First time back in armour in 3 years.....Scadian goodness.

Urban · Post by **Urban** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:17 am

After three long and dull years, I was finally able to get back in the game this evening. Oh goodness what a fun evening. And what an educational evening!

I learned that I have no stamina whatsoever. After 20 minutes or so of fighting I couldn't connect a blow hard enough for my esteemed opponents to feel anything beyond a gentle tap.

I learned that fighting chicken wing style is bad for several reasons.
- I get hit in the arm a lot (though I hardly feel the forearm/elbow shots. Sir Haroun's bazubands get the Rulon Leman stamp of approval!)
- I get hit in the ribs alot!
-I have no power in my shots (though maybe that was more the stamina issue)

I learned where I need more armour, and doing so I learned what a bruised rib feels like!
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All in all a very fun event for me. Going to address a few issues with my armour and be back on the field next week! Yay.

Fabio Ventura · Post by **Fabio Ventura** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:15 am

The important thing is to of couse have fun! Hitting harder and stamina all improve with time and practice. Do you ever get out to the wednesday practice?

AEiric Orvender · Post by **AEiric Orvender** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:32 am

Welcome back to the game!

Urban · Post by **Urban** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:52 am

I wasn't aware there was a wednesday practice.

Eirik · Post by **Eirik** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:34 am

Welcome back!!! Feels good, aye?? I am recently back after wandering lost for 10 years; I can relate

If it helps, you'll likely get back to where you were within a few practices. It really IS like riding a bike, and you will recall things little by little. I strongly recomend pell work every chance you get to build up your stamina.

I, too, wish you much fun!

Balin50 · Post by **Balin50** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:54 am

Folcric wrote:I wasn't aware there was a wednesday practice.

You are in a huge pool of fighting

Lets see sunday out in glendale is sun dragons practice.

weds is BoA practice at Encanto park at 7pm

and thurs in Twin moons.

There are also several private practices around the valley.

And about 60 mins south in Tucson there is tues night practice.

Balin

Ingvarr · Post by **Ingvarr** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:00 pm

Folcric, is that me or did someone else get you too?

There was definitely a little bit of rust on you, but for three years off, not too much. You were doing good. Duke Arthur's practice on Sundays is a good one to make as well. PM me if you want directions.

Urban · Post by **Urban** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:44 pm

Ya I think you left that one

I'm not going to be able to make Sunday practices in the near future, it's a super busy day for me.

Ingvarr · Post by **Ingvarr** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:49 pm

I understand. It's worth rearranging at least occasionally for. It's guaranteed to help your stamina if not your ribs.

Amanda M · Post by **Amanda M** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:57 pm

The phoenix area is sick with practices. Always makes me jealous.

Ingvarr · Post by **Ingvarr** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:07 pm

You're welcome any time. It's not that long a drive on a weeknight.