I went to practice Thursday night, and it was good time!
I got to fence with my Maestro, Orlando. Due to our schedules, we have not been able to do this in some time.
We broke even in passes, and he remarked that I seemed more relaxed and better calibration better. I've been working on these (among others things), so I was pretty happy and encouraged.
I fenced three more people with a total of 25 passes before I hit my limit.
They were all good matches. One particular, I could not lay my blade on two weeks ago, but things were not such a shut out that night. She is a wonderful fencer and crossing blades always means good lessons.
Friday night, a prepped my equipment. Retipped my swords, making sure there were no burs or rust on them or my buckler.
Once everything was done, I packed my fencing bag and armor box (repair equipment) and set them to go the next morning.
Saturday was Mudthaw. For those reading this who don't know, it's very popular SCA event. Folks come from all over to compete in multiple competitions and to visit.
Our fencing tournament is a double elimination. The competition holds a spectrum of styles and skill levels and is a hell of a lot of fun.
I was out in the third round, but my matches were clean and focused. I did some pick ups after and got a really good lesson, afterwards.
I'm planning on checking out a second practice on Tuesday, we'll see how it goes.
