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Brash 2018 Links and Info

Yeah! We’re doing it again!

It’s almost time for the 2018 Houston Sword Sports Brash Invitational! If you’re coming, here’s what you need to know. First, it’s February 17 – hopefully cooler than the unseasonably hot February we had last year, but no guarantees.

Get Directions to the brewery: 508 W Crosstimbers, Houston TX

Info for non-fencers

Fencing will probably start about 11. The amount of action will vary over time, but if you’re there between noon and three you will probably get to see the most action.

Info for fencers

Epee registration closes at 10:30; Foil registration closes at 12, and Saber registration closes at 1:30.

Preregister on AskFred.net

We’ll have shirts again!

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Armory Clinic with Michael Mergens

Mergens works in his armory

Disclaimer: Michael Mergens will not teach you to shoot fire from your hands at the armory clinic.

Join us for an armory clinic with Michael Mergens, world-class armorer and owner of TheArmorersStore.com. Learn to maintain your equipment, troubleshoot when you’re having problems, and fix it when it breaks.

This 5-hour class consists of discussions, demonstrations and practical exercises covering the following subjects:

    • Discussion of each part for foil, epee and saber (points, blades, grips, pommel nuts, connectors)
    • How each weapon works
    • How to take apart and put together weapons
    • How to test/maintain each weapon
    • How to test/maintain a mask
    • How to repair/maintain bodycords
    • How to troubleshoot problems with a weapon
    • How to rewire a blade
    • How to troubleshoot problems on strip

Students are encouraged to bring equipment to work on. Limited repair parts will be available for purchase. Students will also be provided items to help them with working on their own equipment, such as a copy of the Armorer’s Cheat sheet and a Bending Chain!

Clinic fees: $35 for nonmembers
$30 for Houston Sword Sports members
College student discounts available

To sign up: [hc-hmw snippet=”armory”]

Questions? Email Info@HoustonSwords.com

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Bring a Friend Week: September 25-30

HSS Youth fencers play a fencing game

Bring a friend to Houston Sword Sports and they can help you defend a rope “castle” from invaders!

We’re trying something new this year: Bring a Friend Week! Bring a guest to any HSS class, September 25-30, and they can try fencing for free. They must be the appropriate age for the class: 6-12 for youth beginner classes, 8-12 for youth advanced classes, 13-18 for teen classes, and 18+ for adult classes.

If your friend signs up for a membership, you get a Starbucks gift card and they get 20% off their membership!

We know that you have someone in mind – a pal who thinks fencing sounds interesting, but you haven’t managed to get them to the club yet. Now’s your chance!

Email Liz@HoustonSwords.com if you have any questions, or to sign up your friend ahead of time! Check the Classes page if you need a refresher on the schedule!

Fine print: Eligible guests must not have attended classes at Houston Sword Sports before Sept. 25. To qualify for the promotion, they must purchase a membership by September 30.
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