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The
7th Annual
International
Swordfighting and Martial Arts Convention
Hosted
by
Art
of Combat inc., NDDS & Lansing Community
College
August 3 - 6, 2006 |
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The
7th Annual
International
Swordfighting and Martial Arts Convention
Hosted
by
Art
of Combat inc., NDDS & Lansing Community
College
August 3 - 6, 2006 |
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DESCRIPTION:
Are you tired of the same, old, worn-out seminar class covering the same, old, worn-out introductory material? Well, so am I. So, instead of having you learn rote maneuvers and perform worthless drills that you'll forget an hour after class, I'm going to let you put Pugilism Into Practice! That's right -- you'll actually get to try your hand at the eighteenth and nineteenth century art of bare-knuckle fisticuffs, and after a few simple lessons, you'll be off and punching. Forget the hours of standing en garde in neat rows while your legs ache and your hand turns to jelly under the weight of your completely impractical sword. Instead, come and learn how "Fencing with the Fists" can improve your mind, body, and hairline. Join the set-to and discover the joy of a beautifully timed parade, followed by the wholesome satisfaction of a wicked "chop." Exercise your moral superiority over the base ruffian whilst treating your fellow to a stout rounder, or, better yet, offer him the indignity of chancery and beseech him try his best to escape. Have no idea what I'm talking about? Well, in simplest terms, my dear fellows (and comely lassies), join this class and you'll have the invaluable opportunity to punch each other about the head and chest at your leisure. No artificial drills, no boring lectures -- just good, clean fistic fun. There's no need to have previously taken a class in pugilism, boxing, karate, savate, kung fu, secret-ninja-warrior-from-Paraguay, etc -- experience is not necessary. We'll work on simple, easily-learned concepts, and before long you'll find yourself with a full head of hair, arms bigger than almighty Zeus's, and the awesome martial prowess of a British prize-fighter. ...Or, at the very least, you'll have some fun stories about how you got punched in the head. Either way, it should be a brilliant good time! This is a class highly recommended for families prone to argument, lovers suffering an overabundance of energetic tension, friends quarreling over the same bright-eyed lassie, and underdeveloped, middle-aged chaps who've always vowed to "show the world." Please bring boxing or open-fingered grappling gloves, headgear, and a mouth guard. Limited gloves and headgear will be provided, but a "personalized" mouth guard is vital. |
