Forming your own LED Saber Club. Some guidelines.

[ThreadJack]

What is the general or specific thought on age limits for an LED saber club?

Don't dance around the issue with a PC or Yoda answer   

Speak your mind...gut check...first thought answer.

I do speak of lower end age limit of course, the old guys know when to call it quits or get beat on a regular basis 

This has popped up twice in fairly related topics...LARPing and looking for dueling partners...with mixed results.

Curious what this side of the house thinks.

I'd say you have to be at least 16.

[Master Rel]

I am of the same thought.

16-17 with notarized letter of consent from parents.

*****

Insurance?  A requirement for dueling or not necessary?

[ThreadJack]

Personally, I'd require participants to have SOME degree of medical insurance.

[Master Uilos]

I agree that 16 should be the average age. That being said, we've had 14 year olds come in here and handle themselves better than our grown adults. The main thing to look for is maturity.

And yes, parental consent

[DravvenSol]

Great info!  And while most of it might qualify as "common sense" knowledge, why take the risk of assuming we already knew.  Definitely helpful to have it refreshed to my own thinking.  Thanks, Master Caine!

[DravvenSol]

You guys know anyone in the DFW/Tx area with loads of experience in fencing or kendo? I'm interested in starting a saber group in DFW - or joining one if one exists; so far I don't think so - but unfortunately all I have to contribute is on the theatrical/stage/creativity side. I know character development. And a mustard seed worth of Northern Shaolin Gung Fu.

So, any teacher contacts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[Master Rel]

You guys know anyone in the DFW/Tx area with loads of experience in fencing or kendo? I'm interested in starting a saber group in DFW - or joining one if one exists; so far I don't think so - but unfortunately all I have to contribute is on the theatrical/stage/creativity side. I know character development. And a mustard seed worth of Northern Shaolin Gung Fu.

So, any teacher contacts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Try...

David Sierra@cutting edge fencing center  http://www.cuttingedgefencing.com/

Brenda Waddoups@fencing institute of texas  http://fenceintexas.org/

and others...Dallas area is loaded with fencing clubs

http://www.dallasfencers.com/

http://www.rfcplano.com/

http://lonestarfencingcenter.org/

[DravvenSol]

Awesome! Thanks!

[Master Rel]

Loads of martial arts also...handfuls of kung fu if interested   

[Jedi Knight Aldizzle]

In the process of forming a saber club in Vancouver, WA. Got a few friends getting ready to order their first Ultrasabers. We'll start off with about 5 people probably and will be on the hunt for more! I'm very excited about it. We plan on getting Nova's instructional video to actually learn how to use our beloved sabers. We don't want a bunch of mindless swinging 

I am from Vancouver as well Stockton! And I am currently practicing with a couple friends in choreographing!
perhaps we should introduce each other at some point!

[Stockton]

I am from Vancouver as well Stockton! And I am currently practicing with a couple friends in choreographing!
perhaps we should introduce each other at some point!

Oh no way man! We should totally hook up!

[Bigro83]

I need somebody to move to Dallas, Tx lol. I want to join a saber club. I know I cant be the only saberlover in the DFW but it sure seems that way. I have no sword training but I'm more than willing to learn. I just got my first saber and a few other friends are looking to get one. Could be the beginning of our own club. We'll see.

[Master Rel]

I need somebody to move to Dallas, Tx lol. I want to join a saber club. I know I cant be the only saberlover in the DFW but it sure seems that way. I have no sword training but I'm more than willing to learn. I just got my first saber and a few other friends are looking to get one. Could be the beginning of our own club. We'll see.

Check with these guys...perhaps someone is close

http://www.stargarrison.com/forums/index.php

[Akiji]

im 21, and i have read through this thread a couple times, and it spiked my curiosity. i have at least 9 years of karate-do training, that includes staff and kama training, and some katana ,(but not much) would that be enough to start a club of sorts? im not in any way claiming to be of any master rank. just some thoughts and opinions. i do however found i am capable with the led lightsaber dueling. i have some technique(sloppy if it may be). and how successful has any of you been with it?

[Master Nero Attoru]

im 21, and i have read through this thread a couple times, and it spiked my curiosity. i have at least 9 years of karate-do training, that includes staff and kama training, and some katana ,(but not much) would that be enough to start a club of sorts? im not in any way claiming to be of any master rank. just some thoughts and opinions. i do however found i am capable with the led lightsaber dueling. i have some technique(sloppy if it may be). and how successful has any of you been with it?

It's really up to you.  If you can round up a group of friends, and hopefully obtain some sort of legal protection (insurance or whatever), then that sounds like a good time.  While 9 years of martial arts training may not make you a master, it certainly gives you enough experience to know what you're talking about.  Passing on that knowledge would be very beneficial!