HEMA Journeyman Porgrams

[Jeremiah Smith]

I think that would certainly work from the standpoint of "learning different HEMA stuff." And while I think the Skype thing is something the HEMA community should explore, I think the Journey is about a lot more than just "learning different HEMA stuff."

great perspective and excellent discussion points, and yes I hope everyone buys their journey books from you.
and I agree on ever aspect of what you said, immersing yourself in another groups training environment is something that would be missed sorely if you went the computer only route, and maybe missing it all together

Could there be a mix of the two? Do a Skype thing for a week or two and then show up at the club and stay for a week or two? You could get the best of both worlds that way...

I also like this Idea, for instance It would be nice to be able to learn some things about the way another group trains before you go, fitness practices, levels of intent that sort of thing, that way when you show up you are prepared at least a bit.

[Jean Chandler]

To me, the whole point is to get you out of your home, your comfortable place, and get you immersed in other cultures and situations - whether that be something as simple as a different "club culture" or literally a whole other country's culture. And honestly, you don't get that deeper immersion during training. You get it in the evenings, after practice, when you're cooking supper or when you're kicked back having a beer, or on the day one of the local members takes you out sight-seeing. You're not only getting to see the way they do their HEMA, you're getting to see the way they live their life, and you're building personal bonds with other members of the HEMA community. When you Skype, you miss out on the "brotherhood and fraternity" part, in my opinion.

QFT


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