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[eyesofstrength]

[In the video one can see Leonhardt himself, he's relaxing at his desk in his office. The most impressive thing in the room is the fact that the walls have numerous swords and knives displayed. There are various types and ranges of condition. One can even spot a couple of Japanese style weapons among them. It's obvious the man is quite the collector of weapons looking at this. Though looking at his desk and the amount of odd tools and gadgets and the half put together tiny robot, it's not the only thing he does.]

I know I haven't met many here on the network, but I wished to make an offer to those who may have an interest. My name is Leonhardt, feel free to just call me Leon since most have trouble with the name.

I know some here have obtained swords, the skills to use one, or both. I also know that a sword in the hands of the untrained can be quite dangerous.

My offer is this. Since normal training classes may not suit for all of us here I would be willing to set up a special class for those on this network. That way you can also practice using any unique abilities you have learned as well. Since we'll have all levels it will be more of a club or group where lessons will be given and people can practice with each other as well, mostly informal to aid all in gaining experience and good technique.

We'll use the same place where my father teaches his private classes. I have gained permission to rent it out for a very nominal fee, I'll just ask for either a donation or bring some food or drink to share with the others. That way we'll have full use of all the equipment he has so it can be done as safely as possible. I'm my father's assistant instructor and just as qualified to teach as he is. If you do not have a weapon I will do what I can to arrange to get you one that suits any skills you have obtained.

I am not going to limit to any particular age, but if you are under 18 I do need to be aware of this because legally we do have to obtain parent or guardian permission and I have to get you some forms in advance to have them sign.

If you are interested let me know so I can provide a location and time. It will likely be a day on the weekends, more likely Sunday since my father has no classes then.

Comments

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[icy_heavens]

[You have no idea how much he appreciates the lack of freaking out. About a hundred points in your favour, right there.]

Better than how people have usually reacted to me on here. I'll be needing a weapon; I didn't get one from these pulses. Just the skill.

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[eyesofstrength]

[They get kids as young as six in their classes, Leonhardt is used to it.]

Did you get a skill for a particular type of weapon? If so, I can try to find something similar. If not, we can start with a regular foil and work from there.

All our practice weapons are blunted and capped and we do require the use of safety equipment if you have to address parental concerns. Injuries are very few and all in my family are trained in first aid by my mother who is a nurse.

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[icy_heavens]

[Yeah, well. Most six-year-olds aren't heading off to the Dead District in search of werewolves.]

Katana, I'm pretty sure.

[As for the rest, he can sell Granny on it. Just an extention of his reading interests. Really.]

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[eyesofstrength]

[No, they sure aren't. But like he said, old enough to be in danger, old enough to learn defense.]

I have a few in my collection I can loan until you obtain one of your own. Not as many as I have of western blades, but a couple. [And since he's seeing another request, about a katana, he's definitely going to look into getting some wooden practice ones.]

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[icy_heavens]

[Nods. Not that he foresees anytime soon that he'd be able to have his own.]

The sword I handled when I got the ability was a western one, and I just instinctively knew it felt wrong for me. Like I was used to something different.

[eyesofstrength]

The balance is different depending on the weapon type and each style is suited to certain weapon types.

[icy_heavens]

I know. That's what I felt was wrong with the sword: the balance. I still handled it okay, but it didn't suit me.

[eyesofstrength]

And don't take this the wrong way, but how tall are you? Since length can vary among all weapon types I want to be sure it will suit and I know you'd not have adult height yet.

[icy_heavens]

[He holds back an annoyed huff. His height is a bit of a sore spot, but he needs to be practical about this.]

Four foot seven. [At his age, he should be at least a little closer to five feet than that. But no. He had to get the short genes.]

[eyesofstrength]

Thank you. That will help and I know very well you'll find your height to be a great advantage in some ways.