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It is mid December, and we are nearing the end of 2020, and maybe even this pandemic. Here in New England, we are being regaled with a fairly significant snow storm and it is beautiful. With the snow, the event…
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Continue ReadingHow to get Started in Armored Combat
Flashing swords clang against steel armor! You’ve seen the excitement and the intensity and you want in. But where do you begin? Coming Soon: Part 2: Your First Suit of Armor
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Continue ReadingTrain Like a 15th Century Knight
In 1408, the anonymous book, “Livre des faits de Jean le Meingre, dit Boucicaut” spoke of knighthood, deeds, and the training of one of the most famous and successful knights in history, Jean le Meingre II. Among the training he…
Continue ReadingKing Rene’s Tournament Book
This is a classic in mid 15th century sources for the medieval tournament. Many of the ideas in here are used in various modern armored combat sports today. The entire text and many of the photos are available online if…
Continue ReadingOutdoor Soft Kit Training
Today I joined the rest of The Knights Hall and friends to partake in a little soft kit training. This is where we don light, padded armor and play games to hone our fighting skills. These are fun, short rounds…
Continue ReadingI Need Your Help
Hello friends, I’m just beginning to publicise my journey here on Aspiring Knight dot com and I am wondering what sort of things you would like yto see more of. This might be more vlogging about my training ot my…
Continue ReadingAlternative Workout….
@brianchabot Alternative workout time. ##doitanyway ♬ original sound – brianchabot
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