Tribe.net. Local Connections frobisher http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside/thread/c29119e1-5d00-41d9-9677-58eef482a420 2008-04-30T12:14:19Z 2008-04-30T12:14:19Z

<div>We have had many Apprentice Scholars this year play for their Scholar's prize here at our faire. While a Bankeside Scholar playing involves performing a routine in front of the school, A Bankeside Free Scholar (being the next step above) is much different. <br/>Free Scholar prize playing is a full hour of our "A Tiempo' fighting to whomever comes to challenge the prize player. In The Bankeside Schoole of Defense, "A Tiempo" (meaning 'in time') is an exercise done at quarter speed to show technique and proper defense as opposed to any type of competition. <br/> <br/>It is my honor to announce that Bankeside Scholar Charles Dane (aka : Captain Sir Richard Grenville) will be playing his Free Scholar prize this coming Saturday, May 3rd to be conducted at the Maypole Common Stage. He has trained with Bankeside these past four years and now is ready to take that next step. Mr. Dane will be playing at the following weapons : <br/> <br/>• The Rapier Single <br/>• The Rapier and Dagger <br/>• The Rapier and Buckler <br/>• The Longsword <br/>• The Quarterstaff <br/> <br/>This Bill of Challenge therefore is to invite those who have practiced martial aspect of the sword to challenge Mr Dane between the hour of 1:00pm to 2:00pm at that location providing the following rules are agreed to : <br/> <br/>• Both the Provost of Bankeside and the potential Free Scholar must agree to the match. The 'matches' will be no longer than three minutes. <br/>• "A Tiempo" is an exercise done at quarter speed. This is so that it remains an exercise as opposed to a competition. The intent of the exercise to observe and learn through experience, not to win. <br/>• Point work or thrusting to the face is not done during these sessions for safety purposes. <br/>• All weapons unknown to the player or judges will be inspected for proper use. Sharps or very pointed weapons will not be allowed to use on the field. Proper replacements will be on hand if a weapon is found to be unsuitable for the exercise. <br/> <br/>These intentions will be overseen by the Provost and other Free Scholars within the Bankeside Schoole of Defense. Those who are <br/>qualified to answer this Bill of Challenge are invited to answer to the above overseers for permission to answer. Any exceptions shall be directed to these officers no later than the hour noon of Saturday 3rd of May. <br/> <br/>Please direct any questions related to this event to myself <br/> <br/>Steven Leon <br/>Provost <br/>Bankeside Schoole of Defense </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside">Bankeside School of Defense</a> - 0 replies </div>

frobisher 2008-04-30T12:14:19Z Freescholar http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside/thread/3ec9b92b-d501-4544-8744-0c1e27763055 2008-03-12T02:32:18Z 2008-03-09T17:02:40Z

<div>Now that my surgery is over and the process of cancer treatment beginning, I have a few points I'd like to throw in for good measure. All of you know how passionate I am about fencing, even to attempt to practice in my ICU hospital bed. At the same time, many points stressed in the pass only became clear in the last week or so. My perspectives have changed as my out looks on life. <br/>I still may be the crazy Asian, but not insane. So here it is....Year after year we pursue an art that we all love and practice with fanatical passion. The thought of a carrot dangling makes it even more fun and challenging, in the end what matters is not how many prizes we've claimed, or opponent we've defeated, it's how much knowledge we have learned and obtained. How much of what we know becomes us and how we, as individuals have made use of it. <br/>My time away from Bankeside, is a time for reflection and continue studies of the masters. So for EACH and everyone I wish you God speed on your studies. Remember there is NO END. (The road stretches forever). It is your job to work and study hard to become proficient and pass everything on to the next generation. Patience is a virtue.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside">Bankeside School of Defense</a> - 1 reply </div>

Freescholar 2008-03-09T17:02:40Z Jeff http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside/thread/5481e75d-d276-45dc-9894-cb7ebe5c1adb 2007-09-14T15:59:19Z 2007-09-14T15:59:19Z

<div>Begging the moderator's indulgence, I wanted to tell you guys about my carrying bag for rapier/long weapon fencers. I've been fencing rapier, and other weapons for years--It's the bag I wished I'd been able to get all along, and since no one was making it, I went ahead and had it manufactured. It's a "triangle" style shoulder bag that's biog enough and strong enough to carry rapiers and just about as much equipment as you could want to throw in. It;s over FIVE FEET long, and can be adjusted for shorter weapons (the top of the bag had a velcro closure in case you really need to pack something evel longer--a spear, a quando, maybe your favorite broom), the back is padded, the bottom is reinforced, there are roomy outside pockets big enough for a wet fencing jacket... I think it's really a cool poduct at a good price, and I'm trying to reach more rapier fencers. Come check it out: <br/>www.cavalierattitude.com/ <br/> <br/>Thanks for your time, <br/>Jeff</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside">Bankeside School of Defense</a> - 0 replies </div>

Jeff 2007-09-14T15:59:19Z leenbean http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside/thread/1b69ec10-b596-4620-9045-68cfa2fb947c 2006-12-23T21:39:37Z 2006-09-13T20:01:04Z

<div>Hello all--I was wondering if there was any info about ongoing stage combat classes up here in the bay area..have been searching but can't seem to find any updated material about it. If anyone knows a group or school up here, please, drop me a line!! I'm wanting to get back into taking classes. Thank you!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside">Bankeside School of Defense</a> - 4 replies </div>

leenbean 2006-09-13T20:01:04Z Dan http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside/thread/d74a6036-b34a-4e90-8ae4-491c7749eec9 2006-08-12T00:33:54Z 2006-08-12T00:33:54Z

<div> So ya going to post it here or just onthe Bankside site?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside">Bankeside School of Defense</a> - 0 replies </div>

Dan 2006-08-12T00:33:54Z frobisher http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside/thread/e841306b-82c1-4219-8711-0789738dbdcd 2006-08-02T04:23:31Z 2006-08-02T04:23:31Z

<div>Heres a link to my blog... <br/> <br/>http://people.tribe.net/frobisher/blog/4d9cccc3-5e2c-4710-821c-c73e5e5bc234 <br/> <br/>Cheers! <br/> <br/>Steven</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside">Bankeside School of Defense</a> - 0 replies </div>

frobisher 2006-08-02T04:23:31Z hawkyns_gone_wild_aka_charles_hanlan http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside/thread/88fc025b-eb7f-45aa-b066-bd35f0fd19a3 2006-07-05T00:50:48Z 2006-06-23T19:26:59Z

<div>im so anxious for bankeside to start i want it to start already </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside">Bankeside School of Defense</a> - 11 replies </div>

hawkyns_gone_wild_aka_charles_hanlan 2006-06-23T19:26:59Z Freescholar http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside/thread/6f6f3145-ab7b-4241-a863-41e67e436d13 2006-07-02T17:02:51Z 2006-07-01T23:36:57Z

<div>Well, well well... Charles didn't show up AGAIN for classes. So much for all your excitement, what? Just b'coz u r a Freescholar doesn't mean you can miss classes, in fact u should be there 99% of the time. So what the excuse this time???</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside">Bankeside School of Defense</a> - 1 reply </div>

Freescholar 2006-07-01T23:36:57Z hawkyns_gone_wild_aka_charles_hanlan http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside/thread/ad595d19-700d-4832-89e1-0daed78fcfa2 2006-06-18T01:58:47Z 2006-06-17T14:36:45Z

<div>hay everyone how u been i just got a little something to say <br/> <br/>watch out freedom here i come nd im on my way lol i just recently aquirred my permit on 6/14/06 the wednesday so im on the road leagally now </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside">Bankeside School of Defense</a> - 2 replies </div>

hawkyns_gone_wild_aka_charles_hanlan 2006-06-17T14:36:45Z Dan http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside/thread/2d3c7e23-2066-45c7-853b-4415ca8289c6 2006-06-07T19:15:53Z 2006-06-05T01:08:41Z

<div> So now that I fianlly got a job I will be ordering a Darkwood blade, other than Jimmy does anyone have a comment on the quality?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/bankeside">Bankeside School of Defense</a> - 3 replies </div>

Dan 2006-06-05T01:08:41Z