Would this be appropriate for your board?

[Jenn Bahrs]

Greetings!

First, an introduction: I am Jennifer Bahrs, a senior Industrial Design student at the University of Cincinnati (this is year 7 for me). I haven't participated in modern fencing yet; my introduction into swordplay was through the Society of Creative Anachronism (please don't laugh I enjoy it a lot!). We use Del-Tin replicas of Elizabethan rapiers (as well as the occasional schlaeger blade), typically with swept-hilt guards. Many of us study and try to apply the works of masters such as Marozzo and di Grassi. I have truely come to love rapier swordplay. (However, we also have used epees in some of our tournaments.)

My question I pose to this forum:

I am in need of help. I would like to ask some questions, in a new thread, about modern fencing as it pertains to teenagers for the purposes of my current design studio project. I need to gather input from participants (of all ages, but mainly teenagers and parents) of modern fencing to understand what I am designing.

Would it be appropriate for me to make a new thread of this nature on your message board?

Thank you!

- Jennifer Bahrs
Cincinnati, Ohio

(SCA: Lady Brighid MacCumhal, Cadet to Warder Uadahlrich von Sassmannshausen. Rapier Champion of South Oaken Region of the Middle Kingdom.)

[The0ne]

sure, I'm 15 and I can answer any questions that I'm able. You can email me if you want at The_0ne212@hotmail.com

[Black Jeebus]

Yeah but what is with the SCA and those wierd titles.

[Soldier]

Jeez, start a thread with a name like that. I was expecting some shockingly controversial, disgusting, inflammatory whack-job argument!

[damion18d]

Originally posted by Soldier
Jeez, start a thread with a name like that. I was expecting some shockingly controversial, disgusting, inflammatory whack-job argument!

I know I was all worked into a lather myself.

[canthidefromme]

Originally posted by Soldier
Jeez, start a thread with a name like that. I was expecting some shockingly controversial, disgusting, inflammatory whack-job argument!

Not only should gay marraige be allowed, but so should union between human and sheep or other furry farm animal under 4' long.

Better?

[Thomas]

I suppose I could help. Not that experienced at fencing yet. But I am 16 and have had training in some other forms of combat. But what I dont understand is why you need input from our parents?

[The0ne]

yeah, my parents don't know that much about the sport at all. . . They only get the buzzwords "top 32" "footwork" "flick". . . =)

[Tireur]

Would this be appropriate for your board?

Hmmmmmm, I don't know, what do Middle Kingdom wenches wear these days?

[Army Fencer]

Originally posted by Jenn Bahrs
I would like to ask some questions, in a new thread, about modern fencing as it pertains to teenagers for the purposes of my current design studio project.

Hmmm... what are you designing?

I'm curious how you are linking modern fencing and industrial design.

[FoilyGeezer]

Originally posted by Army Fencer
Hmmm... what are you designing?

I'm curious how you are linking modern fencing and industrial design.

OMIGOD She's planning on building a mechanical robot clone of Inquartata! Complete with rapier-sharp-wit and slashing saber banter!

[Army Fencer]

Originally posted by FoilyGeezer
Complete with rapier-sharp-wit and slashing saber banter!

I didn't think cloning that was possible...

[FoilyGeezer]

Originally posted by Army Fencer
I didn't think cloning that was possible...

It is in Cincinnati!

[frenzl]

Originally posted by The0ne
yeah, my parents don't know that much about the sport at all. . . They only get the buzzwords "top 32" "footwork" "flick". . . =)

same thing here

[lfortier]

of course, I'd be glad to help you; (I'm 15) my email is lfortier1000@yahoo.com Hope I can help

[Inquartata]

Originally posted by Army Fencer
I didn't think cloning that was possible...

As DHCJr said on another thread, it's all in translating it into a program....

But if she DOES built a cybernetic me, will it become Governor of California some day?

[Army Fencer]

Originally posted by Inquartata
But if she DOES built a cybernetic me, will it become Governor of California some day?

Now that is scary. *shudder*

To the person who started the thread: it would help if we had an idea of what you are trying to do. I'm sure that we'd help if we can some clue other than musing of a cybernetic Inquartata. **prickles up the spine**

[J.Harris]

I'll help, if I can. My email's jonharris24@hotmail.com , and my parents don't know anything about fencing either... or did you mean parents who fence rather than the parents of fencers?

[KShan5[PrFC]]

I'm 16, I'll help. My parents have picked up a bit, but not much. email is fencer_4_life@yahoo.com

[Squall_Leonhart]

The closest thing to fencing my father knows is kendo. He's been at if for thirty-five years.
16.
email: aki9darkwolfe@hotmail.com