Geselle Test - May 29th, 2010

Kris Urs taking his 2 1/2 hour test for Geselle rank in MEMAG. Our curriculum can be found here memag.net/ranks.html

[@drjdegan]

great job Kris

[@abbasid]

Congradulations. Very thorough!

[@Kondo87]

Congratulations! =) Great performance

[@rolfe40438]

Congratulations to Kris! the kind of dedication and focus required to do this is beyond me i think >> cheers guys!

[@VegaEtereo]

Sweet.

[@MEMAG]

@Leondrian Hey Robert! Thanks for the compliments. Geselle ranks means that Kris can begin to assist instructors in teaching Lehrling students, study other weapons, travel to other schools, and refine existing skills. Our next level, Vorfechter, is the rank of assistant instructors, and the final one is of full instructors. Currently Kris and I are of the same rank, I just hold the provisional rank of Instructor as well.

[@MEMAG]

@MarkHolgate Every technique is a manifestation of core principle, and a solution to a problem. We feel that the practice of these techniques creates better understanding of the art as a whole, and is no way overly taxing to ourselves or our students. This test encompasses every major bit of fencing with the longsword, and with its passing Kris is now ready to move on to the study of other weapons while continuing to refine his technique with this one.

[@Leondrian]

@MEMAG Thanks for clarify that for me. Sounds like a interesting position to have in an organization. That will help him with getting to know the system more and to see much of the finer details of fencing while being assistant instructor. Help him to build up a own way of explaining things to students without putting to much pressure on him. Good system. Thanks, be well & fence without fear. Robert

[@MEMAG]

@MarkHolgate Thanks, and you do the same!

[@MEMAG]

Thanks everyone for the comments, I know that Kris will appreciate reading them! I've also added a link to our curriculum above for those of you who wish to check it out.\.

[@Mittilgil]

cool...

[@AdelaideSwordAcademy]

@MEMAG look, fair enough. just giving my opinion, which is by no means law. enjoy your training!

[@AdelaideSwordAcademy]

@kohutovic i agree. with respect, this looks like you're over loading your younger students full of techniques, rather than working on getting a more modest skill set good. I love how comprehensive this test is, but is that actually an asset for a lower ranking?

[@Leondrian]

Congrats Kris (great work and I love that you have shown an immense interest in these old arts and really have studied the works. ) and congrats MEMAG for adding a most competent swordsman to your group. What do Geselle rank means to you. Are he ready to take on instructing? /Robert Molin Beginners class instructor at GHFS