Longpoint - MD KDF event

[Sir Edward]

Registration is now open:

http://fightlongpoint.com/

The event is on the weekend of January 22-23, 2011 (only a few months away). Last year it was one day, but it's expanded to two this year. Last year it was a blast.

This sort of event is equally fun and educational for both beginners and more advanced students, since they usually gear the classes to appeal broadly. They'll focus on certain techniques in depth, so it can enhance your understanding of that particular move, or introduce you to it for the first time.

Last year the tournament had all ranges of skill levels. We watched some of the instructors fight each other, but also some relative beginners pair up for bouts as well.

The instructors are from all over the area, representing VAF, MKDF, MASHS, NYHFA, NOVA Assaulto, and MEMAG, to name a few.

I definitely encourage folks here to go if they can spare a weekend and $89 (though you might also want to get some gear if you don't have it, at the very least a plastic longsword waster).

[Sir William]

Whoa...this is right up our alley, knights.  Who's going?

[Sir Edward]

I signed up right after writing that message.

[Sir William]

LOL

That's good news...I set it up on my calendar to make my registration on 12/10.  This'll be my first time ever attending an event of this nature, so I'm nervous and excited too.

[Sir Edward]

I get nervous going to new events too.

But truthfully, the WMA/HEMA folks I've met have all been great people. If you come in with enthusiasm and just want to learn, you don't need to worry at all about being a beginner. It's a very welcoming and accepting bunch.

[Sir William]

Well I'm as wet-behind-the-ears as one can get and still have a love for 'this thing of ours'; I look forward to going!

[Sir Brian]

Larry at MASHS mentioned this on Sunday's class. I won't be able to make the Saturday event due to work - Got to pay off all my recent purchases somehow! 

I hope to maybe make it as a spectator for the Sunday tournaments though! 

[Sir Edward]

Awesome, it'll be a blast even as a spectator. Kat mentioned she might try to come and watch at some point too. I think I met Larry last year. If I recall correctly, he was the one who walked up and said "I want to shake your hand. That was some great balance out there!" or something along those lines. It was a huge compliment, I thought. I just hope I can live up to it.

[Sir William]

I doubt I can even be a spectator...unless its free, then I probably can do that.  lol

[Sir Edward]

I think I need to shop for some good elbow and knee pads before Longpoint. Any recommendations?

[Sir William]

If you're looking to do a cost-effective option, hockey/skating pads will most likely suffice.  I was looking for a link to a guy who does really good sparring gear, but can't remember what the name of his link was.

[Sir Edward]

There might be some good rollerblading pads out there too. I'll have to see what I can find.

[Sir James A]

I think I need to shop for some good elbow and knee pads before Longpoint. Any recommendations?

I'm not sure what the exact protective rules are, but I saw some kneepads that would probably also double as elbow pads at Home Depot that were pads with a solid plastic plate on them. It was months ago but I think it was in the flooring section? And they were under $10 a pair.

[Sir William]

Probably bricklayer's knees...a buddy of mine who lays concrete wears'm, can't do his job w/out them.  There is a difference between kneeling and taking blows though...don't know how they'd hold up to them.

[Sir Wolf]

trying to see if i can come for a spectator for the event. the family has other obligations that weekend so i might have to go with them.
what time is the tournies?