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by **Sir Par** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 3:49 pm

I am planning on teaching my Realm Development and Fundraising class again this year.

I am also in the process of developing a Women's Sword & Board class. I'm adapting information and observations from The Armored Rose by Tobi Beck, and adapting it to fit Belegarth. It will for sure be ready by Chaos.

by **Sir Anastasia** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:34 pm

Thank you for the realm class, that sounds like a great experience for anyone.

by **Cheeseheart** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 3:07 am

I think it would be a great idea for this class to be filmed, so that the female fighters who do not go to Chaos Wars can still have the opportunity to learn from it. I don't have the means to film it myself, but it would be a great asset to have documented, for all fighters, male and female alike.

...I also have a vested interest in having this filmed....so I could show it to my fake girlfriend. Unfortunately, she won't be able to go to Chaos Wars (mostly because she doesn't really exist), but i would still really love for her to be able to see it.

by **Sir Par** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:30 am

Is that the fake girlfriend from the bad larp forum pic? I am going to be investing in a Flip camera soon. I will have to film it after I've given it a few times and then put it up on the boards.

by **Karion D'Learive** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:10 am

I know Kyrian and I were talking about wanting to do a Marshalling class at CW15. I know i badly want to host one as i think it would be very useful to a number of people. And i am willing to bet i might be able to bribe Cedric into giving me a hand.

by **Cheeseheart** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:25 am

Sir Par wrote:Is that the fake girlfriend from the bad larp forum pic? I am going to be investing in a Flip camera soon. I will have to film it after I've given it a few times and then put it up on the boards.

It is the same girlfriend. Also, tell me how you like that Flip after you've used it some.

by **Kyrian** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 2:06 pm

I was thinking about teaching a weapons checking class on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. I've also been considering some beginner classes also: Intro to basic shots & combos, basic footwork, basic shield work, archery, and tactics.

by **Rasheab** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 7:15 am

Last Chaos, I heard all the classes were good. I attended offensive shieldwork, small unit tactics, and realm building, and all three were useful. Personally I hope the marshalling and weapon checking classes become reality for next year.

by **Sir Par** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 1:30 pm

Kyrian, since I'm head weapons checker for Chaos I would love to help out with your weapons checking class.

by **Sipris** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:29 pm

Hey Par-

The woman's sword fighting class is an awesome idea. Would you mind throwing me your thoughts on who you plan on being teachers? Me, Gaia and Acorn also had a similar idea on throwing a female sword fighting class, so maybe we can join forces and make an awesome class. Also, Bhakdar was up for teaching some things for this class as well.

Thanks!

Sipris

by **Sir Par** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 2:59 pm

Absolutely Sipris! I'm currently working on an outline and putting together my high points. When Its semi-finished I'll PM it to you on Facebook and get your input. When its finished, it should be an easy enough class that anyone could replicate it. For the first go I thought I'd teach it, since you know, I'm putting it together

After that though it should be easy enough for any competent teacher to teach it/modify it.

by **Niall OConnor** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:03 pm

Being pretty new to bel and running my own realm. I'd be very interested on all these classes esspeciallu the realm building and the marshaling ones. And the 2 or 3 guys I'll have with me would the fighting classes.

by **Sir Par** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:55 pm

Where is your realm at Niall? I would suggest hitting all the classes you can!

by **Niall OConnor** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 12:39 pm

My realm is Soluna and we are based out of edmond Oklahoma. Chaos wars will be our first event. I plan to attend quite a few classes. My girlfriend is for sure interested in the female warrior class

by **Rocca** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:14 pm

Par, if I you are interested I would love to do a "unit" or whatnot in the realm creation class - specifically for the creation of University/other community center realms. If there is not interest obviously then its not really applicable, but if there are people interested in doing a similar thing to what we in Oregon have done then I would love to share.

by **Sir Par** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:30 pm

Thanks Rocca, thats something I cover in depth in the class. (Shannara and Rath have both been associated with the schools in the area) and I even cover/make available a sample of the BSU belegarth constitution that we wrote. I think it's the one I sent to Shino to help him out when he was trying to make that happen.

by **Rocca** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:42 pm

I'm not familiar with the one you sent Shino (different realms) but sounds like you've got it covered!

by **Sir Par** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:46 pm

What I would really like either yours or Acorn's input on for the class is recruiting methods for attracting female fighters.

by **Rocca** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:48 pm

I'm sure we'd be glad to help but the primary thing is this: have at least one female fighter and make sure she's one of the one's talking to potential recruits. Also, a lot of guys when they come off of the field to answer questions direct their questions at the males - bad move.

by **Sir Par** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:54 pm

They are both awesome pieces of advice.

by **Acorn** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:14 am

our realm kinda lucks out as far as the female fighter thing goes too because of location. we get a lot of walk ons since we practice on campus, so i would also suggest practicing near your target audience if possible.

EDIT: Just re-read my post and it totally sounds like i'm suggesting stakeing out an all girls school. lol.

... that is what i'm suggesting.

by **Sir Par** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:34 am

Acorn.....

BEST. ADVICE. EVAR.

by **Shino** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:01 pm

I'm going to run a Fighting Fit Class every morning and maybe in the evenings too if I have interest.
The Fighting Fit class will probably be some running and circuit type exercises. It'll be good stuff to get your body going before taking the field.

I know it will be in the morning so I think I'll get some sort of puke trophy that you can sign if you puke and finish my class.

But don't worry, this will be an all levels type of workout. Another goal for those interested in my class will be to learn some exercises that directly benefit boffer sword fighters. A lot of fighters don't take into consideration how rough this game can be on the body and ignore simple conditioning that would greatly help their wellbeing and improve their game.

It'll have a dash of science with it too! :wizzard:

by **Acorn** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:19 am

sounds great shino!

i'm definitely interested.

by **Sir Par** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:56 am

And I will be doing new fighter orientation every morning following weapons check again this year.

by **Sir Anastasia** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:22 pm

Can people volunteer to help with that? Also, I have "5 minute Spiel" laminates with the spiel on one side and a color representation of the target areas on the other. Would you be interested in something like that, cuz I could stash them in the car and bring them up.

by **Sir Par** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:00 am

Sure thing Ana. I would love to see your visual aide.

by **Dreg** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 12:36 am

It's not a class, and pretty much irrelevant to fighting, but if i'm able to make it to Chaos this year i'll be more than willing to teach people how to juggle. I learned about a year ago, and don't claim to be a master at it, but I did manage to teach my rediculously uncoordinated cousin.

by **Niobe** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 6:11 pm

Shino, I'm there. Mostly... depends on how disciplined I will be at that time. But a class like that sounds great.

by **Remdawg Killionaire** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 2:16 pm

Oh man, I'm stoked I won't be the only one out there running in the morning, or hiking. Count me and Sam in, Shino!

by **Soo Ma Tai** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 2:55 pm

The suggestion of having a female fighter talk to potential female recruits is a very good idea. I know at our practice, when a young lady comes up and wants to check it out, all the guys just want to check her out. Honestly we men are too * stupid to not act like idiots with our tongues dragging on the ground. Send a nice lady over to get them interested, don't let the boys near them till they've had a bit of info first.

by **Fangesta** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:08 pm

Par could always wear a dress while teaching the class :devil:

that would be cute!

I love the ideas of all these classes!!! Will they be held during fighting or during fighting breaks?

I also suggest really organizing when classes will be held. Also not only posting them on the board but have someone announce very loudly (megaphone) that so and so class will begin in 10 min at such and such place. Not everyone is loitering troll to check the board every 15 mins...and not everyone is on the field. This is my main complaint from last year.

:pirate:

by **Acorn** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:10 pm

what if we had 4 boards? posted at troll, main fir, the rickety bridge and urk hai? then we wouldn't have to try and please everyone with mega phones. i know that that was tedious for the people announcing things last year. where as simply updating the boards every morning before say, 11:00 is totally doable and then it's up to people to be informed, rather than get hollered at.

(and seeing as how i'm in charge of the boards/flyers, this is a real suggestion.)

by **Rocca** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:51 pm

That's a good idea Acorn, as long as people are informed of it when they check in. I mean, it should be obvious but it doesn't hurt to make SURE that people are aware that that is the system.

by **Shino** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:50 pm

Sir Par wrote:And I will be doing new fighter orientation every morning following weapons check again this year.

I would like to volunteer to do a new fighter orientation if I could. One or two days. To give Par a break.

by **Cedric** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:54 pm

there will be at least 3 boards this year, already guaranteed!

by **Sir Par** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:43 pm

That would be great Shino, since I got some extra responsibility. I will go over with you what I covered last year with the new peeps.

by **Rasputin** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:33 am

I love the idea! i will definitely develop this for my realm, and my iPhone records in 720p so its perfect for the job

by **Fangesta** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:34 am

The extra boards are a great idea as long as they are updated...there were several times the board was not updated at troll last year and troll had no clue about classes. Bad communication.

by **Soo Ma Tai** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:43 am

Having a board at UH camp would be great, if we knw what's up we'll have our guys movin. I think daily updated boards would be sweet.

by **Acorn** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:59 pm

well like i said, since i'm in charge of the boards i can guarantee they'll be updated. i'll probably have the afternoon schedule and the next morning schedule on there since CW time is like, 11:00am to 2:00am.

by **Bortas** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:51 am

The more boards you have, the harder it is to make them all synch.

I offer a counter suggestion: one board, that everyone walks past that we guarantee will be current would be useful. Perhaps on one side of rickety bridge?

-bort

by **Shino** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:48 pm

Sir Par wrote:That would be great Shino, since I got some extra responsibility. I will go over with you what I covered last year with the new peeps.

And I'll put my spin on it! That would be awesome.

Bortas wrote:The more boards you have, the harder it is to make them all synch.

I offer a counter suggestion: one board, that everyone walks past that we guarantee will be current would be useful. Perhaps on one side of rickety bridge?

-bort

/Like

by **Sipris** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:15 pm

Oooooooooor... Have the 3 boards... and then whatever group wants updates to post in there camp can get them at troll??

by **VictoriaKye** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 4:58 pm

i'm totally in for archery class. i'm a total noob to archery this year and need all the help i can get!

by **Acorn** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:29 pm

you're a genius sipris.

by **Lady Lyllith** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:06 pm

Acorn, I will help you update boards around camp, too!!!

by **Acorn** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:27 pm

you mean you'll give me an excuse to run around camp laughing with you and doing garbage patrol!?

yes please!!

by **Lady Lyllith** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 3:18 pm

but of course!!!!!!!!!! We might need a chaperone, there are ALL kinds of shenanigans we can get ourselves into...
*evil grin*

by **Acorn** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:47 pm

Yes! Yes. if nothing else we need a chaperone for the sheer enjoyment of trying to loose him.

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