Today instead of going to the park, I worked on some things I needed to do at home. If we’re being honest, I may have been avoiding practice, but I also made some money working on a dissertation and helped a friend with a sewing project. I think I’m better at actually helping (instead of steam rolling) when I’m busy, so it worked out well.

Nik just indulged me with some fencing games. We did the bean bag drop (timing & judgment), the rope & bean bag (timing), and the glove game (timing and distance). I also showed him some lunges, and he have gave me some feedback on placement of my back foot. My front knee is looking better.

Day 26

Today I did 100 lunges.

More importantly, I went to UWF fencing practice and fenced almost everyone there. I worked with some young men who missed a lot of practice time and then had some fun with the usual group.

I have a fencer with something weird going on. I think it’s biomechanical. It seems like no matter how her sword is balanced or how heavy her sword is, there’s a weakness in her wrists. Her attacks are super wide. If you’ve seen anything like this, please hit me up. I’m at a loss here.

Yesterday I went to SCA practice in Birmingham. I got to fence with people I don’t see a lot.

After practice, Nik and I talked about ways to offer advice to someone who has been doing this longer than you have without being condescending. Everyone received us well, but it’s hard to offer help if you’re worried you’ll come across as a jerk. Again, if you have any insight, please send it my way. I love fencing, and I don’t want to piss anyone off or chase anyone away.

I’m really looking forward to this weekend.