Everything was set up as it always was. "Pair up, duel and try to take your minds off the weekend."

Short and sweet today, it seemed.

Edmund sent word out during Monday (and there was a note on the Salle door) that the club session would be held in the Danger Shop. The room was set up like a carnival ground, complete with Ferris wheel, a mirror maze and the other standard attractions you'd find there. Sharp simulations of their swords were waiting for them when they arrived ( Read more... )

Edmund was prepared for the group to arrive and everything was set out ready for practice. "We'll do the same as last week," he told them. "Again, try to pair up with someone outside of your skill range, at least for the first half of the session. You'll learn more from each other. If you need me, get my attention, and if you're hurt tell Captain ( Read more... )

"Apologies for the lack of meeting last week. I was called away." He fell down a well. It was embarrassing. "This week we're starting with actual blades. I know some of you have used them before. Please use that experience to be extra careful with the more inexperienced members of the group. I have a range of swords available for you to choose from ( Read more... )

Edmund was human again (and very thankful for it) and waiting for everyone when they arrived. "Thank you all for your patience last week. This is our last week with practice swords. Next week you'll have a choice of a fencing sword or swords with a broader blade. If you have a particular type of sword you'd like to specialise in, please let me know ( Read more... )

Edmund, as anyone would notice, was a pony. Thankfully, his roommate Jon had managed to get him a whiteboard and marker with which to write a note to the club in terrible handwriting (technically mouthwriting ( Read more... )

Despite the week of interruption, come Monday afternoon everything was set up as it always was for Fencing Club.

"A light session today," Edmund told the group. "Pair up and let's see if you remember everything despite the week off."

"I hope you all had an uneventful weekend," Edmund said to the gathered group. "This is the last week of drills. Practice footwork, defence and attack drills, either on your own or in pairs. If you need a reminder or some constructive criticism, call me over. The best way to learn is the sink or swim method, so next week will be full sparring, ( Read more... )

Zayne and Azula's special training swords were left at the end of the regular training swords as Edmund addressed the group ( Read more... )

Again Edmund was in early and setting up for the club. He waited for everyone to arrive before addressing them. "Using a sword rarely comes naturally. You have to put effort into it, but you also have to work at your own pace to learn the fundamentals. If you want to practice the footwork drills from last week, please move over to my left and have ( Read more... )