Please let me introduce myself to the fine Chivalry 'round this table.
I've been interested in all things Knightly, sharp and pointy as long as I can recall. My interests led me to the SCA where I've been fighting "heavy" for over 13 years. Over that time my persona and kit has changed more times than I care to count. Finally settling on a decade (1350-1360) and a general location (south of England), I was able to take my kit in a specific direction.
My first and true love of combat is the rattan based combat of the SCA concentrating on sword-with-shield and polearm. Recently I've become very interested in combat with steel weapons after witnessing SCA "cut-and-thrust" combat with "Hanwei practical hand and a half swords".
As if I needed more of a push, I just learned that Craig Johnson of Arms & Armor holds weekly longsword training classes at The Oakeshott Institute just minutes from my workplace. I will be attending his classes to fulfill one of my New Year resolutions.
As an active member of both myArmoury and Armour Archive, I recognize many of the members here on Modern Chivalry and know that I am in very esteemed company indeed. I will do my very best to positively contribute to this forum.
