Lets start with a Shout Out!
Our very own Kyu Nakama formerly of the Fencer's Hall at Nest (a nonextant Elemental School) and now a practicing member in good standing of the Elemental School of Fencing will be participating with Brooklyn Tech Knights at the PSAL Fencing playoffs for the season! Kyu's had a wonderful season going from an average of 5.9 touches per bout in 2009 to 10.1! in 2010. He's also developed a wicked sense of AIR, as his Fioretta (foil) licks in and out at opponents powered by the springs he calls legs. Good Luck Kyu! A-Lei!
Great Second Session at the Sala D'Armi Della Scuola D'Italia. We are progressing through the Void and coming to grips with the Earth and Air schools. Next week, we'll be learning the grip of a Fioretta, and entering into the school of Fire and Water, along with the high parries, the attacks, along with perfecting. Most importantly (and fun) students will be randomly selecting their Elements. More to come on that.
The sessions are divided into three sections, during which we stretch/exercise, learn techniques from the The Elemental School of Fencing Treatise on the Use of the Fioretta and cross swords!
At present we have seven signorini learning the fioretta, with more to come (as soon as Soccer season is over!) The more the merrier.
For Earth, signorini have so far learned balance, the beginnings of finesse of stance and weight, and the all important "Third Point" (A Zarian exclusive ;0 )
For Air, signorini are beginning with the basic linear advance and retreat.
For Fire, we've tried the lunge. Most interesting to see how this develops as time goes by (and it will, both in speed of execution, from 1.5secs to <1 sec, preferably.)
At present we have seven signorini learning the fioretta, with more to come (as soon as Soccer season is over!) The more the merrier.
For Earth, signorini have so far learned balance, the beginnings of finesse of stance and weight, and the all important "Third Point" (A Zarian exclusive ;0 )
For Air, signorini are beginning with the basic linear advance and retreat.
For Fire, we've tried the lunge. Most interesting to see how this develops as time goes by (and it will, both in speed of execution, from 1.5secs to <1 sec, preferably.)
On the Void, they have picked up the meanings of the Elements as they play out in the martial use of fencing, and the values of the School. "For family and self, with clarity of spirit, and infinite energy."
Signorini have decided what this means to them; embracing other students in a spirit of comradeship, helping new students understand concepts, and older ones correct form; fully undestanding why they are doing a technique, and asking when they do not understand; putting their complete focus into the lessons, and practice at every session.
At the Elemental School of Fencing, (or advanced Sunday program) we continue the romp of the Round Robin. We are seeing extremely interesting and more complex movements as fencers execute backrolls, binds, disarms and reversals with blinding speed! We are also starting to finalize the process for the Forms, Technique and Demonstrations to be utilized in our upcoming 2011 tourney!
Here's looking forward to your continued inspiration and support.
A-Lei!
Lou Gasco
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