Practice Information
Lessons and Workshops
Private lessons and coaching are also available on specialized topics and fundamentals. Private lessons can be on an individual or small group basis and can be catered to meet your schedule needs.
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Generally speaking, the rate for private lessons is $40.00 per hour per person. I encourage parents and children to practice together. The rate for a parent/child is the same as the individual rate of $40 per hour . Group discounts are available for parties of 4 or more.
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Former students of mine may wish to receive coaching to prepare for gradings. If this is the please contact me.
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Occasionally I will offer workshops on specific topics such as wrestling, advanced fundamental practices, and explorations of the works of past masters.
Sunday Open Practices
Almost every Sunday morning, starting between 8:00- 8:30 AM a group of students and I gather for Sundays R4 Swords. This is an open practice which lasts anywhere from 2 to 3 hours. Anyone may attend and there is no fee. There is also no direct and scheduled instruction! This is a time for all of us to gather and to practice our own skills, working together or solo. Its a time to hone what you are working on and if you are new to Swordfighting it is a time to meet the swordfighters in our area.
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If you want to stand back and watch feel free and if you want to get a taste of swordfighting you only need to ask and usually the swordfighters will show you a few things. Keep in mind though that everyone will be practicing their own stuff so ask away but be patient and respectful if people are engaged in their own work.
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We meet at Memorial Park in Armstrong under the pavilion. Also please keep in mind that the park is a public place and occasionally there are other events taking place. In that case look around, we are usually practicing somewhere in the park.