that end, we will be testing a new system over the next couple of months.
A variation on Mind Maps that visually breaks down complex subjects into more manageable chunks.
Any fencer who wants an intense course of study, and is willing to pair it with a strong commitment to learn will fit in RoR program. This is in line with the mentality of owning our own journeys and developing Citizenship. We want fencers to have more control over their learning and less dictated learning.
Even though this was just a few minutes of coloring, I’m left with a lot to think about and a bunch of questions.
This article will go over how to stay in the balance and how to keep the advantage during imbalances of a fight.
In order to help the OotR shake off some dust and/or rust, I see your Winter Warrior Challenge, and I raise you an Almost-Spring Mild Exertion.
What a bunch of cool ideas, right?! The possibilities are endless and it’s as easy as just picking one of them that sounded interesting. But how is this going to help you and the group?
