| Academy of Chivalry |
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| Written by Yoko Kasai |
| Friday, 10 July 2009 20:14 |
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x ~~~Academy of Chivalry~~~ Have you dreamed of being a knight in shining armour? Well, this class is about learning to be one for real.In the Academy of Chivalry, students train intensively in order to test themselves in fully-armoured combat. Students can expect to learn fighting skills, chivalric philosophy, and small unit tactics. Compete in both one on one events and group battles!  Lesson Schedule Date & Time : Every Sunday 10:00~12:00 ◆Option Practice :Heavy fight in armor Sunday 12:00~16:00 /Wednesday 19:00~21:00 Class Fees 1) 10,500 registration fee. 2) 15,000/month flat membership, due on the last practice of the previous month Goals Armsmen will 1) Study heavy armoured combat using rattan and padded simulators. 2) Gain proficiency with the knightly weapons: sword and shield, dagger, longsword, pole axe, and spear 3) Study and practice knightly courtesy and chivalric philosophy 4) Learn to fight as combat unit 5) Endeavor to develop physical prowess through training and exercise Class fee systm A) The monthly membership fee is reduced by 1000 yen per armour category owned by the armsman, down to the minimum fee of 10,000 yen/month. B) Armour Categories are: i. helmet and gorget ii. gauntlets iii. body armour iv. leg armour v. arm and elbow armour C) The armour categories may be purchased in any order or not at all, as the armsman desires. If an armsman wishes to purchase his Tintagel armour, a price list will be provided. 3) Currently Tintagel is arranging for affordable insurance for students. This must be purchased yearly. Armour Policy A) Armour provided is Castle Tintagel property, although for the exclusive use of the armsman. It cannot be loaned to others.  B) Armour will be kept at Tintagel, unless it is being transported two or from the event by Tintagel. C) Armour will be maintained and cleaned by the armsman with undamaged strapping and appropriate padding. D) If an armsman leaves the Academy, then he will lose access to any of the armour that he has not purchased. E) Please note that the armour provided will meet or exceed both SCA and Avalon safety requirements. However, the armsmen is free and encouraged to supplement the armour with whatever additional armour that they feel is necessary. For example, Tintagel will not supply shoulder armour; acquiring such protection is a matter of armsman choice. Mandatory Equipment (provided for by the armsman) All: low profile elbow pads and knee pads sturdy shoes or boots long-sleeved tunic or gambeson surcoat with Tintagel colors weapons (note: in the beginning students may borrow weapons from Tintagel, but over time they are expected to acquire their own) Men: groin cup Women: groin guard and solid breast protection. Benefits to Armsmen 1) addition to regular classes, armsmen will also be offered additional classes in armour maintenance, leather working, and metal-working, so that they can learn to strap their armour, care for it, and make their own weapon 2) Armsmen may attend all heavy armour practices and Tintagel events featuring armoured combat for 50% discount on the room fee. Dress Code 1) Armsmen are expected to acquire medieval clothes appropriate to their time period of interest. There is no schedule for this, and it can happen gradually. 2) Armsmen must wear a surcoat of the Tintagel colors at all classes, practices, and events. They can choose to attend events without it, but they do so outside of the Academy framework and will not receive their student discounts or access to the Tintagel armour. 3) Armsmen who have succeeded in attaining an Avalon fighting license or an SCA authorization may sew a patch of their personal insignia on the upper left side of the surcoat. 4) Armsman who have achieved proficiency in all 5 of the Academy weapon styles may wear a surcoat or tabard with the colors and insignia of their choice (within historical constraints). The Tintagel mark will be worn as a patch or a belt emblem. The only exception to this is at war. On the battlefield all instructors and armsmen will wear a red and gold tabard. Armsmen Duties 1) Maintain your equipment. 2) Have a Code of Chivalry: As you study the various chivalric philosophies, you should choose one that best suits your own moral code. Be able to explain it clearly any time you are asked. Do not be surprised if you find that it is changing as you learn more. 3) Lead or Follow: At all times, you should know who the leader is. If there is a situation in which there is a paucity of authority, then you should not hesitate to take responsibility. If there is an authority, then you should support that person to the best of your ability. 4) Have a motto: Once you have passed Avalon authorization or SCA authorization, you must have a shield device of an authentic style and create a motto that best suits your philosophy of chivalry. Paint your motto on the inside of your shield or in a similarly noticeable place. 5) Mutual Aid and Support: We are going to be a team. Be ready to assist your fellow armsmen when needed. 6) Be an Example: We are going to set the standard for chivalric behaviour. Both on and off the field, we will at all times strive to behave nobly in word and deed. 7) Exercise and maintain your physical condition: A good fighter needs to get into shape. Keep up with your assigned at home exercises and try to improve every month. Terminology Armsman: A student of the Academy of Chivalry, also "man-at-arms" |
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