Sadly, last week Fulton Place Community League decided to postpone all rentals until further notice. While we agree that this is the safest way to handle the current crisis, we are saddened that it has to be this way.
So, what can we do in the meantime?
- Read… Members, have a look at the resources in the members’ dropbox. There is a LOT there to read, certainly enough to get through a couple of months of isolation. If you are a member and don’t have access to this, please email Johanus and you will be added.
- Practice! Practice your cuts, do movement drills, exercise…
- Watch videos. Some are great, some not-so-much. But you can still learn from them. YouTube is overrun with HEMA videos.
- Chat! Yes, we can talk about this together online. Have a look at The AES Study Hall on Facebook. This is where you can see who members are and start up a chat with someone.
- If you are close enough (and safe from CV-19) you can meet in small groups – 2 to 4 people. The weather is getting nicer and soon you can do this outdoors.
- Write! Work on your scholar projects. There is still a lot to explore in our Western Martial Arts, help yourselves and others by doing some research and writing down what you learn.
What am I doing as an instructor? I am doing all of the above. Yes, I have to be very careful, as I’m one of the vulnerable group, being immunocompromised. The latest news is that between 35% and 70% of people will catch this virus. I can’t be one of them! So, I am writing. I am researching. I am meeting people one-on-one or two at a time (with precautions taken). And, given time, will be releasing some videos that I and other members have recorded earlier for our YouTube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/user/EuropeanSwordmanship ).
Stay safe!
A note for members: your March dues will be applied, on a pro-rated basis, to classes once we begin regularly again. Hopefully soon!
