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Title: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on April 20, 2012, 09:28:15 PM
Lots of people come on looking for sparring partners, so I thought it might be a good idea to have a thread dedicated to said discussions. That way people can just read through and find where members are, or even what events are going on. Even when members are traveling to other locations and possibly have time to meet up for some sparring or ultrasabery goodness.


I am Lucien Kane, and I am officially looking for sparring partners in the Oceanside/Vista area!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Manroon on April 20, 2012, 09:37:44 PM
Manroon here, Anaheim CA. I have very little free time, and am SORELY out of practice, but please hit me up if you want to drop by or meet up and I'll let you know if I can manage it. Otherwise... watch for Rebel Pilots on skateboards carrying various colored blades, because that would be me. ;D

P.S. I also spend a load of time in the Fullerton area. I'm right on the border. ;)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ZequarX on April 20, 2012, 10:04:52 PM
Zequar here! I live in Carrollton, Tx about 20 min north of Dallas. If you are ever in the area, hit me up. My brother and I both spar and plan to make videos and such and would welcome any and all that would want to partake in the festivities  :) I'm married with a little 2 year old so I am busy, but I'm not at the same time  8)

Big Z out!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Cestual on April 20, 2012, 10:10:26 PM
Darth Cestual in Mountain View, AR. Basically the north center part of the state.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Faa-Yal Dragu on April 20, 2012, 11:55:40 PM
not that im likely to find a sparring partner on here, but for what its worth, Faa-yal Dragu, hayling island, hampshire, UK! always up for a battle if someone manages to hit me up, and if anyone from the U.S ends up in england, drop me a line!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on April 21, 2012, 12:26:35 AM
Manroon here, Anaheim CA. I have very little free time, and am SORELY out of practice, but please hit me up if you want to drop by or meet up and I'll let you know if I can manage it. Otherwise... watch for Rebel Pilots on skateboards carrying various colored blades, because that would be me. ;D

P.S. I also spend a load of time in the Fullerton area. I'm right on the border. ;)

 you like the colored blades too? I love those!

Seriously though I'm going to have to meet up with you and Kham Ryn


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Manroon on April 21, 2012, 12:35:58 AM
lol I like em', but I don't have any. I meant I carry many different colors of saber. GB, CG, SRD, SY, FO, AB, BR. But yeah, I too wish to duel you and Spidey. And Shy. I was a little sad we didn't get a chance to step outside and duel, but it was raining at Wondercon and it's doubtful they would have let us have at it in the hall.... XD


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on April 21, 2012, 12:42:17 AM
We need to just set up a time we can all get together and spar, and have lunch and what not.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Kaiden Shardsbane on April 21, 2012, 01:25:32 AM
Saginaw, Michigan, here.  So alone... so alone.  No Con nearby, either.   :'(


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DandoKhaan on April 21, 2012, 01:34:41 AM
Cache Valley UT. its about an hour from SLC. i have very little experience but am a pretty quick learner, i just need someone to spar with to gain that experience. so hit me up if anyone passes through here


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on April 21, 2012, 01:55:20 AM
Southern Gulf coast of Tex'ass...Corpus Christi...for a city this size you would expect some action...sadly this is not the case...plenty of Mexican food places, fishing opportunities, and wind surfing...Star Wars, gaming in general, things I like...not so much...


I am a three hours South of San Antonio and four hours West of Houston...Tex'ass is entirely too big.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Nekesus on April 21, 2012, 02:13:20 AM
Saginaw, Michigan, here.  So alone... so alone.  No Con nearby, either.   :'(

your not that alone.  I live in Canton which is near Ann arbor but you live about 2 hours away from me so maybe if I ever go up north I'll tell you.  Do you ever go skiing cause I do. I also know jmplagiues lives on the west side of the state but that's gonna back atleast 4 hours away from either of us cause iv checked.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Nonymous on April 21, 2012, 02:20:07 AM
Ann Arbor Michigan.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Five-Dragon-Kung-Fu/151556401603401 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Five-Dragon-Kung-Fu/151556401603401)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sword-Lab/158414310840975 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sword-Lab/158414310840975)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taiji-at-The-Cube/114834598529628 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taiji-at-The-Cube/114834598529628)

C'mon by.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Nekesus on April 21, 2012, 02:24:45 AM
Do you live in Ann arbor.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Kaiden Shardsbane on April 21, 2012, 02:25:46 AM
your not that alone.  I live in Canton which is near Ann arbor but you live about 2 hours away from me so maybe if I ever go up north I'll tell you.  Do you ever go skiing cause I do. I also know jmplagiues lives on the west side of the state but that's gonna back atleast 4 hours away from either of us cause iv checked.

Hmm, my GF lives in Grand Rapids, and I head out there every month to see her.  Maybe the three of us could meet up then.  Surely there's a saber group in GR.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Nekesus on April 21, 2012, 02:31:02 AM
Maybe if my mom will let me although you live closer to me then going to grand rapids.  but yeah maybe it all depends.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Nero Attoru on April 21, 2012, 05:35:08 AM
I'm originally from South Jersey, but currently live in North Jersey (Hackettstown if you know where that is).

It's truly unfortunate how spread out we all are  :-\  I know I'd love to meet up with the California crew (Manroon, Kham, Lucien) as well as the rest of you!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on April 21, 2012, 05:42:39 AM
I'm originally from South Jersey, but currently live in North Jersey (Hackettstown if you know where that is).

It's truly unfortunate how spread out we all are  :-\  I know I'd love to meet up with the California crew (Manroon, Kham, Lucien) as well as the rest of you!

I may be buying some property in New York... Nothing's final yet, but the price is right, and we would probably just rent it out... That being said I would have to make a trip out to New York at some point to check the place out.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Temple on April 22, 2012, 05:22:34 AM
Currently Redwood City California, but moving about 40-50 miles east to the east bay Livermore CA.
And im yet to find someone to spar with....


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Skiorh on April 22, 2012, 07:02:29 AM
Outer Rim for me....might as well be, trying to find sparring partners down here in Australia....Grrrr


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Shalateaus on April 22, 2012, 02:14:50 PM
 8) wow most everybodys in cali huh? well im in florida the closed thing we have to a group in larp group in gainesville reinactments with pvc pipes playing knights the historical that is  ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Nekesus on April 22, 2012, 02:30:05 PM
@shalateaus your not entirely alone.  Darth tratus lives in Florida.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Shalateaus on April 22, 2012, 03:20:18 PM
land of the Sith, huh?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on April 22, 2012, 04:22:01 PM
8) wow most everybodys in cali huh? well im in florida the closed thing we have to a group in larp group in gainesville reinactments with pvc pipes playing knights the historical that is  ;D


I am a native of Florida!  Stuck in Tex'ass at the moment, but if I have my way once our last youngling finishes High School next year and is on his way to the Air Force will go back to Florida...

Though to be honest it will be for selfish reasons and not to provide someone a saber dueling partner  :)

What part of Florida are you in?

You mentioned Gainesville, Uof Florida has a an excellent fencing club and I am sure there are a handful of light sabery type among them...the is an age limit because it is a 100% no children gym, focusing on adults and adult skills...I believe 19yrs old is the minimum...but there are other gyms nearby.

http://www.floridafencingacademy.com/FloridaFencingAcademy.com/Welcome.html (http://www.floridafencingacademy.com/FloridaFencingAcademy.com/Welcome.html)
http://www.sfcollege.edu/athletics/index.php?section=clubs/fencing (http://www.sfcollege.edu/athletics/index.php?section=clubs/fencing) 
http://recsports.ufl.edu/sport-clubs/sport-club-directory/fencing (http://recsports.ufl.edu/sport-clubs/sport-club-directory/fencing)

Both of the schools are focused on adult training, which I am a huge fan of...as most fencing clubs are overrun with younglings dropped off for babysitting  :(

But between these gyms I am sure you will find a handful of saberist, especially if you bring yours to one of their practices.

Good luck


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on April 22, 2012, 05:07:30 PM
I know lots of people in Florida!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Shalateaus on April 22, 2012, 05:54:35 PM
 ;D good to hear lucien    8) thanks jedi reb im in eureka which is by salt springs and orange springs and gainesville is just over an hour from my house they had a fair every year and that was what i was talking about btw i dont have a rapier ive got katana,hand and half two sabers and 2 usabers the dsi and redemption ill be sure to check them out some time soon


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on April 22, 2012, 06:22:16 PM
;D good to hear lucien    8) thanks jedi reb im in eureka which is by salt springs and orange springs and gainesville is just over an hour from my house they had a fair every year and that was what i was talking about btw i dont have a rapier ive got katana,hand and half two sabers and 2 usabers the dsi and redemption ill be sure to check them out some time soon

Ah the Land of Lakes!

More lakes than people lol.

Love that part of Florida.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Nekesus on April 23, 2012, 02:44:45 AM
Ah the Land of Lakes!

More lakes than people lol.

Love that part of Florida.

id have to say that is Michigan.  If I remember correctly you will never be more than 6 miles from a body of water.  I think it was less then that but puddles don't count either.  I mean actual lakes.  I also hear Minnesota has a lot of lakes I think.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on April 23, 2012, 04:04:33 AM
True, but that is because the great lakes are great big, but the area of Florida that I speak of has so many lakes it is crazy

http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&q=orange+springs+fl&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x88e63c2e88fdf751:0x5dbe80480337386b,Orange+Springs,+FL&gl=us&ei=WNSUT4GSA-W22gWiz-3qBA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCYQ8gEwAA (http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&q=orange+springs+fl&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x88e63c2e88fdf751:0x5dbe80480337386b,Orange+Springs,+FL&gl=us&ei=WNSUT4GSA-W22gWiz-3qBA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCYQ8gEwAA)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Waxman on April 23, 2012, 06:25:57 AM
I currently live in the Long Beach area of California.

So, Lucien, Manroon, and Kham, we should seriously meet up sometime for a duel... or eight!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Veldryne on April 23, 2012, 02:26:57 PM
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada here.

I have one  buddy i used to spar with years ago thats getting into sabers as well but he hates social media of any kind so the only time he is on these forums is to read a thread i send him or check out pictures of other people's customizations.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ZequarX on April 25, 2012, 05:47:09 PM
@Jedi Relmeob

Why the Tex'ass? I've been here my whole life and it's not that bad...


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: RLYHYPERGUY on April 25, 2012, 09:31:59 PM
I don't feel comfortable revealing my EXACT location, but I'm in the Midessa area of Texas. Only for a few more months, though! Then I'm off to Baylor University!  ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ZequarX on April 25, 2012, 09:46:41 PM
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I don't feel comfortable revealing my EXACT location, but I'm in the Midessa area of Texas. Only for a few more months, though! Then I'm off to Baylor University! 

Congratz man! Too bad RG3 is heading to the draft cuz the football team was getting real good. If you like womens bball though...they pretty much dominate haha!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: RLYHYPERGUY on April 25, 2012, 10:07:05 PM
Congratz man! Too bad RG3 is heading to the draft cuz the football team was getting real good. If you like womens bball though...they pretty much dominate haha!

Haha I'm usually not a sports fan but Baylor sports has my interest! lol.

Okay, back on topic!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on April 26, 2012, 01:14:00 AM
@Jedi Relmeob

Why the Tex'ass? I've been here my whole life and it's not that bad...

I am a native born Floridian...blue water compared to brown...hot but it rains and cools things off compared to hot but it gets hotter than the night comes and it is merely hot...green, flowers, fruit trees compared to brown plants, dried scrubs, and dust...sigh.

I am not all about one place or another, but after Florida, Virgin Islands, Belize, and Hawaii...Tex'ass is about right...one more year and the last youngling graduates and is off to the Air Force then we can finally leave, whew.

:)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ice on April 30, 2012, 03:03:21 AM
I'm just outside Philly in PA, I'd love to have a weekly or by-weekly meet up with other saber enthusiasts.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stockton on April 30, 2012, 08:20:18 AM
Vancouver, Washington!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: rezeb360 on May 01, 2012, 03:18:19 PM
I too would like a sparring partner, south Orlando,FL is were I'm at. pm me for a meet up. :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Cpt_Reaper0232 on May 03, 2012, 12:55:53 PM
Evening fellow Sith and Jedi. Just wondering if there are any groups in Melbourne (I am in Ballarat so it's just a train trip away). Currently I don't own a saber of my own just yet, however I do intend to get a pair of them when my funds are...more fund-ier. I want to get a RGB Bellicose and a Raven-Raven staff in Blazing Red.

I have already decided on a Sith for my persona, how far Dark I am not sure.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 03, 2012, 05:03:47 PM
Darth Skiorh is in Australia, though I'm not entirely sure where. lol

Australia's a small country right? lol I'm just kidding of course.

Man I need to get out to Australia one of these days.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 03, 2012, 09:13:48 PM
Darth Skiorh is in Australia, though I'm not entirely sure where. lol

Australia's a small country right? lol I'm just kidding of course.

Man I need to get out to Australia one of these days.

...and then stay  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Faa-Yal Dragu on May 03, 2012, 09:46:06 PM
(groans) im far too far away from you lot to get a decent sparring match... hmmm (waves hand) everyone wants to move to hayling island, uk.. and bring sabers...


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TheHobbitofDune on May 03, 2012, 09:48:05 PM
Greetings all!

I live in Sherwood, Oregon and am wondering if anyone lives near me. I would love to start sparring and get some pointers since I'm still a newbie.  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Infantrymyers on May 04, 2012, 01:22:15 AM
Midwest Illinois, getting my saber in a day or two looking to train/spar with ataru


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 04, 2012, 01:24:19 AM
...and then stay  :)

Right!?!! A guy could get used to things out there.

Edit: One of these days, I want to do a dueling tour around the U.S. Just hop on my bike and tour the entire U.S. and stop and duel with people from around the country.



Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Infantrymyers on May 04, 2012, 01:44:20 AM
haha come through Illinois we'll see what you're made of


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Veldryne on May 04, 2012, 01:52:48 AM
heh lucien im only 4 hours past the border in winnipeg, you could come up this way too


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 04, 2012, 01:53:39 AM
What an odd thing to say...I know what I am made of already...99% of my mass is made up of the six elements oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus...with some trace 0.85% composed of potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, and magnesium.

:)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Infantrymyers on May 04, 2012, 02:06:59 AM
What an odd thing to say...I know what I am made of already...99% of my mass is made up of the six elements oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus...with some trace 0.85% composed of potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, and magnesium.

:)

what about that .15 that you left uncounted for?  :P still more than i knew


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 04, 2012, 02:34:27 AM
what about that .15 that you left uncounted for?  :P still more than i knew


    .15% unobtainium


 :o ::) ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Infantrymyers on May 04, 2012, 02:58:39 AM

    .15% unobtainium


 :o ::) ;D

haha clever  :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TheHobbitofDune on May 04, 2012, 04:23:23 AM
Aw man, nobody lives in Oregon? Darn. I'm going to need to invent one of those floating training robots that shoots out lasers.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Solinus on May 04, 2012, 04:50:01 AM
San Diego, CA here. Have tried and tried to find sparring partners. I have also tried to get a group together to do flash mobs as well. Everyone I know is into zombies right now. Haha!!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 04, 2012, 05:02:14 AM
San Diego, CA here. Have tried and tried to find sparring partners. I have also tried to get a group together to do flash mobs as well. Everyone I know is into zombies right now. Haha!!

I know guys in Poway, who duel, I'm in Oceanside, we meet up every Sunday if you're down for that.... I know O side is a bit of a drive though.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 04, 2012, 05:11:56 AM
Sorry for the double post. I got ahead of myself lol I might have to look into actually touring the country one of these days. I'll tell you guys what, if I win this harley davidson contest... I may have to seriously consider it.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Temple on May 04, 2012, 05:38:11 AM
>:) haha yes tour... duel....muhahahaaa


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stephen Strange on May 04, 2012, 06:28:29 AM
I have a meeting setup topic running for this part of Europe...

Are there any more dutch people on these forums btw?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: R2doubleD2 on May 04, 2012, 02:46:02 PM
now that i have more than one saber, i have no problem finding opponents. between the kids, the girlfriend, coworkers, ect, its hard to show my blades to anyone and NOT end up in a battle. challengers come quickly if your willing to share


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Solinus on May 04, 2012, 05:57:39 PM
I know guys in Poway, who duel, I'm in Oceanside, we meet up every Sunday if you're down for that.... I know O side is a bit of a drive though.

Yeah, O Side is definitely a bit of a drive. I live almost on the border in Chula Vista. But I work in Sorrento Valley, which is halfway (almost) to Oceanside.

What I want to do (so VERY badly) is to get a group together for flash mob scenes. That would be full of awesome!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Temple on May 07, 2012, 03:15:56 AM
Yeah, O Side is definitely a bit of a drive. I live almost on the border in Chula Vista. But I work in Sorrento Valley, which is halfway (almost) to Oceanside.

What I want to do (so VERY badly) is to get a group together for flash mob scenes. That would be full of awesome!
haha ROAD TRIP


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TheHobbitofDune on May 07, 2012, 03:26:58 AM
haha ROAD TRIP


I'm in  :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 07, 2012, 03:37:41 AM
Let's do it!!!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TheHobbitofDune on May 07, 2012, 03:41:26 AM
Let us all meet up at some random park in the middle of the USA. Every single forum member close enough and anyone willing to fly over from a different country. We can have a massive get-together and party and stuff.  :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Infantrymyers on May 07, 2012, 04:24:31 AM
just come over to illinois we're right in the middle  8)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 07, 2012, 04:33:39 AM
just come over to illinois we're right in the middle  8)

Lol, I think Lebanon, Kansas is center...you are two states off center  :)

Most likely a per state consideration might be the first step.



Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TheHobbitofDune on May 07, 2012, 04:33:55 AM
just come over to illinois we're right in the middle  8)

Sounds good to me  8)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Infantrymyers on May 07, 2012, 04:47:10 AM
Sounds good to me  8)

woohoo theres one more vote :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TheHobbitofDune on May 07, 2012, 04:49:45 AM
Even though I do agree you are two states off or so, but oh well  :P

Would be fun. We could all bring grills and stuff and have a giant BBQ feast. Then we can pull out the lightsabers and have a massive jedi vs. sith war.

Man, I really want to do this now  :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Infantrymyers on May 07, 2012, 04:53:01 AM
haha sounds good, there are plenty of area's it could be done in my area


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TheHobbitofDune on May 07, 2012, 04:54:47 AM
Thats good :D I need to practice my swordplay though.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 07, 2012, 04:55:02 AM
Lol, we should do it in the state that has the most forum members...I suspect Tex'ass has a handful  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TheHobbitofDune on May 07, 2012, 04:56:01 AM
Lol, we should do it in the state that has the most forum members...i suspect Tex'ass has a handful  :)

GENIUS.

Plus Texas has the best BBQ  ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 07, 2012, 04:59:27 AM
GENIUS.

Plus Texas has the best BBQ  ;D


It has good BBQ...but I have been all over...I do like sauce, beans with my chili, and keeping Mesquite far from my grill  :)

But yes, Tex'ass is close enough to center...Austin, San Antonio, or Houston...   :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 07, 2012, 05:07:15 AM
I say California then, after all that is where Ultra and Deep are from... plus who doesn't want to go to disneyland or medieval times?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TheHobbitofDune on May 07, 2012, 05:08:15 AM
I say California then, after all that is where Ultra and Deep are from... plus who doesn't want to go to disneyland or medieval times?

I grew up in California :D Lived there half my life. I'm only a few hours away too. Well, define 'few'.



Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Temple on May 07, 2012, 05:09:47 AM
Well bay area ca has a ton of peeps

Probally could entice some of the GG knights for a flashmob


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TheHobbitofDune on May 07, 2012, 05:14:12 AM
We should have a choreographed lightsaber dance flashmob.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Cpt_Reaper0232 on May 07, 2012, 05:21:07 AM
Come on Aussies! We can't let them have all the fun! In all seriousness I would fly over just to take part if A) I could afford to do so, B) I had a saber already and C) It didn't conflict with my life right now.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TheHobbitofDune on May 07, 2012, 05:22:41 AM
Come on Aussies! We can't let them have all the fun! In all seriousness I would fly over just to take part if A) I could afford to do so, B) I had a saber already and C) It didn't conflict with my life right now.

Aww  :( We would love to include you guys if we could. You guys over there could just organize your own flashmob though  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 07, 2012, 05:24:18 AM
I say California then, after all that is where Ultra and Deep are from... plus who doesn't want to go to disneyland or medieval times?


Hmmm well I'm from Florida, so I would say...anyone who wants to go to a bigger, better, and newer Disney World/Animal Kingdom/MGM Studios/EPCOT/etc. and we have Medieval Times also...in the same area the are also other dinner theater with BenHur-ish chariot races and more...Universal Studios...hotels are much more reasonable...sigh...I can not wait to leave this darn state and get back home...


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Cpt_Reaper0232 on May 07, 2012, 05:26:25 AM
Aww  :( We would love to include you guys if we could. You guys over there could just organize your own flashmob though  :)

That would be beyond awesome. The trouble is, how many Sith and Jedi are down here? I have been trying to find groups in Melbourne but thus far I can't find any.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TheHobbitofDune on May 07, 2012, 05:28:32 AM
That would be beyond awesome. The trouble is, how many Sith and Jedi are down here? I have been trying to find groups in Melbourne but thus far I can't find any.

I know exactly what you mean. I'm practically the only person on these forums that lives in Oregon. Which really sucks.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Infantrymyers on May 07, 2012, 05:30:05 AM
yup i think i may be the only one from Illinois


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TheHobbitofDune on May 07, 2012, 05:31:14 AM
I'm moving back to California, but that won't be any time soon. Going to finish college here first most likely.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 07, 2012, 05:43:02 AM
That would be beyond awesome. The trouble is, how many Sith and Jedi are down here? I have been trying to find groups in Melbourne but thus far I can't find any.

I know there are saber types down your way...

turiansniper
Xenex
DarthRavik
Stopher (I think?)
Lord Neomorph
Darth Skiorh
etc.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Cpt_Reaper0232 on May 07, 2012, 06:32:30 AM
I know there are saber types down your way...

turiansniper
Xenex
DarthRavik
Stopher (I think?)
Lord Neomorph
Darth Skiorh
etc.


So from what I understand there are no saber groups, only individuals spread out. If only we could get group going...Australia isn't THAT big


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 07, 2012, 12:00:51 PM
So from what I understand there are no saber groups, only individuals spread out. If only we could get group going...Australia isn't THAT big

Ultra has noted before that a bunch of ultra sabers go down to Oz...I am not sure if there are any saber groups, sounds like there is some spreading out among the ones i have found so far...surely someone is close to you to start a group.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master VorNach on May 09, 2012, 10:52:30 AM
One more in the  Ann Arbor , Michigan area.
There seems to be a cluster here in Southeast Michigan .


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: forceflaw on May 09, 2012, 07:42:40 PM
I am near Hershey PA willing to travel a bit for some dueling.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on May 10, 2012, 06:12:49 AM
I'm just outside Philly in PA, I'd love to have a weekly or by-weekly meet up with other saber enthusiasts.


ice, PA Jedi (Philadelphia) still exists, they're a choreo group with extremely limited sparring.

Next class might be May 18th.

http://www.pajedi.com (http://www.pajedi.com)
http://facebook.com/PAJedi (http://facebook.com/PAJedi)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on May 10, 2012, 06:22:39 AM
I am near Hershey PA willing to travel a bit for some dueling.


Hello, Capital City Jedi Knights is a choreography group (no dueling / no sparring) near you, if you are interested.

http://www.facebook.com/CapitalCityJediKnights (http://facebook.com/CapitalCityJediKnights)
http://www.capcityjedi.org/forum/ (http://www.capcityjedi.org/forum/)
http://www.capcityjedi.org/ (http://www.capcityjedi.org/)

- Stiletto


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master VorNach on May 10, 2012, 08:05:34 AM
Ann Arbor , Michigan

http://annarborsword.com/ (http://annarborsword.com/)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Five-Dragon-Kung-Fu/151556401603401 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Five-Dragon-Kung-Fu/151556401603401)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sword-Lab/158414310840975 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sword-Lab/158414310840975)

Grand Rapids is a bit of a haul from here but not insurmountable with some planning.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 10, 2012, 12:26:51 PM
Hello, Capital City Jedi Knights is a choreography group (no dueling / no sparring) near you, if you are interested.

[url]http://facebook.com/capcityjedi[/url] ([url]http://facebook.com/capcityjedi[/url])
[url]http://www.capcityjedi.org/forum/[/url] ([url]http://www.capcityjedi.org/forum/[/url])
[url]http://www.capcityjedi.org/[/url] ([url]http://www.capcityjedi.org/[/url])

- Stiletto


I gotta say, the idea of a choreographic club sounds appealing...I am way down in South Tex'ass but still I like this idea.

Gives you time to build relationships, learn positions and techniques without breaking your toys ("I broke my sabre the first day!"), and in general lets you develop a style which is far different than imagining that you are doing the same with amateur efforts like saber practice with Joe (Darth "insert") down the street and Sam (Grand Master Jedi "insert") your kid brother.

Then from there, find a sparring partner.

A good plan in my book, especially for the untrained and those who just want to be part of the situation without breaking knuckles and toys  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on May 10, 2012, 01:50:28 PM
I gotta say, the idea of a choreographic club sounds appealing...I am way down in South Tex'ass but still I like this idea.

As I'm sure you're aware, there are a few choreo clubs in Texas, but they're mostly middle of the state, near Austin and Houston. I'd imagine that's a several hour drive. There's also 1-2 groups in San Antonio.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 11, 2012, 01:39:44 AM
Houston is a 250mi 4.5hr drive...one way   :o

Austin is a 240mi 4.25hr drive...one way   >:(

San Antonio is a bit more reasonable, 175mi 3.1hr drive...one way  ::)

It would be nice to meet up with a group but at $3.70 a gal...every trip I could buy at least one saber if not two lol...sigh...


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 11, 2012, 04:35:36 AM
Houston is a 250mi 4.5hr drive...one way   :o

Austin is a 240mi 4.25hr drive...one way   >:(

San Antonio is a bit more reasonable, 175mi 3.1hr drive...one way  ::)

It would be nice to meet up with a group but at $3.70 a gal...every trip I could buy at least one saber if not two lol...sigh...

HAHA!!!! 3.70 a gallon... Man Texas looks better and better everyday.

My parents just bought 16 acres of land for half the price it would cost me to buy 3 acres of land out here.... Man I'm so jealous... What I would do with 16 acres.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 11, 2012, 04:58:11 AM
HAHA!!!! 3.70 a gallon... Man Texas looks better and better everyday.

My parents just bought 16 acres of land for half the price it would cost me to buy 3 acres of land out here.... Man I'm so jealous... What I would do with 16 acres.

I would look to Nevada long before I would ever consider Tex'ass...just too hot.  It is a huge state with lots of environmental options, but the great places to live know it and charge you for the privilege...nothing inexpensive.

I have been looking at Nevada to open a themed camp/bed and breakfast (think a space colony station like Space:1999)...loads of adult (not "adult"...but rather not kid focused or even that kid friendly...some light science, digging for alien bones/artifacts, etc.), dome buildings, hydroponics, and more.

The land I was bidding on is 40mins East of Reno, 10 acres for $5000.

Hot during the day (I see solar radiation to run my light collectors and heat my black surface elements)
Cool/cold at night (used to keep the facility cool the next day with underground air circulators)

There are great deals if you just want land...some near lakes.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: BenPass on May 11, 2012, 05:08:56 AM
Rel, you're only paying $0.97 a liter. We're paying $1.45! Yeah...Nova Scotia gas prices sick.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 11, 2012, 05:14:25 AM
lol Jedi Relmeob, but I like the woodsy areas in Texas... I hate the desert... 29 Palms was enough desert for me.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 11, 2012, 05:45:22 AM
There are lots of different zones in this giant state...but the good places cost the ducats  :)

The desert fits my theme and being close to Reno with allow me to have a market to sell my surplus vegies, mushrooms, fish, and prawns  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 11, 2012, 06:16:06 AM
There are lots of different zones in this giant state...but the good places cost the ducats  :)

The desert fits my theme and being close to Reno with allow me to have a market to sell my surplus vegies, mushrooms, fish, and prawns  :)

Yeah I just got enough of Tattooine with Iraq and 29 Palms. I always feel more in touch with things, and more balanced when there are lots of trees and such for me. I like the humidity in Texas believe it or not... makes it easy to lose weight when you want to.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Solinus on May 11, 2012, 07:01:22 AM
Yeah I just got enough of Tattooine with Iraq and 29 Palms. I always feel more in touch with things, and more balanced when there are lots of trees and such for me. I like the humidity in Texas believe it or not... makes it easy to lose weight when you want to.

Same here... Tatooine all through both Saudi and Iraq...

Ya'll could just come join me in San Diego. It's expensive as hell. Gas prices are high ($4.17 is the cheapest atm). My 1 bedroom apartment is $995/month. Traffic sucks.

But... We've got beaches... babes.. bikinis.. wonderful weather ALL YEAR ROUND. The job market is not bad.

Oh did I mention we got babes? In bikinis?? On the beaches???


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 11, 2012, 07:18:35 AM
Same here... Tatooine all through both Saudi and Iraq...

Ya'll could just come join me in San Diego. It's expensive as hell. Gas prices are high ($4.17 is the cheapest atm). My 1 bedroom apartment is $995/month. Traffic sucks.

But... We've got beaches... babes.. bikinis.. wonderful weather ALL YEAR ROUND. The job market is not bad.

Oh did I mention we got babes? In bikinis?? On the beaches???

lol I'm already out here! I scored my Cali girl too HAHA!!! I had my eye on a 3 acre property out in Vista, there's no house or anything on it, and it costs 155,000 dollars. If I were to get the job I'm going for, I would probably snag that up and put a house out there, and probably a killer workshop/possibly a training room as well.



Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Solinus on May 11, 2012, 04:40:24 PM
lol I'm already out here! I scored my Cali girl too HAHA!!! I had my eye on a 3 acre property out in Vista, there's no house or anything on it, and it costs 155,000 dollars. If I were to get the job I'm going for, I would probably snag that up and put a house out there, and probably a killer workshop/possibly a training room as well.



Wait, what?! Dude.. that's rad! I live in Chula Vista but work up in Mira Mesa. Sorrento Valley actually. Definitely need to hook up and do some sparring or whatnot!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 11, 2012, 04:51:21 PM
Yup! If you want next Sunday we meet at 11 but we'll go from like 11 to 4 so feel free to swing by. We have a guy coming up from Poway.

I'd say this Sunday, because we meet every Sunday, but this Sunday is Mother's Day, I guess I need to treat my wife to something special!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Solinus on May 11, 2012, 05:50:32 PM
I guess I need to treat my wife to something special!

Good call. ;)

Yeah, if you want to PM me with a location, feel free. Sundays are great days for me. I drop my kids off with their mom on Sunday mornings and I am free the rest of the day. Most of the times I'm just kind of sitting around doing nothing.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 11, 2012, 06:15:37 PM
Good call. ;)

Yeah, if you want to PM me with a location, feel free. Sundays are great days for me. I drop my kids off with their mom on Sunday mornings and I am free the rest of the day. Most of the times I'm just kind of sitting around doing nothing.

I'll get that to you before next Sunday!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ZequarX on May 11, 2012, 09:47:22 PM
Quote
Yeah I just got enough of Tattooine with Iraq and 29 Palms. I always feel more in touch with things, and more balanced when there are lots of trees and such for me. I like the humidity in Texas believe it or not... makes it easy to lose weight when you want to.

I concur lol. Hope you get to come down this summer, LK!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jammo on May 11, 2012, 10:12:16 PM
Phoenix, Arizona's home of contact dueling is my yard... we don't get stupid, but get used to the idea of a sore knuckle here and there. Phoenix Comic Con is also coming up, so if you're partaking, feel free to message me or just look for the guy with the golf bag of lightsabers. You can't do anything at the event, but I recruit there a bit.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: whitmers on May 13, 2012, 09:44:29 PM
Anyone kicking around in Seattle?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Infantrymyers on May 15, 2012, 01:54:27 AM
ok thats it i need a unit transfer  :P


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: KashiAtaru on May 15, 2012, 02:02:56 AM
Anyone near Htown?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: KashiAtaru on May 15, 2012, 02:18:07 AM
As I'm sure you're aware, there are a few choreo clubs in Texas, but they're mostly middle of the state, near Austin and Houston. I'd imagine that's a several hour drive. There's also 1-2 groups in San Antonio.

Where in Houston? Do they have websites? Thanks!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on May 15, 2012, 02:42:20 AM
Where in Houston? Do they have websites? Thanks!

Sorry, a misunderstanding.

See my "Giant List of Lightsaber Clubs" for more info. Supposedly, the closest clubs are in Austin Texas and Round Rock Texas, a three hour drive in each case. There was a Houston Jedi but it has been closed over 1.5 years.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 15, 2012, 03:09:37 AM
Htown?

Who says Htown lol?

Too funny...anyway, you might try looking these guys up...there are several in your area

http://www.501st.com/members/garrisonglance.php?garrisonId=21 (http://www.501st.com/members/garrisonglance.php?garrisonId=21)
http://www.rebellegion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=38545 (http://www.rebellegion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=38545)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: KashiAtaru on May 16, 2012, 11:09:36 PM
I say Htown! Lol thanks for the info guys! I'll look into it!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: rezeb360 on May 18, 2012, 02:51:12 AM
Any one in central FL orlando area I'll be at star wars weekends tomorrow.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on May 19, 2012, 08:28:07 PM
Any one in central FL orlando area I'll be at star wars weekends tomorrow.


I know one guy here: http://www.saberwars.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=6064 (http://www.saberwars.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=6064)
He's a member of NYJedi who moved to Florida. He want to start his own choreo club.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 19, 2012, 09:26:34 PM
(http://www.saberwars.com/forum/download/file.php?avatar=5412_1300582281.jpg)


Jedi Pirate...interesting   ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Infantrymyers on May 19, 2012, 09:35:52 PM
haha we're getting sidetracked i think  :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthEtherinzi on May 20, 2012, 05:40:26 AM
I'm from Florida, around Orlando. I've actually gotten 5 or 6 of my friends into ultra sabers and we've developed a fighting system with it (it's pretty damn larpy, but still, lightsabers). Anyone near?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 20, 2012, 06:00:41 AM
It would be really cool if members started setting up meeting times, that people could look to this thread to find!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: rezeb360 on May 20, 2012, 11:25:34 AM
I'm from Florida, around Orlando. I've actually gotten 5 or 6 of my friends into ultra sabers and we've developed a fighting system with it (it's pretty damn larpy, but still, lightsabers). Anyone near?
I'm in poinciana and work 192.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: rezeb360 on May 20, 2012, 11:38:04 AM
I know one guy here: [url]http://www.saberwars.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=6064[/url] ([url]http://www.saberwars.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=6064[/url])
He's a member of NYJedi who moved to Florida. He want to start his own choreo club.
Interesting... Now dose he realize there is already, a Jedi chapter through the rebel legion? ;)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 20, 2012, 01:24:08 PM
I'm in poinciana and work 192.

What does that mean?

192?

Hmmm is it a code?

I'll try..."I'm in Texas and work 15 blue pineapple cheese!"

lol

:)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on May 20, 2012, 03:42:32 PM
Interesting... Now dose he realize there is already, a Jedi chapter through the rebel legion? ;)

In recent years, the Rebel Legion in the US does not really do choreographed lightsaber performances. Even if they somehow do a performance, they are restricted to "canon" fights - with fully canon characters - re-enacting Anakin vs. Obi-Wan, Luke vs. Vader, Obi-Wan vs. Vader, Anakin and Obi-Wan vs. Dooku, etc. At non-Lucas-approved/sponsored events, although the "canon fight" limitation is removed, they're still restricted by club charter to their canon characters and costumes.

So if you desire to invent your own Jedi or Sith characters and choreograph an "original" fight, you must form your own club, although it will be unlikely you will ever receive Lucasfilm approval/sponsorship. Or at least that is my understanding of it.

Anyhow, this is off-topic. (If a Rebel Legion member would like to correct me, please be my guest - I may have drunk too deeply from the SaberWars kool-aid. ;) )


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: rezeb360 on May 20, 2012, 05:12:51 PM
So if you desire to invent your own Jedi or Sith characters and choreograph an "original" fight, you must form your own club, although it will be unlikely you will ever receive Lucasfilm approval/sponsorship. Or at least that is my understanding of it.

Anyhow, this is off-topic. (If a Rebel Legion member would like to correct me, please be my guest - I may have drunk too deeply from the SaberWars kool-aid. ;) )
Regardless i thank you for pointing me in his direction perhaps i shall look more closely. lol.

What does that mean?

192?

Hmmm is it a code?

I'll try..."I'm in Texas and work 15 blue pineapple cheese!"

lol

:)
lol Relmeob. If any one that lives in the area, is near they would know that 192 is infact US192, beter known as Irlo Bronson memorail HWY or E. vine street.ect... ::) 8)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 20, 2012, 08:29:24 PM
Most of my family lived in O'town (and yes, lots of people call it O'town lol) and I spent many many a day and night roaming about there.  I lived in Castleberry, Winter Park, and across the way in Canaveral.

So I figured that you meant one of the many confusing highways...North is West, South is East, and it changes again depending on where you are...just crazy.

:)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthEtherinzi on May 20, 2012, 09:10:04 PM
Most of my family lived in O'town (and yes, lots of people call it O'town lol) and I spent many many a day and night roaming about there.  I lived in Castleberry, Winter Park, and across the way in Canaveral.

So I figured that you meant one of the many confusing highways...North is West, South is East, and it changes again depending on where you are...just crazy.

:)

Aw shiz. I live in O'Town (we have to kill anyone who actually says that, though).


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 20, 2012, 09:37:05 PM
Aw shiz. I live in O'Town (we have to kill anyone who actually says that, though).

Agreed!

I am a native born Floridian and I use O'town for tourists lol...Of course O'town means Orange town and not Orlando..."Let's go to O'town for some OJ!"


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: EdgarYoung on May 21, 2012, 03:32:58 AM
Ahoy fellow Saber fighters,
I am Edgar Young, the Jedi Pirate.  Former member of NY Jedi and now live in Lakeland, FL which is in the Tampa Bay area and about 40 minutes from Orlando.  I have been looking to put together my own Jedi group like NY Jedi where you create your own characters and use a lightsaber to fight.

i know there are people on this forum who would like to form a group like I would.  If you are truly interested in starting something amazing than please, shoot me a message either here or email me at HotCat1230@aol.com. 

If you are wondering who I am, I will post my bio up on the forum soon so, please be on the lookout for that.

So, to all who feel the force and want to start a saber group, contact me and let's get started.

May the Force be with you!

Edgar Young


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 22, 2012, 07:53:57 AM
I'll be in Texas from June 6 to the 13th... I'll be spending lots of time with family... but if someone wants to meet up shoot me a PM...


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: KashiAtaru on May 22, 2012, 09:08:59 PM
I'll be in Texas from June 6 to the 13th... I'll be spending lots of time with family... but if someone wants to meet up shoot me a PM...

Where in Texas?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 22, 2012, 11:42:45 PM
Where in Texas?

Buffalo Texas, it's about 2 hours North of Houston, and 2 hours South of Dallas.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: MajinKnux on May 23, 2012, 09:31:34 PM
Anyone in Utah?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: quillen on May 23, 2012, 10:13:30 PM
In recent years, the Rebel Legion in the US does not really do choreographed lightsaber performances. Even if they somehow do a performance, they are restricted to "canon" fights - with fully canon characters - re-enacting Anakin vs. Obi-Wan, Luke vs. Vader, Obi-Wan vs. Vader, Anakin and Obi-Wan vs. Dooku, etc. At non-Lucas-approved/sponsored events, although the "canon fight" limitation is removed, they're still restricted by club charter to their canon characters and costumes.

So if you desire to invent your own Jedi or Sith characters and choreograph an "original" fight, you must form your own club, although it will be unlikely you will ever receive Lucasfilm approval/sponsorship. Or at least that is my understanding of it.

Anyhow, this is off-topic. (If a Rebel Legion member would like to correct me, please be my guest - I may have drunk too deeply from the SaberWars kool-aid. ;) )

we have been putting on saber fights as part of the rebel legion for the past 3 years.  our fights are not canon and we are not face characters.  as far as i know the only rule is we cant involve the audience or teach them anything about using a sabre


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: KashiAtaru on May 24, 2012, 02:28:38 AM
Buffalo Texas, it's about 2 hours North of Houston, and 2 hours South of Dallas.

Darn. Too far for me. :( Swing a saber for me! Lol


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on May 24, 2012, 03:06:01 AM
we have been putting on saber fights as part of the rebel legion for the past 3 years.  our fights are not canon and we are not face characters.  as far as i know the only rule is we cant involve the audience or teach them anything about using a sabre

If you head over to SaberWars, you'll see my thread re: Rebel Legion choreo/reenactments of fights and the feedback of one NYC Rebel Legion/501st member there. I'm starting to think that it comes down to how much individual Garrisons/Bases adhere to the overall rules. Some know just how far to push things.

Anyhow, this is far off topic, so shutting up now.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on May 24, 2012, 03:34:02 AM
On-topic: This forum could _really_ use a "Member Map" plugin.
http://forums.ultrasabers.com/vbgooglemapme.php (http://forums.ultrasabers.com/vbgooglemapme.php)

People wouldn't have to post their exact Lat/Long, just... city?

Hopefully the forum admins will consider this suggestion. :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: RabidFuzzle on May 25, 2012, 08:56:45 PM
SF Bay Area, California here. Work in SF but live in Hayward.

-RF


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: jeff275 on May 30, 2012, 12:39:24 AM
Just got my first saber. I got what I believe to be a Phantasm V3, but since I got it at the Comic Con here in Phoenix, I don't know for sure. I am looking for anyone in the area of Phoenix to spar with. I have been sparring with bokken and shanai off and for a few years now. 


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: jeff275 on May 30, 2012, 12:51:38 AM
shinai**


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jammo on May 30, 2012, 02:01:04 AM
Just got my first saber. I got what I believe to be a Phantasm V3, but since I got it at the Comic Con here in Phoenix, I don't know for sure. I am looking for anyone in the area of Phoenix to spar with. I have been sparring with bokken and shanai off and for a few years now. 

AHA!!! Did you see the people with the golf bag full of lightsabers?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: KashiAtaru on May 30, 2012, 02:11:38 AM
Just got my first saber. I got what I believe to be a Phantasm V3, but since I got it at the Comic Con here in Phoenix, I don't know for sure. I am looking for anyone in the area of Phoenix to spar with. I have been sparring with bokken and shanai off and for a few years now. 

Darn! 12 years ago and I would've met up with you. Lol Used to live in Phoenix. How's the weather these days?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: jeff275 on May 30, 2012, 02:17:30 AM
Mostly hot, with a mild chance of blistering  :D 12 years ago I would have been in Texas and did not know much about swordsmanship. Who am I kidding, I still don't know much. It's fun tho, that's what counts.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Big Andy on May 30, 2012, 07:04:44 AM
Anyone in Utah?

Big Andy, Salt Lake City. Though unfortunately I don't have very much free time, I work a lot. I do have a friend in orem that I spar with about once a month or so, he lives in the apt complex on the west side of I-15 almost due west of the UVU campus. Where are you located in Utah?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: KashiAtaru on May 30, 2012, 02:20:25 PM
Mostly hot, with a mild chance of blistering  :D 12 years ago I would have been in Texas and did not know much about swordsmanship. Who am I kidding, I still don't know much. It's fun tho, that's what counts.

Wow. Hilarious, I live in Texas now. Lol. It was the will of the Force this happen I suppose.... Lol


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jammo on May 30, 2012, 05:09:25 PM
Either this or next weekend there will be a throwdown in Jammo and Dreaming's yard in Phoenix. Depending on who can make it, it could be rather amusing.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: jeff275 on May 30, 2012, 08:29:44 PM
I will be there, just PM me the details. Really looking forward to trying out saber staff fighting.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: MajinKnux on June 01, 2012, 05:28:09 PM
Big Andy, Salt Lake City. Though unfortunately I don't have very much free time, I work a lot. I do have a friend in orem that I spar with about once a month or so, he lives in the apt complex on the west side of I-15 almost due west of the UVU campus. Where are you located in Utah?

I live in Murray, which I'm sure you know is very close to Salt Lake proper. I can certainly understand a lack of free time; I also have quite a bit of work to do. A couple buddies and I have all gotten sabers and started training; we'd be glad to meet, get acquainted, and do some joint training/sparring whenever you get a chance. If you'd like, PM me and we can see what we can work out.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: RogueLieutenant on June 02, 2012, 07:56:07 PM
My first saber is on its way in the mail.

I don't think I'll have much luck finding anyone to spar with. I live in Fargo North Dakota. :\

Anyone near here? Minneapolis even?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Veldryne on June 02, 2012, 07:59:30 PM
actually someone else just posted the other day about being in fargo, and if u ever want small roadtrip there are about 8 of us up in winnipeg

edit: nevermind...lol that was you


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: RozenRyder on June 10, 2012, 03:09:46 AM
Anyone in the Walworth county , WI area?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on June 10, 2012, 03:50:08 AM
With that image I sure hope (crosses fingers) you are a girl   :o

lol


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: quillen on June 10, 2012, 12:48:56 PM
Anyone in the Walworth county , WI area?

wheres walworth, we are in sheboygan WI


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on June 11, 2012, 03:05:19 AM
wheres walworth, we are in sheboygan WI

Hehe... Sheboygan... I'm sorry that city just cracks me up every time I hear it.... I dunno why, there's nothing particularly funny about it. Just hits a funny bone with me.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: quillen on June 11, 2012, 05:18:36 AM
me too, i moved here 4 years ago from england


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: RozenRyder on June 11, 2012, 07:52:59 AM
wheres walworth, we are in sheboygan WI
I know sheboygans near me and hour away but nearer then some people
With that image I sure hope (crosses fingers) you are a girl   :o

lol
Sorry friend but Im a guy
Im just a big Touhou fan (Every Touhou character is a girl so yea...)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: KashiAtaru on June 11, 2012, 01:27:40 PM
Sorry friend but Im a guy
Im just a big Touhou fan (Every Touhou character is a girl so yea...)

@Relmeob, hilarious bro. lol


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on June 11, 2012, 03:09:38 PM
Sorry friend but Im a guy Im just a big Touhou fan (Every Touhou character is a girl so yea...)

...o...k... :o


lol


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on June 11, 2012, 06:25:46 PM
I've a friend exploring the idea of starting a lightsaber choreography club in northern Delaware/Wilmington, DE area.

If anyone knows any Delaware-based forum members here who might be interested, please check in to this thread. :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth KazRick on June 12, 2012, 04:02:11 PM
I'm currently in Indianapolis and cannot find a single person to spar with. For all the michigan guys I'll be moving to Newaygo area after college, so be ready cuz I can travel, heck I can travel now...


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Nonymous on June 12, 2012, 04:24:06 PM
Well, if you can get by Ann Arbor or the area sometime, drop a line. Also, we can be coaxed out of our hole if there is a big enough gathering in the Detroit, Flint, Kzoo, or such areas.

We also plan on having an event in the near future.

Check us out on our channels and page:
https://www.facebook.com/TerraPrimeLightsaberAcademy (https://www.facebook.com/TerraPrimeLightsaberAcademy)

http://www.youtube.com/user/TerraPrimeLightsaber?feature=guide (http://www.youtube.com/user/TerraPrimeLightsaber?feature=guide)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jammo on June 12, 2012, 08:47:10 PM
Saber Whackins... Phoenix, Arizona. Saturday, June 16 in our yard. PM me if you're around.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: directorcass on June 13, 2012, 09:32:10 AM
Kentucky checking in. Anyone around? An hour south of Lexington.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth KazRick on June 13, 2012, 07:02:43 PM
I'm actually very rusty I havent been sparring since someone.... (cough) stole my lightsaber..... about 8 months ago. Needless to say there will be a darkside light show if I ever see him again hahaha


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: InverseKnight on June 16, 2012, 12:06:08 AM
I'm still learning (read: complete neophyte - total whitebelt) and I'm in the Tampa Bay Area, Brandon, to be specific. Any Floridian Jedi?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Veldryne on June 16, 2012, 12:07:47 AM
There are of lots of Floridians on the forums (i think thats a word?)

One of them if i recall correctly, is formerly of New York Jedi, and is looking to start up a new group down that way.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on June 16, 2012, 03:01:05 AM
Yep...the pirate jedi   ;)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: rezeb360 on June 16, 2012, 11:41:07 AM
I'm still learning (read: complete neophyte - total whitebelt) and I'm in the Tampa Bay Area, Brandon, to be specific. Any Floridian Jedi?
Incoming PM.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on June 16, 2012, 11:56:51 PM
Dude it's so killer to see forum members meet up... If you guys are comfortable, any time you meet up let us know how it goes!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Veldryne on June 17, 2012, 01:18:24 AM
It wasn't a true meetup persay. But I did do a 2 hour video chat over Skype this afternoon to discuss Ataru and some other ideas.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master VorNach on June 17, 2012, 04:09:29 AM
It wasn't a true meetup persay. But I did do a 2 hour video chat over Skype this afternoon to discuss Ataru and some other ideas.

Brilliant idea.
has anyone tried a Google+ Hangout to "meet" for discussion?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Veldryne on June 17, 2012, 06:05:28 AM
Doubtful, but master nonymous did say the skype video would work with multiple users


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Solinus on June 17, 2012, 06:08:18 AM
Doubtful, but master nonymous did say the skype video would work with multiple users

I don't know about video chat, but standard voice chat is available for free with Skype. I use it all of the time when I am a guest on the SWTOR podcast Galactic Public Radio. I think multiple video chat is available, but it is a premium feature.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Veldryne on June 17, 2012, 06:23:39 AM
Fair enough, something to look into. The video I think can be a huge weapon in our learning arsenal though to exchange ideas. More members should do it.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthEtherinzi on June 17, 2012, 12:33:41 PM
I already posted this but I want to get my name out here again. For the Floridians in here, PM me so I can give you my Skype or Facebook or whatever, we can try to set something up eventually.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Thetr83 on June 17, 2012, 03:33:56 PM
Any Canadians around?
I'm from Kitchener Waterloo area (1 hour west of Toronto)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Veldryne on June 17, 2012, 05:29:37 PM
There are a few in Toronto, a couple in nova scotia, two in Calgary. And about 8 of us in Winnipeg, though of the 8 I'm the only one really on the forums


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Nekesus on June 18, 2012, 01:27:57 AM
get the rest of them on here Vel

and what may i ask is this event you speak of Master Nonymous


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Veldryne on June 18, 2012, 02:16:50 AM
A couple of them might end up on the forums, most of en stay away from message boards and other social media lol.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master VorNach on June 20, 2012, 03:57:28 AM
and what may i ask is this event you speak of Master Nonymous

Right now he's eyeball deep in the summer lightsaber camps he's been organizing.

However we've talked about putting on some kind of one day or weekend martial arts symposium/seminar event.
We haven't specifically talked about lightsabers for that event. However since we're both basing the material presented here
on historic martial arts much of what we'd like to do would be applicable to lightsabering (did I just invent a word?).


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stockton on June 20, 2012, 04:04:15 AM
Vancouver, Wa/Portland, Or area! PM me if you are around!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthEtherinzi on June 20, 2012, 01:46:01 PM
My old community, WotS, did campouts every few months. They were these weekend getaways where around 300 people would get together in garb, show off their skills and costumes and custom weapons and whatnot. We used to hold them at Turkey Lake Park in Florida. Maybe, just maybe, we could hold something like that in the middle of everyone.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on June 20, 2012, 01:56:24 PM
My old community, WotS, did campouts every few months. They were these weekend getaways where around 300 people would get together in garb, show off their skills and costumes and custom weapons and whatnot. We used to hold them at Turkey Lake Park in Florida. Maybe, just maybe, we could hold something like that in the middle of everyone.

That is a great idea, though with the economy and gas prices as they stand perhaps the same idea applied to a particular state or in the case of those states that are clustered together real tight a combined state effort?

The corner of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi for example...within an hour and a half you can be in middle ground...the same in many spots around the country and within other countries; Europe, lucky...hit several countries in short order  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Nekesus on June 20, 2012, 02:42:30 PM
i think the idea of having them in each state would be good except for instance here in Michigan there are only a few of us on the forum and then only a few in neighboring states.  even within state we are spread out.  I know but Master Nonymous is near me but Kaiden and Plagius are both about 5 hours away and those are the only ones i know of in the state.  so it could work in some places such as florida or california where there are a lot of us but i wouldnt suggest everyone to try this


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthEtherinzi on June 20, 2012, 03:05:16 PM
We should totally map out where everyone is (state wise), get an idea of the population on the forums.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on June 20, 2012, 03:41:54 PM
We should totally map out where everyone is (state wise), get an idea of the population on the forums.

A great idea, but voluntary...and only to the state level...there have been some concerns noted before about giving exact locations or even city locations...some of our forum-ites are not of legal age and such.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Nekesus on June 20, 2012, 04:08:47 PM
Yeah I'm only 14 so I'm not sure giving away exact location would be good but seeing as I've already given the basic Idea of where I'm at id say just give the general area if you don't want to give exact location.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthEtherinzi on June 20, 2012, 09:13:11 PM
That's why I added State wise. Hell, I'll give out my town but not my exact address lol.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on June 20, 2012, 10:06:33 PM
I'm thinking about saving up money and buying a crapload of land out in Texas, and doing my Tythonian Jedi temple idea out there. Since land is cheaper out there. Then I could host saber camps and other events.... Seriously this is like my life's dream lol. Not to mention Texas, while a state most people wouldn't choose to live in, is pretty much middle ground, and if I could make the place the way I wanted, coming out just to visit the Jedi temple would be enough of a vacation spot in and of itself.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Veldryne on June 21, 2012, 01:22:34 AM
I know I'd make the trip. Crossing my fingers that you could pull it off.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Cestual on June 21, 2012, 01:37:17 AM
I know I'd make the trip. Crossing my fingers that you could pull it off.

same here.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Rifter on June 24, 2012, 03:29:12 AM
Big Boss and I are here by ourselves in lonely old Tulsa Oklahoma. It sucks that there are no saber clubs here, I want one so very badly.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Nekesus on June 24, 2012, 03:39:05 AM
I'm thinking about saving up money and buying a crapload of land out in Texas, and doing my Tythonian Jedi temple idea out there. Since land is cheaper out there. Then I could host saber camps and other events.... Seriously this is like my life's dream lol. Not to mention Texas, while a state most people wouldn't choose to live in, is pretty much middle ground, and if I could make the place the way I wanted, coming out just to visit the Jedi temple would be enough of a vacation spot in and of itself.

i'd make the trip if you did it


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Sentiniel Striker on July 01, 2012, 08:07:18 PM
Anyone in illinios that spars? im 16 and looking for some clubs for saber dueling.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Sentiniel Striker on July 01, 2012, 08:08:34 PM
(http://sigs.enjin.com/sig-swtor/16e323c9ce387507.png) (http://www.enjin.com)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Big Boss on July 01, 2012, 11:01:39 PM
Big Boss and I are here by ourselves in lonely old Tulsa Oklahoma. It sucks that there are no saber clubs here, I want one so very badly.
Yep, if there is anyone else near me and rifter shoot us a pm we have been having fun dueling against each other, but the more the merrier!  :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Ben_Skywalker on July 03, 2012, 03:06:10 AM
I'm near Vancouver, Washington State. None of my friends are into Star Wars like I am, it would be nice to have a friend who shares the same passion as me, and also a sparing partner.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: RogueLeader on July 07, 2012, 10:53:14 PM
Anyone in the vicinity of eastern Kansas? Anyone?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stephen Strange on July 09, 2012, 03:34:04 PM
Could this be handy for this part of teh forums?


Google Member Map V2.6
http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=1010 (http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=1010)

This mod installs a member map to your website which allows your members to pin their location on a map. It uses Google Maps 3.0 API to generate the map and place 'Push" pins.

Google Earth can also make use of the pin data. This mod allows for the exporting of user pin data in to a .kml file for those that want to use Google Earth to see their member locations.  Simply add a network link in Google Earth to point at http://www.example.com/forums/index.php?action=.kml (http://www.example.com/forums/index.php?action=.kml) to get the data for Google Earth.  The capability to export .kml files is controlled by the permission to view the map, and keep in mind Google Earth will appear as a guest to your forum.


I could host it if needed...


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: CbrS* on July 11, 2012, 05:05:54 PM
If im correct ive seen reqeusts for dutch ppl?

Well here i am! still noob tho, so i need to train like hell first. getting my saber tomorrow and then il see how far i get xD

Maybe someday il need a partner to kick some butt =)

Greetings,

CbrS*


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stephen Strange on July 12, 2012, 04:56:21 PM
If im correct ive seen reqeusts for dutch ppl?

Well here i am! still noob tho, so i need to train like hell first. getting my saber tomorrow and then il see how far i get xD

Maybe someday il need a partner to kick some butt =)

Greetings,

CbrS*

The Netherlands (Scheveningen here)
pm send!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Dante1331 on July 15, 2012, 11:50:28 PM
I'm in eastern Idaho, Idaho falls to be more specific. It's about a 3 1/2 - 4 hour drive from Salt lake City. I'm currently unable to travel much, but if anyone finds themselves in the area feel free to hit me up.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Bluespike74 on July 16, 2012, 12:12:46 AM
I cannot remember if I have posted in here or not but I'll do it again.  I live in Central Kentucky.  If you are in my area and want to duel, feel free to send a PM. 


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Imrageth on July 19, 2012, 01:32:24 AM
Any Londoners maybe? ^^


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Solinus on July 19, 2012, 01:45:22 AM
Actually, I think there are, but I can't remember off the top of my head.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!! OKLAHOMA
Post by: Mallus Keravnos on July 21, 2012, 11:51:25 PM
Any combative Jedi/Sith in Oklahoma? I am looking at buying my first dueling saber soon, and wish to find victi....I mean partners to spar with :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!! OKLAHOMA
Post by: Jammo on July 22, 2012, 09:35:14 PM
Any combative Jedi/Sith in Oklahoma? I am looking at buying my first dueling saber soon, and wish to find victi....I mean partners to spar with :)


Somebody is in Tulsa, look through this thread and you'll find them.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Arthian on July 22, 2012, 10:29:33 PM
You know what.
On September 28th and 29th cage the elephant i have a over night consert called starry night festival (web site www.starrynightsfestival.com (http://www.starrynightsfestival.com)). and this got me to thinking what if any one with a saber came to this event. it is $45 for two nights and you get to listen to sweet bands, but in between we would have massive light saber battles when any band we didnt like came up. the consert is in Bowling Green, KY. this works out pretty well in that Kentucky is bordering a good amount of states and the drive isnt that bad for us midwesters. this is just a thought, but it would be truely epic to have a congergation of so many jedi and sith.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: KashiAtaru on July 23, 2012, 01:37:25 AM
You know what.
On September 28th and 29th cage the elephant i have a over night consert called starry night festival (web site [url=http://www.starrynightsfestival.com]www.starrynightsfestival.com[/url] ([url]http://www.starrynightsfestival.com[/url])). and this got me to thinking what if any one with a saber came to this event. it is $45 for two nights and you get to listen to sweet bands, but in between we would have massive light saber battles when any band we didnt like came up. the consert is in Bowling Green, KY. this works out pretty well in that Kentucky is bordering a good amount of states and the drive isnt that bad for us midwesters. this is just a thought, but it would be truely epic to have a congergation of so many jedi and sith.


Or get on stage and beat the crap outta the bands we don't like. Sounds cool!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Arthian on July 23, 2012, 02:00:53 AM
Lol


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: JdiKnhtJMH on July 30, 2012, 02:56:44 AM
I already have a few people that try to get together weekly for saber duels, but if theres any other Jedi in Manassas or the surrounding area of Northern Virginia, I'd love to hear from you.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Sadis on July 31, 2012, 04:52:37 AM
Sadis in Arlington, Tx here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area 8)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DravvenSol on August 04, 2012, 06:20:26 PM
Grapevine, TX, (DFW area) if you'd like to spar some evening, make it a weekly thing. I run velocities with a friend already, emphasis on crafting duels based around a character persona. Let me know!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Atton on August 07, 2012, 03:28:19 PM
This is Atton, hailing fro Northport Michigan (Traverse city, pretty much).

I've seen a couple of people posting from Michigan and I'm looking for a good fight. I have no "actual saber fighting" experience but I can hold my own against my friends, one of witch has actual martial training. I'm looking for a Master to train me how the professionals fight, or someone who just wants to try and beat the crap out of me with their saber.

Either way, I'll take a swing at you.  :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Nonymous on August 07, 2012, 03:33:12 PM
This is Atton, hailing fro Northport Michigan (Traverse city, pretty much).

I've seen a couple of people posting from Michigan and I'm looking for a good fight. I have no "actual saber fighting" experience but I can hold my own against my friends, one of witch has actual martial training. I'm looking for a Master to train me how the professionals fight, or someone who just wants to try and beat the crap out of me with their saber.

Either way, I'll take a swing at you.  :D
Let us know if you come down to Ann Arbor or surrounding areas. We would be happy to give you a few lumps. :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Atton on August 08, 2012, 03:01:02 AM
Let us know if you come down to Ann Arbor or surrounding areas. We would be happy to give you a few lumps. :D


I will absolutely get a hold of you! I have a friend I'm trying to convince to buy and Ultrasaber who's going to UofM, soooooooo WHEN he gets one, and WHEN I go visit him, WE'LL hook up with you and rain havoc down upon the unsuspecting masses with you!  :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: J-Nebular on August 08, 2012, 05:28:20 AM
J-nebular..will soon be purchasing my saber..will notify once I do as I'll be itching for duels and practise..Riverside Ca.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Rho cuo-saiph on August 08, 2012, 06:38:49 AM
Rho here, im currently sticking it out with the mynocks here in angleton T.X.  about one hour south of houston. pm if anyone is passing through.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Solinus on August 08, 2012, 10:54:22 PM
J-nebular..will soon be purchasing my saber..will notify once I do as I'll be itching for duels and practise..Riverside Ca.

Myself and a few others are down in San Diego...

More and more Southern Californians are entering the fray!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Bazzard on August 13, 2012, 05:49:49 AM
Bazzard here, stranded solo in Huntsville, Alabama.  On the lookout for fellow saberists in the Northern Alabama/Tennessee Valley region.  Right now I can't travel too far for meet-ups, but that may change depending on my job situation.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: BrainySmurf on August 15, 2012, 08:24:01 AM
Not sure how much luck I'll have but I'll give it a go... Anyone in Perth (WA, Australia... preferably north of the river) up for getting together sometime?

Pm me :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: wolfmetal45 on August 20, 2012, 04:11:27 AM
Hey there.  I'm moving to college soon and unfortunately my friend and sparring partner won't be coming to my school until next year.  So is there anyone going to UWW (University of Wisconsin Whitewater) or who live IN Whitewater that'd be interested in dueling and choreographing fights?  If so please shoot me a PM


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Manroon on August 20, 2012, 11:35:29 PM
J-nebular..will soon be purchasing my saber..will notify once I do as I'll be itching for duels and practise..Riverside Ca.

I'm a little far from you in Anaheim, and usually pretty busy, but if you're passing through and see some psycho on a skateboard waving a saber around, don't be shy. :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on August 21, 2012, 02:37:22 AM
I'm in Oceanside California, so anytime you pop down this way I'm down for a duel.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jammo on August 21, 2012, 03:23:45 AM
My brother is selling cars in Cali now... if I'm going to visit him I'm sending up flares and stuff on the forum.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Manroon on August 21, 2012, 04:50:11 AM
Hmmm.... can he get me a new XP-38?

But yes, do send up forum flares if you're out our way, Jammo. Can't let Hawkbat Leader fly solo, after all. ;)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: reiperx on August 21, 2012, 07:06:59 PM
I'm in Oceanside California, so anytime you pop down this way I'm down for a duel.

Used to be stationed on Pendleton, if I was still there I'd duel you. But been out of the service for 8 years.



I am in the Nashville, TN area looking for someone to duel, and promoting the hell out of these sabers at work to get some people buying them.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Bazzard on August 25, 2012, 12:07:32 AM
Used to be stationed on Pendleton, if I was still there I'd duel you. But been out of the service for 8 years.



I am in the Nashville, TN area looking for someone to duel, and promoting the hell out of these sabers at work to get some people buying them.

Nashville's not that far from where I am--only about a 2-hour drive.  Not really something I can do all the time, but I could probably head up there once a month or so.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jammo on August 25, 2012, 04:27:14 AM
Dig it... I'm making more contacts by the day here in Phoenix. If you live here or you're going to be passing through, you should be talking to me.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on August 25, 2012, 05:56:29 AM
Used to be stationed on Pendleton, if I was still there I'd duel you. But been out of the service for 8 years.



I am in the Nashville, TN area looking for someone to duel, and promoting the hell out of these sabers at work to get some people buying them.

that would be killer!

Also I'm going in the Air Force... I'll be posting updates as we go.

For my training pipeline I should be hitting up Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, Washington, North Carolina, Florida, Arizona, and Florida again.

As far as my free time during any of these visits... they will be little to none in some areas, and more in others, but if I can I'll meet up with people in these areas. Kind of like a world dueling tour lol.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Ibonek Naw-Ibo on August 28, 2012, 01:46:35 AM
I am in Richmond, VA. I am a native Floridian though and love to go down there. I may be going to the "U" (University of Miami) in 2014 or 2015. I don't know of any Star Wars groups here in Richmond though.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Zephon on August 30, 2012, 03:10:59 AM
I sort of feel like we should have all the different locations of people searching for sparring partners on the front topic, as a easy go-to for people to find someone versus searching through all 16 pages. Just my two cents.

@Topic: Anyone in Hawaii, island of Oahu? I'm stationed here for the next two and a half years.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: JediShadow on August 30, 2012, 05:06:41 AM
I sort of feel like we should have all the different locations of people searching for sparring partners on the front topic, as a easy go-to for people to find someone versus searching through all 16 pages. Just my two cents.

Not a terrible idea. I can never remember where I left off checking this thread. I don't think I've actually posted in here so anyone in the central Ohio area send me a PM. I don't have tons of time due to work but I am working on better hours and more free time. Lmk guys (and girls)!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Revanchist423 on August 30, 2012, 10:49:55 PM
Knoxville tennessee


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: reiperx on September 04, 2012, 03:49:37 AM
Nashville's not that far from where I am--only about a 2-hour drive.  Not really something I can do all the time, but I could probably head up there once a month or so.

I could live with that. If you plan on heading this way, give me a heads up (at least a week in advance so I can make sure I'm not traveling) and we can meet up somewhere for some dueling, and food.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: reiperx on September 04, 2012, 03:51:24 AM
Knoxville tennessee

I occasionally shoot concerts in Knoxville. Next time we are heading that way and staying overnight, I'll send you a forum message and see if we can't set up a meeting for some sparring.

Coming from Nashville shouldn't be too rough for me to do.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: BenPass on September 04, 2012, 03:56:52 AM
I'm missing Tennessee :( lived in Cleveland, TN for 4 years


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Bazzard on September 06, 2012, 06:27:33 AM
I could live with that. If you plan on heading this way, give me a heads up (at least a week in advance so I can make sure I'm not traveling) and we can meet up somewhere for some dueling, and food.

Sounds good to me.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: reiperx on September 06, 2012, 07:02:34 AM
Quick question, so we don't have to dig through 17 pages of replies.

Any chance we can get a mod to do a list of the people posting:

Basically name, and location like:

ReiperX: Nashville, TN
JoShrmo: Somewhere, Idaho
JaneDoe: BFE, Wyoming

After the initial listing, it shouldn't be a total pain to keep track of and would be easier to find people.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on September 06, 2012, 02:38:11 PM
Quick question, so we don't have to dig through 17 pages of replies.

Any chance we can get a mod to do a list of the people posting:

Basically name, and location like:

ReiperX: Nashville, TN
JoShrmo: Somewhere, Idaho
JaneDoe: BFE, Wyoming

After the initial listing, it shouldn't be a total pain to keep track of and would be easier to find people.


Hi and welcome to the forum...I looked at your thought and had a thought...and do not get mad, get glad  :D

You want the mods to sift through all these pages, note all the data, and compile a list...because you do not want to just scan through the same data?

Hmmm that comes across as kinda rude  :(

I do see what you are saying, that had there been a different format it would be easier to find people.

Maybe another thread or perhaps another section...that way we could have "find a sparring partner" by state and then city?

Naming off each state and city would clutter up an existing thread.

As suggested before...maybe one of those maps with the pins on them...you pin your name and location?

Maybe a thread link to an offsite pin/location map?

I will look for one right now...

...maybe like this one?  http://www.pinmaps.net/mymaps/ (http://www.pinmaps.net/mymaps/)

I will continue to look into this...that way it can be an interactive and adjustable process.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on September 06, 2012, 02:44:27 PM
This one looks better...needs more research...anyone familiar with this format already?

http://www.communitywalk.com/ (http://www.communitywalk.com/)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on September 06, 2012, 03:24:14 PM
Let us see if this worked

http://www.communitywalk.com/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/map/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/map/1531286)

Not sure if this is adjustable from the outside or only I can adjust...I will not enter anyone's data without their permission, and I personally would avoid specific addresses...like mine, is the general area...pick a central location in the city, that should be enough  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Veldryne on September 06, 2012, 04:37:11 PM
Let us see if this worked

[url]http://www.communitywalk.com/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/map/1531286[/url] ([url]http://www.communitywalk.com/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/map/1531286[/url])

Not sure if this is adjustable from the outside or only I can adjust...I will not enter anyone's data without their permission, and I personally would avoid specific addresses...like mine, is the general area...pick a central location in the city, that should be enough  :)


not sure how to adjust it, but you can add thonolan, tract, and myself to winnipeg manitoba canada


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on September 06, 2012, 06:24:18 PM
not sure how to adjust it, but you can add thonolan, tract, and myself to winnipeg manitoba canada

You got it...I moved this to its own thread.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on September 07, 2012, 12:05:37 AM
This one looks better...needs more research...anyone familiar with this format already?

[url]http://www.communitywalk.com/[/url] ([url]http://www.communitywalk.com/[/url])


FWIW another Star Wars site I know uses vbgooglemap, as does TCSS - but those are both VB forums, not SMF. A forum plugin would be the best because then forum users would never have to leave... - but if the admin's not interested, then I think the one you found should be okay.

This seems to be the most popular forum plugin for SMF: http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=1010 (http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=1010)
Feedback thread: http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=210708.0 (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=210708.0)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on September 08, 2012, 07:21:14 PM
I am considering adding everyone on this 17 page thread...over a couple days lol.

I am thinking it should be ok since everyone on this thread asked for partners, it should be kosher.

Thoughts?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Eiyame on September 09, 2012, 04:45:01 AM
Looking for someone in the Vancouver WA/Portland OR area.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on September 09, 2012, 05:59:27 AM
Ok 17 pages later...if anyone who was added wants off the list or info changed let me know.

:)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on September 09, 2012, 04:43:42 PM
I occasionally shoot concerts in Knoxville. Next time we are heading that way and staying overnight, I'll send you a forum message and see if we can't set up a meeting for some sparring.

Coming from Nashville shouldn't be too rough for me to do.

FWIW I've come across a few more people in Tennessee and will steer them this way. :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Oramac on September 23, 2012, 11:26:08 PM
I'm in St Louis, Missouri.  I know I saw a few people post from central Illinois and east Kansas I think.  If y'all want we can try to organize a meet. I'm in an apartment at the moment, so not a lot of room to host, unfortunately. 


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Wolfknight on October 01, 2012, 12:39:50 AM
Wolf here, currently I reside in Topeka Kansas. IDK is there anybody on this forum from NE Kansas???


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 01, 2012, 01:57:02 AM
Wolf here, currently I reside in Topeka Kansas. IDK is there anybody on this forum from NE Kansas???


I have you on the map as living in Whitewater, WI.

Do you want me to change your location?

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 01, 2012, 01:59:05 AM
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=8901.0 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=8901.0)

Rougeleader is somewhere around there lol


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Cholesterol on October 01, 2012, 02:04:52 AM
Just discovered this thread.  I'm in Riverside, CA.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Wolfknight on October 01, 2012, 02:20:18 AM
I have you on the map as living in Whitewater, WI.

Do you want me to change your location?

[url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url] ([url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url])


Yes please!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: MajinKnux on October 02, 2012, 09:09:06 PM
Jedi Relmeob, you are a hero. Cheers, sir, for the map tool.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 02, 2012, 09:54:28 PM
Jedi Relmeob, you are a hero. Cheers, sir, for the map tool.

Thanks I had some help  :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on October 03, 2012, 02:38:16 AM
Thanks I had some help  :D

 ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Valmar on October 03, 2012, 06:54:48 AM
Valmar - Hillsboro/Portland, OR


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: i2oadi2unnei2 on October 04, 2012, 08:25:08 PM
Valmar - Hillsboro/Portland, OR

Same here!  Hillsboro/Beaverton/Portland of Oregon


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Sypho Tachi on October 10, 2012, 05:44:54 PM
I just orderd my first saber and would love to find someone the duel with. im in fort polk, louisiana.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on October 10, 2012, 08:06:35 PM
I just orderd my first saber and would love to find someone the duel with. im in fort polk, louisiana.


The closest I'm aware of is Crono DeLloki - Lake Charles, LA - http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=8951 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=8951) - but he was not added to the sparring partner thread or the map because he did not mention to be looking for sparring partners.

We can add you to the map now that you expressed an interest, hopefully you find someone. :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Sypho Tachi on October 10, 2012, 09:10:52 PM
okay I'll PM him and see if he would like to. Yes I would like to be added to the map. Thanks budd.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 10, 2012, 09:24:17 PM
Both added to the map!

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Sypho Tachi on October 10, 2012, 09:41:42 PM
Thanks again and maybe there is someone down these backroads lol.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 10, 2012, 10:54:41 PM
There is a guy done the road a bit

http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=7963 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=7963)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on October 10, 2012, 11:00:07 PM
There is a guy done the road a bit

[url]http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=7963[/url] ([url]http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=7963[/url])


Yes, but his "LA" means "Lost City of Atlantis" ;)

I know two other Louisiana people on these forums but they are far to the southeast three-four hours away IIRC, and again they're not on the map because they did not express that they're looking for sparring partners.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 10, 2012, 11:14:01 PM
As long as they have been on the forum recently I could add then...and remove them later if they objected.

The issue with some of the BIG list was that many of the people on the list posted once or twice and have not been back in a year or so.

:)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Sypho Tachi on October 10, 2012, 11:49:56 PM
Yea its hard to find someone in this part of louisiana that have any interest in dueling. But I am willing to drive up to 5 or 6 hours away if I can find a group and maybe do a weekend thing.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on October 10, 2012, 11:51:15 PM
As long as they have been on the forum recently I could add then...and remove them later if they objected.

The issue with some of the BIG list was that many of the people on the list posted once or twice and have not been back in a year or so.

:)

I'll go back through it all and search for regular posters.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 10, 2012, 11:56:52 PM
Yea its hard to find someone in this part of louisiana that have any interest in dueling. But I am willing to drive up to 5 or 6 hours away if I can find a group and maybe do a weekend thing.

I am sure you will not have to go that far.

Give it a little bit of time...any local con's near by?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Sypho Tachi on October 11, 2012, 12:05:55 AM
Yea I hope not, but willing to do it. I have to wait abit anyway because I just ordering my first saber this morning, so I have a little time to see if anyone pops up. I don't know of any con's nearby, maybe in new orleans, but looking for some. Gives me some time to start working on my jedi outfit.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Tavian on October 17, 2012, 10:18:14 PM
Looking for sparring partners in southern Louisiana. I myself live in Baton Rouge and have not been able to meet up with any like minded duelists. I do work and go to school so would be a once to twice a week type of meeting. I do not mind whether or not its casual and/or technical. I don't mind driving but anything more than two to three hours is a little far. If anyone is interested let me know. Also new to this forum so be patient if I do Not respond right away.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 17, 2012, 10:29:10 PM
Looking for sparring partners in southern Louisiana. I myself live in Baton Rouge and have not been able to meet up with any like minded duelists. I do work and go to school so would be a once to twice a week type of meeting. I do not mind whether or not its casual and/or technical. I don't mind driving but anything more than two to three hours is a little far. If anyone is interested let me know. Also new to this forum so be patient if I do Not respond right away.

Welcome to the forum!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 17, 2012, 10:34:46 PM
Looking for sparring partners in southern Louisiana. I myself live in Baton Rouge and have not been able to meet up with any like minded duelists. I do work and go to school so would be a once to twice a week type of meeting. I do not mind whether or not its casual and/or technical. I don't mind driving but anything more than two to three hours is a little far. If anyone is interested let me know. Also new to this forum so be patient if I do Not respond right away.


I added you to the seeking duelist map

http://www.communitywalk.com/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/map/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/map/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Tavian on October 17, 2012, 11:16:45 PM
Thank you very much for the welcome as well as the addition to the duelist list.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 17, 2012, 11:18:42 PM
 ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: rezeb360 on October 19, 2012, 07:25:27 PM
Florida Jedi Order has been disbanded due to inactivity in its members. :(


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 20, 2012, 02:08:03 AM
They have been removed   :-\


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on October 21, 2012, 07:32:13 AM
Florida Jedi Order has been disbanded due to inactivity in its members. :(

I'm sorry man. :(

Maybe something else will turn up for you eventually, there's enough of you down there :)

Thanks for the heads' up, I'll make the appropriate change to my list later on then.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 21, 2012, 08:50:43 PM
Five more updates!

 ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: rezeb360 on October 22, 2012, 01:12:09 PM
Ya it was bound to happen. :(


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthDude95 on November 03, 2012, 07:16:29 AM
Hey guys, I'm looking for any duelists from Australia (specifically around the Melbourne area), anyone know any Jedi/Sith from down under?

Also, I've been reading the threads and a lot of people are talking about this map thing that duelists are being added too, could someone fill me in on what that's about?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master VorNach on November 03, 2012, 08:50:47 AM
Also, I've been reading the threads and a lot of people are talking about this map thing that duelists are being added too, could someone fill me in on what that's about?


http://www.communitywalk.com/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/map/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/map/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on November 03, 2012, 02:33:59 PM
Hey guys, I'm looking for any duelists from Australia (specifically around the Melbourne area), anyone know any Jedi/Sith from down under?

Also, I've been reading the threads and a lot of people are talking about this map thing that duelists are being added too, could someone fill me in on what that's about?

Added  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on November 03, 2012, 07:03:45 PM
Hey guys, I'm looking for any duelists from Australia (specifically around the Melbourne area), anyone know any Jedi/Sith from down under?

Look up "SladeTarvis" and his VICSabers club (on my "Giant List of Lightsabers Club" thread), he's down around Cranbourne actually. I think they're gonna go more in a choreography direction but, hey, it's something :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Temple on November 03, 2012, 10:39:22 PM
Any more peeps pop up in Bay area CA or surounding areas?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: AA-Battery on November 05, 2012, 02:05:42 AM
Born Canadian, raised Haligonian (Halifax). Still be a few months before I save up enough for my LE phantom, but I may as well get myself acquainted here. I want to get more evolved with the community.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on November 05, 2012, 03:18:45 AM
Welcome to the forum!

 ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: BenPass on November 05, 2012, 03:44:41 AM
Born Canadian, raised Haligonian (Halifax). Still be a few months before I save up enough for my LE phantom, but I may as well get myself acquainted here. I want to get more evolved with the community.

Hey there AA! I live near Yarmouth, NS :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on November 05, 2012, 03:55:43 AM
I added battery boy to the map lol...hey there is another in your town...Darth Karhu   ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: AlthaxX on November 05, 2012, 04:37:11 AM
Im here pretty much all alone in St. John's Newfoundland. I convinced a few people to buy sabers but i can't help but think that 2/3 of them will be using them as wall ornaments. The other i rarly see so i guess im stuck with my buddy who i share my phantom with.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on November 05, 2012, 04:47:43 AM
Im here pretty much all alone in St. John's Newfoundland. I convinced a few people to buy sabers but i can't help but think that 2/3 of them will be using them as wall ornaments. The other i rarly see so i guess im stuck with my buddy who i share my phantom with.

I am giving you a point for living on the coast of end of the world...as I panned out on the map it became more and more clear...just wow.

I was going to joke around and tell you I lived in St John's also...but it was the Virgin Islands so it is a little different lol.

So I salute you...that is one of those places on Earth that is just wow.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on November 05, 2012, 04:48:21 AM
I added you to the map also  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: BenPass on November 05, 2012, 06:29:32 AM
Im here pretty much all alone in St. John's Newfoundland. I convinced a few people to buy sabers but i can't help but think that 2/3 of them will be using them as wall ornaments. The other i rarly see so i guess im stuck with my buddy who i share my phantom with.

Hey AlthaxX, my in-laws live in Gander so if I'm ever over there, I'll let you know and maybe we can meet up.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: AA-Battery on November 05, 2012, 11:17:48 AM
Im here pretty much all alone in St. John's Newfoundland. I convinced a few people to buy sabers but i can't help but think that 2/3 of them will be using them as wall ornaments. The other i rarly see so i guess im stuck with my buddy who i share my phantom with.
Ya, I'm a costume designer, so I wanted a saber that gave me the best of both worlds. And two for the price of one is great, not to mention as long as it's long and staff-like, I'll probably be twirling it! :P If I was going to get a wall ornament, I wouldn't be paying $500! xD


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: AlthaxX on November 05, 2012, 01:53:34 PM
I added you to the map also  :)

Thanks for the add

Hey AlthaxX, my in-laws live in Gander so if I'm ever over there, I'll let you know and maybe we can meet up.

It would be cool to meet a few other saber enthusiasts. Defanatly hit me up next time tyou are in the area!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: remdog on November 11, 2012, 03:47:37 AM
Galesburg IL Anyone?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on November 11, 2012, 05:15:12 AM
Galesburg IL Anyone?


Welcome to the forums!

I have put you on the map!

Take a look...you have some guys around you but at this time not next door...certainly within a convention range  :)

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Ricos on November 11, 2012, 05:37:52 AM
Portage Ind here. No experience with actual sparing or any martial arts. Me and my 11 year old son recently got a few Ultrasabers Overlord and a Dark Initiate v2. I don't know anyone even close to me into these sabers! Lol


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on November 11, 2012, 05:47:21 AM
Welcome to the forum!

I added you to the map!

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Ricos on November 11, 2012, 06:47:59 AM
Welcome to the forum!

I added you to the map!

[url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url] ([url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url])


Sweet ty !! only ppl on that map close are about 2 1/2 to 4 hours away one Terra Prime Lightsaber Acadamy.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lathlain on November 11, 2012, 09:16:52 PM
Hello hello! I'm looking for a sparring partner (and/or partners) in or around the London (the English one) area - or particularly around Dunstable.

I have some rather limited exposure to western medieval swordplay, but I wouldn't call myself at all skilled. I'm mostly just looking for some practise and a healthy dose of geekery!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on November 11, 2012, 11:43:10 PM
There may indeed be others mate, but for now you are on the map  :)

 ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthEtherinzi on November 13, 2012, 05:49:07 AM
Welcome to the forum!

I added you to the map!

[url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url] ([url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url])


I go to see who's around me and if I couldn't add myself to the map; I'm already there. Awesomesauce.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on November 13, 2012, 06:06:22 AM
I go to see who's around me and if I couldn't add myself to the map; I'm already there. Awesomesauce.

Awesomesauce  lol   ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: jjpprob on November 14, 2012, 05:12:21 PM
Hello hello! I'm looking for a sparring partner (and/or partners) in or around the London (the English one) area - or particularly around Dunstable.

I have some rather limited exposure to western medieval swordplay, but I wouldn't call myself at all skilled. I'm mostly just looking for some practise and a healthy dose of geekery!

I live about an hour from London Waterloo by train. Probably a little too far for regular sparring but I'd be up for occasional meetups. I also occasionally spar with a friend living in Southampton.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lathlain on November 21, 2012, 05:08:06 PM
I live about an hour from London Waterloo by train. Probably a little too far for regular sparring but I'd be up for occasional meetups. I also occasionally spar with a friend living in Southampton.


Typically, you live about an hour out of London in the opposite direction to me and my 40-ish minutes out of London! There appear to be a handful of people (unless you're already one of them...) on the Saberwars forum who might be up for occasional sparring in and around the city though, if that's any good!

http://www.saberwars.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=160 (http://www.saberwars.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=160)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on November 21, 2012, 06:25:54 PM
I can add you to the map...just let me know what city or village you are in  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: jjpprob on November 22, 2012, 03:28:20 PM
Typically, you live about an hour out of London in the opposite direction to me and my 40-ish minutes out of London! There appear to be a handful of people (unless you're already one of them...) on the Saberwars forum who might be up for occasional sparring in and around the city though, if that's any good!

[url]http://www.saberwars.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=160[/url] ([url]http://www.saberwars.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=160[/url])


I'm not one of the people on Saberwars, it had looked pretty dead last time I saw it, but it looks a bit more alive now. I'll have to keep an eye on it.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Malleus on November 25, 2012, 07:44:44 AM
Hi, Im Darth Malleus, looking for sparring partners near Daytona Beach, Florida.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on November 25, 2012, 11:56:09 PM
You are on the map!

Welcome to the forums...from a native born Floridian trapped in Texas lol   ::)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: kagemusha shin on December 15, 2012, 07:50:50 AM
Kagemusha shin here I live in a place called Henderson KY just outside of evansville IN I need a good sparring partner.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on December 15, 2012, 03:17:36 PM
Welcome to the forums, hope this map helps   ;D


http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Aeschelus on December 29, 2012, 12:01:11 PM
Great thread :)

I live in Columbus, OH.  Looking for dueling partners (or some sort of Club for Lightsaber Combat) and choreography partners in Ohio or the near Midwest.  I'm new to saber duels but fairly athletic and starting to pick this up pretty quickly thanks to YouTube.  I've got the Plum Blossum concept down just working now on speeding it up and alternating right/left hands.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on December 29, 2012, 04:17:23 PM
Welcome to the forums!

You are in luck, there are several people fairly close to you...hope something positive comes from at least one of them!

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Genkaku Sho`shyk on December 29, 2012, 04:56:03 PM
[url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url] ([url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url])

i am on the map as well in little wellington Florida... not many nearby.. but possibly might plan for a trip to other grouping locations in the next year... maybe even try to get a US gathering together, like an annual thing.... more details to come in the near future.. its a brain storming idea.. just think.. an annual lightsaber dueling convention... thousands of saber dueling enthusiasts of all skill lvls.. meeting at one.." academy" to see who the best of each lvl of skill in their own forms, as well as free style dueling.. this is something im gonna get to gather with a friend in college who is studying for his arts and networking event management degree... i recently showed him my USD and he loved it.. wants one of his own.. ^.^.. i have planted the seed of need..... mwahahaha  (probly gonna get some dark points for that one but oh well BWAHAHAHAH)

anyways, i know he is into the management aspect of cons, and am pretty sure he would jump on this with me.. so here is to hoping that i can get some kinda annual event ... possibly even one that travels state to state... we shall see


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Aeschelus on January 02, 2013, 04:09:55 AM
I would definitely attend a gathering like that.  Would be happy to assist in coordinating as well.   I just received the email confirmation that my manticore just shipped.  Am chomping at the bit to get involved more actively.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master VorNach on January 02, 2013, 05:43:49 AM
I would definitely attend a gathering like that.  Would be happy to assist in coordinating as well.   I just received the email confirmation that my manticore just shipped.  Am chomping at the bit to get involved more actively.


(Shameless plug)
Feb 10th TPLA is hosting a one day event in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=11259.0 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=11259.0)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Genkaku Sho`shyk on January 02, 2013, 06:50:19 AM
sadly i wont be able to come.. as much as i would like to meet the team at TPLA... mayhap some time in this year i might have the opportunity to make a fly by.... as i am currently a solo practitioner of saber skills...  i do pay attention to the TPLA videos and practice on a daily basis.. i just find it hard to practice solo for long periods... and end up doing shadow duels... i might post a video of me shadow dueling blind folded.... my imagination is pretty crazy sometimes... lol


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jammo on January 02, 2013, 05:42:59 PM
For those of you in the Southwest, Phoenix Comic Con is in May. If you're going, stop in at Jammo's.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Ranis on January 12, 2013, 10:31:07 PM
In Houma Louisiana. i dont have an ultra saber yet, but i do have a forcde fx i can use untill i can order an ultra. Just got into saber combat, and i need someone to grow with, and share a learning experiance with.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on January 13, 2013, 03:46:01 AM
Welcome to the forums!

I worked the Southern Louisiana zone for the US Coast Guard a few years back...quite familiar with Houma  :)

You are on the map


http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


 ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: shawnwax on January 17, 2013, 02:53:29 AM
hi. I am shawn wax. the drummer for the band dumpster mummy. looking for a sparring partner around the area of dartmouth or halifax nova scotia canada. want to help put together a giant outdoor saber walk but cant seem to find the peope who are interested. help me out. LETS FIGHT!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on January 17, 2013, 03:45:43 AM
Welcome to the forum!

There are a couple folks near you

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)

Good luck!

:)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Genkaku Sho`shyk on January 19, 2013, 07:29:33 AM
hi. I am shawn wax. the drummer for the band dumpster mummy. looking for a sparring partner around the area of dartmouth or halifax nova scotia canada. want to help put together a giant outdoor saber walk but cant seem to find the peope who are interested. help me out. LETS FIGHT!

there might be a trip in my future to Canada......>.>......**slips lightsaber into hidden pocket on waistband**    an hour of "practice" for anyone that comes.... then of course... mwahahaha LET THE PLASMA BLADES FLY!!

i vote for a combat style that renders... "old school dueling" rules... a hit to the hands, arms, feet, legs, ... any touch is a hit... and considered a loss of limb.... this dowes not completely mean you lose the bout.... but must quickly adjust to changing to your other hand...or hopping on one leg if you loss the other....


my friends and i have for long been saber duelests... i have several other practice swords i have made myself.... a long blade/katana, and a knightsword/long sword... so, when we fight, there have been very heated battles that have ended in one of tus getting a hand cut off.. or a leg cut off, and making last minute doges and funny rolls/flopping around to get that last kill shot in...

when you loss a hand, and a foot (by this i mean i hopped on one foot, AND only use my left hand, as if my right was lopped off)... and manage to hobble around and roll out of the way for another minute.. only to make one last dive for your saber, grab it roll over, and slash your friend across the guts as he swings over you.... all after a full 5 minutes of non stop dueling... EPIC


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: kagemusha shin on January 21, 2013, 04:51:16 AM
Sadly checked the map an seems no one lives near my small town to battle.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on January 21, 2013, 04:54:56 AM
Sadly checked the map an seems no one lives near my small town to battle.

Sorry to hear that...but the good news is that if you get a second saber, even a stunt saber, and opponents will suddenly appear. 

:)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: kagemusha shin on January 21, 2013, 05:07:29 AM
This is most likely true. I'm just stuck between overlord, the (dark) arbiter, and prophecy


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Telo_Lumen on January 21, 2013, 07:16:00 PM
Hello there! I live in Springfield, Ohio and it would be nice to Saber with someone else than my brother. I would prefer if you would be in Springfield, not near because I probably wouldn't be able to make. If you're in Springfield and you're interested just PM me.

Peace and Balance,
Telo Lumen


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Bluespike74 on January 21, 2013, 08:06:13 PM
Hello there! I live in Springfield, Ohio and it would be nice to Saber with someone else than my brother. I would prefer if you would be in Springfield, not near because I probably wouldn't be able to make. If you're in Springfield and you're interested just PM me.

Peace and Balance,
Telo Lumen

How far is Springfield from Cincinnati?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Telo_Lumen on January 21, 2013, 08:26:00 PM
How far is Springfield from Cincinnati?
An hour and a half drive according to Google.....A little far for my tastes.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on January 21, 2013, 08:27:52 PM
Sounds like 45mins halfway!

 ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: kagemusha shin on January 21, 2013, 08:33:37 PM
I use to live in Cincinnati I miss it.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: pnzrnorm on January 25, 2013, 07:55:24 PM
Looking for sparring partners in southern Louisiana. I myself live in Baton Rouge and have not been able to meet up with any like minded duelists. I do work and go to school so would be a once to twice a week type of meeting. I do not mind whether or not its casual and/or technical. I don't mind driving but anything more than two to three hours is a little far. If anyone is interested let me know. Also new to this forum so be patient if I do Not respond right away.

Fellow Baton Rouge resident checking in. I actually used to be an active participant in a much larger group of foam boffer sword fighters. I've been attempting to get friends/acquaintances to join me, but its been sparse activity at best.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: kagemusha shin on January 25, 2013, 08:07:11 PM
I live in a small town called Henderson KY near Evansville IN


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: boldfullmetal on February 10, 2013, 11:34:40 AM
well im in chula vista California looking to join a group in san diego or Oceanside. kind of hoping that there is one in san diego because ocean side is a bit of a drive and gas is costly. ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on February 10, 2013, 02:17:34 PM
well im in chula vista California looking to join a group in san diego or Oceanside. kind of hoping that there is one in san diego because ocean side is a bit of a drive and gas is costly. ;D


Welcome to the forum!

At least one of our forum members lives in Chula Vista :)

Check out the map...there are some forumites not on the map yet, we are still building the data base

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 10, 2013, 06:14:47 PM
Definitely, I'm in Oceanside, so there is a PM coming your way.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on February 10, 2013, 06:33:56 PM
...lucky dog...no one on the forum lives near me   :-\


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 10, 2013, 07:40:25 PM
...lucky dog...no one on the forum lives near me   :-\

Lol I'm like right in that dead zone where I'm just far enough away no one wants to drive to me, I am smack dab in the middle of Solinus, to the South and Kham Ryn to the North.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: boldfullmetal on February 10, 2013, 08:41:58 PM
wow i didn't expect to get a message so soon. this forum is awesome! btw the only "sword fighting" experience i have is from highschool, my friends and i would buy those cheap $5 plastic lightsabers and then proceed to beat the shell out of each other. unbeknownst to us our asian friend had been taking karate and Chinese sword fighting lessons since he was born. they may have been plastic swords, but they sure leave mighty big bruises.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 10, 2013, 09:17:50 PM
wow i didn't expect to get a message so soon. this forum is awesome! btw the only "sword fighting" experience i have is from highschool, my friends and i would buy those cheap $5 plastic lightsabers and then proceed to beat the shell out of each other. unbeknownst to us our asian friend had been taking karate and Chinese sword fighting lessons since he was born. they may have been plastic swords, but they sure leave mighty big bruises.

Definitely, I've worked with people with experience ranging from none to a lot. So I can meet you where you are skill wise.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: boldfullmetal on February 11, 2013, 01:55:38 AM
all i have to do now is wait for my saber to arrive and then schedule a time to meet up, i am a college student and my courses take up most of my free time.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 11, 2013, 02:58:15 AM
all i have to do now is wait for my saber to arrive and then schedule a time to meet up, i am a college student and my courses take up most of my free time.

I hear you there, I'll get you my email address no you can hit me up on Facebook too.

Edit: I have extra sabers laying around too.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: boldfullmetal on February 11, 2013, 05:44:58 AM
sure you can hit me up on face book, just type in brett hagey and it should pop up.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Shroud on February 12, 2013, 09:14:46 PM
If anyone comes to the Gulf Coast area (New Orleans to Pensacola,FL) I would love to meetup and spare or just compare sabers.Just let me know and I will shoot you my email.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: boldfullmetal on February 12, 2013, 10:58:30 PM
if i ever drive across the country ill look you up, too bad there isn't a cheap alternative to flying.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 12, 2013, 11:08:52 PM
There is, it's called running lol! Just takes a lot longer.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: boldfullmetal on February 13, 2013, 01:42:43 AM
There is, it's called running lol! Just takes a lot longer.

well that would make me lose about 50lbs. and take a couple of weeks. omg that would make the best training exercise. i can see it now :o the sole jedi on the road nothing to guard him against the elements except his robes and  lighsaber. helping wayward souls along the way.

holy shell this might actually make a good pilgrimage. like how every Muslim should at least travel to mecca once in their life. every member must make a pilgrimage to the middle of the country. and when we all meet up.....the combat begins highlander style

btw you can drive or fly, walking would be insane not to mention dangerous.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 13, 2013, 06:09:25 AM
One day I'm going to do a cross country dueling tour on my motorcycle. Lol


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Ryan Stormchaser on February 13, 2013, 02:39:48 PM
Lol I'm down.  Wait a couple years until I'm back in the states and I'll be there!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Oramac on February 13, 2013, 07:43:37 PM
One day I'm going to do a cross country dueling tour on my motorcycle. Lol

That would be sweet.  Let me buy a bike and I'll join.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 14, 2013, 06:56:03 AM
Lol I'm down.  Wait a couple years until I'm back in the states and I'll be there!

Are you a Marine per chance?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Ryan Stormchaser on February 14, 2013, 03:22:21 PM
Are you a Marine per chance?

Nah, my dad is.  Close :)  I graduated out here and now I'm gonna spend a couple years proselyting before I go to college and stuff.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: boldfullmetal on February 14, 2013, 03:46:07 PM
One day I'm going to do a cross country dueling tour on my motorcycle. Lol

i will join you, but i will be in a car and laughing my ass off at you when it rains.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Perck on February 14, 2013, 07:05:23 PM
Wa-ha-ha!
So much empty space around me, I am the sole ruler of the northern islands!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Oramac on February 14, 2013, 07:33:32 PM
i will join you, but i will be in a car and laughing my ass off at you when it rains.


Nope.  If you're in a car you're required to drive this:

(http://gomotors.net/pics/Ford/ford-roadster-03.jpg)

Not that that would be bad at all! 


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 14, 2013, 07:51:15 PM
i will join you, but i will be in a car and laughing my ass off at you when it rains.

Rain isn't horrible, snow on the other hand... I will be stopping lol


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: boldfullmetal on February 14, 2013, 07:54:06 PM
Rain isn't horrible, snow on the other hand... I will be stopping lol

how about bugs?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 14, 2013, 07:54:58 PM
Tasty road snacks lol


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Oramac on February 14, 2013, 09:01:03 PM
Rain isn't horrible, snow on the other hand... I will be stopping lol

I had a buddy in college who got a street legal dirt bike.  Rode that thing daily for 2 years.  We had one of Missouri's famous snow-ice-snow fiascos.  He was out there buzzing around on the ice on that thing.  lol.  Amazing thing was, he got around way better than anyone in a car. 


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: boldfullmetal on February 14, 2013, 11:40:55 PM
so for me i will avoid doing this in winter. although it would be nice to see snow, rather than just pictures of it.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 15, 2013, 02:33:37 AM
Lol go to big bear, I am thinking about doing some camps up there anyways.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: boldfullmetal on February 15, 2013, 02:36:55 AM
hmmm haven't been to big bear since i was 10.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jedi Reed on February 20, 2013, 12:54:55 AM
I live in apple valley, ca. Specifically a little community in it's own called spring valley lake. I would love to have a sparring partner every few days if I can manage it. So I will hopefully see other jedi/sith in the future.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on February 20, 2013, 03:31:33 AM
Welcome to the forum!

Here is the current map...there are more of us...I am adding as we grow...

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)

 ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 20, 2013, 03:36:42 AM
I live in apple valley, ca. Specifically a little community in it's own called spring valley lake. I would love to have a sparring partner every few days if I can manage it. So I will hopefully see other jedi/sith in the future.

You're about two and a half hours away from me!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jedi Reed on February 20, 2013, 03:58:55 PM
You're about two and a half hours away from me!
sweet all I need now is to go out and get me a lightsaber right now all I'm using for practice is a wooden and duct taped sword I made with a friend a while back.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 20, 2013, 04:01:57 PM
If you are ever in the area I have extras


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jedi Reed on February 20, 2013, 04:23:51 PM
If you are ever in the area I have extras
sweet if you let me I could practice with them and see if their's any specific saber I would want. I also read in a different thread that you do skype for one on one tutoring. Right now I only know 2 of the sequences for Shii Cho. My skype is gardeviorluver. (made it a long time ago ^^')

Speaking of styles have you heard about a guy on youtube called Jensaarai1? His whole channel is dedicated to everything star wars. He is the one I heard from about the different styles and I have to say that Djem So or Juyo sounds like my prefered style. Sadly I know that Juyo is only used by a select few Jedi due to it's focus on anger or some emotion during it's training.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 20, 2013, 06:43:52 PM
sweet if you let me I could practice with them and see if their's any specific saber I would want. I also read in a different thread that you do skype for one on one tutoring. Right now I only know 2 of the sequences for Shii Cho. My skype is gardeviorluver. (made it a long time ago ^^')

Speaking of styles have you heard about a guy on youtube called Jensaarai1? His whole channel is dedicated to everything star wars. He is the one I heard from about the different styles and I have to say that Djem So or Juyo sounds like my prefered style. Sadly I know that Juyo is only used by a select few Jedi due to it's focus on anger or some emotion during it's training.

Haha certainly, and if you get a chance read Uilos discourse on the seven forms, it's really good. Just message me what times are good for you, and I'm actually holding a dueling event here on Sunday, granted that's short notice.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jedi Reed on February 20, 2013, 06:49:05 PM
Haha certainly, and if you get a chance read Uilos discourse on the seven forms, it's really good. Just message me what times are good for you, and I'm actually holding a dueling event here on Sunday, granted that's short notice.
will do and I have read a bit of it. Hopefully I will see you on sunday. Should I bring my practice sword in case I'm able to show up?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 20, 2013, 07:42:54 PM
will do and I have read a bit of it. Hopefully I will see you on sunday. Should I bring my practice sword in case I'm able to show up?

You can bring it if you like.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: boldfullmetal on February 21, 2013, 05:52:42 AM
sunday will be fun! hmmmm time to get drunk?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 21, 2013, 06:10:55 AM
Lol I have to teach a lesson to my youth group at 6 haha!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: boldfullmetal on February 21, 2013, 07:11:25 AM
ya so can we get directions to the location?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 22, 2013, 05:05:28 AM
ya so can we get directions to the location?


Yeah I'll edit it with directions... My phone wouldn't let me


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: boldfullmetal on February 22, 2013, 05:31:01 AM
thank you very much because when i went to search for the church, 7 popped up.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on February 22, 2013, 05:32:20 AM
Lol there are seven locations, ours is the one in Vista


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ForrestWolf on February 24, 2013, 02:23:54 AM
Santa Cruz, CA  here. Pretty close to those of you North of San Jose

Plz add me to the map, as I didn't see how to add myself


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on February 24, 2013, 03:40:00 AM
Santa Cruz, CA  here. Pretty close to those of you North of San Jose

Plz add me to the map, as I didn't see how to add myself

Welcome to the forum and you are on the map!

 ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ForrestWolf on February 24, 2013, 07:47:39 AM
Awesome! Thank you very much Relmeob ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Idej on March 05, 2013, 02:01:00 PM
Hey everybody.  New member here.  I have been thinking about getting my first saber for a while now.  I was just curious if there are any saber enthusiast groups located in the Chicagoland area.  It would be nice to meet some people with similar interests.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on March 05, 2013, 02:07:38 PM
Hey everybody.  New member here.  I have been thinking about getting my first saber for a while now.  I was just curious if there are any saber enthusiast groups located in the Chicagoland area.  It would be nice to meet some people with similar interests.

Welcome to the forum!

Chicago is my favored large city  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: SilverArbiter on March 13, 2013, 10:48:22 PM
Wyoming.

It's a largely-overlooked square state, mostly devoid of life, save those rare force-sensitives that brave the Outer Rim to find peace and solitude.

If you live in Wyoming, particularly the Northeast corner, I would be honored to meet with you to practice, as well as a potential formation of a more formal organization.

Regards,


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Devin_Raan on March 23, 2013, 02:59:09 PM
anybody live in Tennessee by chance?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: khnyr44 on April 04, 2013, 02:54:37 AM
Hi all! New to sabers/the boards. I don't have any experience, but hope to find others to work with.

@Jedi Relmeob - Could you please add me to the map, under Kingston, NY? Thanks.

~khnyr44


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on April 04, 2013, 03:09:04 AM
Welcome to the forum...you are on the map!

 ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: khnyr44 on April 04, 2013, 03:24:35 AM
Welcome to the forum...you are on the map!

 ;D

Thank you kindly.

~khnyr44


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: spidie2000 on April 05, 2013, 04:54:18 AM
I'm in Monroe Louisiana.  I'd be willing to travel a little ways if there is anyone else within an hour or 2 away.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: The Inquisitor on April 17, 2013, 04:04:07 PM
Hi, I'd be interested in sparring with people, I'm a 2nd degree black belt in Kuk Sool Won and love the sword work I do.  I don't suppose anyone is near Bury St Edmunds in England?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Aurentis on April 17, 2013, 04:25:30 PM
I bounce between Zanesville and Columbus, in Ohio.  My permanent residence is in Dublin; anyone who wants to meet up for a spar or whatever can contact me and we'll work it out.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ScorchMark on April 17, 2013, 09:26:04 PM
Anyone live in Vermont (USA)? I'm smack dab in the middle of the state, so if anyone is here I could meet up for some sparring.

Darth Morbus


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on April 18, 2013, 02:34:19 AM
Greetings all!

Check out the duelist map, there may be someone closer than you think...the Vermont connection, if you can pull him from his hermitage you could be in significant luck  :)

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)

(if anyone needs to be added or relocated, just let me know)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Bob_Todd_Willy on April 18, 2013, 08:18:00 AM
Bob Todd Willy in Compton,CA I'm
looking for a sparing partner/group
some where in LA. I'm laidoff right
so I have plenty of time.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on April 18, 2013, 01:42:12 PM
Welcome to the forum and US family  :)

You are on the map and there are some folks fairly close...Kham, Manny, and others are right down the road...lucky!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ScorchMark on April 18, 2013, 03:28:37 PM
Sweet, I've read about General Sun somewhere. It was pretty recent... I wish for the life of me I could remember where :/ I remember being pretty impressed!

Is he pretty active in this community? I would love the chance to spar, and perhaps even get a few lessons. I've got a lot to learn :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Bob_Todd_Willy on April 18, 2013, 05:24:40 PM
New to the Forum. I recently moved from
Pittsburgh PA to Compton CA and I would
really like yo find a sparing group/partner/
partners. I'm not sure if I've been added
to the big map of saber play, but I would
like to be Plz. I have plenty of spare time
so feel free to contact me any time.



ps...who do I get light side points?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on April 19, 2013, 03:08:04 PM
Sweet, I've read about General Sun somewhere. It was pretty recent... I wish for the life of me I could remember where :/ I remember being pretty impressed!

Is he pretty active in this community? I would love the chance to spar, and perhaps even get a few lessons. I've got a lot to learn :)

He is one of the original guys to put the 7 forms to practice and video, known primarily from his work with NY Jedi  :)

While he does pop in here from time to time he seems to be a bit of a recluse...I would be patient and non-intrusive (don't show up at his house unannounced lol), you may get lucky indeed!

:)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on April 19, 2013, 03:13:10 PM
New to the Forum. I recently moved from
Pittsburgh PA to Compton CA and I would
really like yo find a sparing group/partner/
partners. I'm not sure if I've been added
to the big map of saber play, but I would
like to be Plz. I have plenty of spare time
so feel free to contact me any time.



ps...who do I get light side points?


You were added the other day  :)

Look here...

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)

As far as points go...when you say something clever or interesting, provide useful information or links, tell a funny joke, post great pics, etc. then others viewing the same have the option to reward or note their approval with a light side point for the Jedi type and dark side point for the sith types...but it is not expected or required...it happens or it doesn't, just a for fun app as it were 

:)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Bob_Todd_Willy on April 19, 2013, 05:21:26 PM
You were added the other day  :)

Look here...

[url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url] ([url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url])

As far as points go...when you say something clever or interesting, provide useful information or links, tell a funny joke, post great pics, etc. then others viewing the same have the option to reward or note their approval with a light side point for the Jedi type and dark side point for the sith types...but it is not expected or required...it happens or it doesn't, just a for fun app as it were 



Hey i appreciate it , I've been having a hard time looking at the
map.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Regulus on May 07, 2013, 06:22:12 PM
Hi all!

I'm located in Vancouver, Canada.
Practice Italian and german form of historical fencing for almost 10 years., as for Iaido and Battodo for 3 years.
Trained in FDC (Fight Director Canada)level one.
Many demo in public and choreography creation with longsword and side sword, rapier/dagger.

I want to practice and come up with choreographed fights with lightsabers but in a "realistic" way.
Please PM me or email me if yu are interested.
Thanks!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 07, 2013, 07:16:31 PM
Hi all!

I'm located in Vancouver, Canada.
Practice Italian and german form of historical fencing for almost 10 years., as for Iaido and Battodo for 3 years.
Trained in FDC (Fight Director Canada)level one.
Many demo in public and choreography creation with longsword and side sword, rapier/dagger.

I want to practice and come up with choreographed fights with lightsabers but in a "realistic" way.
Please PM me or email me if yu are interested.
Thanks!


You are on the map!


http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Regulus on May 08, 2013, 05:48:23 PM
awesome!
Thanks ^^

Any Vancouverite members that would like to spar this summer then....?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: afrojedi on May 10, 2013, 09:18:54 PM
Anyone from sydney on here? I live about 60km south


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 11, 2013, 02:37:01 AM
Welcome to the forum!

Would that be Helensburgh then?

:)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Cyondios on May 13, 2013, 12:41:33 AM
Telluride, CO if anyone is interested in some high altitude training


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 13, 2013, 02:21:19 AM
Welcome to the forums!

 ;)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: kagemusha shin on May 13, 2013, 02:32:22 AM
Anyone near Evansville IN?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: afrojedi on May 13, 2013, 02:38:23 AM
Welcome to the forum!

Would that be Helensburgh then?

:)

actually its corrimal, so I guess about 80 km then.

is jabsticles or fyr Mureys or Jonesy360 interested in saber partners?

hopefully there is more in either wollongong or in sydney.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: yudiminoursun on May 13, 2013, 03:22:08 AM
Greetings all!

Check out the duelist map, there may be someone closer than you think...the Vermont connection, if you can pull him from his hermitage you could be in significant luck  :)

[url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url] ([url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url])

(if anyone needs to be added or relocated, just let me know)


I am here, soon we in VT will begin the training.
Sun


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: afrojedi on May 13, 2013, 06:07:33 AM
HI,

if anyone lives in the Sydney Australia or Wollongong Australia area PM me.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: afrojedi on May 13, 2013, 06:12:07 AM
PM Me if anyone wants to duel, (and you live in the wollongong or sydney area)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Regulus on May 13, 2013, 04:38:20 PM
Hi!

Anyone in Vancouver Area or on the island that could come to practice, I'm in West end, next to English bay and Stanley park.
Pm me if interested , thanks


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lord Fenrir on May 16, 2013, 08:57:31 AM
Hey there folks, I am Lord Fenrir and I am located in the Millcreek area of Salt Lake City, Utah (my grandfather would disagree with that statement and say were in south Salt Lake but, well, maps over my grandfather any day).

I would love to find a group or a couple people to spar with, my days off from work are (currently) Wednesday and Thursday, and I just go my Dark Shock LE, so I'm really wanting to put it to the test.

Any takers would be appreciated.

(also if there is a mod for the Partner Search map thing, I am not located in the area where it has me pinned)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: brucetheaussieshark on May 16, 2013, 11:25:34 AM
there probably won't be anyone but here goes,
Blacktown, Sydney, NSW Australia


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 16, 2013, 01:17:39 PM
there probably won't be anyone but here goes,
Blacktown, Sydney, NSW Australia


You are in luck!

There is someone in Seven Hills!

:)

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Arch998 on May 17, 2013, 06:01:22 AM
Hi all!

I'm located in Vancouver, Canada.
Practice Italian and german form of historical fencing for almost 10 years., as for Iaido and Battodo for 3 years.
Trained in FDC (Fight Director Canada)level one.
Many demo in public and choreography creation with longsword and side sword, rapier/dagger.

I want to practice and come up with choreographed fights with lightsabers but in a "realistic" way.
Please PM me or email me if yu are interested.
Thanks!

Hi Regulus,
I'm also in Vancouver... well Burnaby atm. 
I have no training at all other than trying to follow the form videos on youtube from terra prime.
I'm looking at getting a fencing helmet and some gloves soon as well.. I'm also looking to participate in some choreographed duels as well. I'm pretty much a blank slate and would look forward to learning from someone with experience.
I'm about two blocks or so up from Robert Burnaby park so there would be someplace to practice without running out of space.

Anyways if you are interested let me know,
Arch


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Regulus on May 17, 2013, 04:57:41 PM
Hi Arch!

Great to know i m not the only interested one in VAn city^^

here is my phone, lets meet this weekend and see when/what we can spar.
Yan 778 788 6202

don't worry , i will show you the basics and some easy flourish.
after it's just about letting the flow guide you.
My best advice would be for you to come at my historical fencing school, Academie DUello, on 412 west hastings, where we have a full program for stage fight , on top of regular lessons with the rapier, side sword and buckler and the longsword.
We are a bunch of passionate grown up geek, so you ll be like in familly XD
Safety is the main concern and of course fun and duels!!

give me a shout tonight or come by the school if you have time.

See you soon.

Yan


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Tsurabisu on May 18, 2013, 09:48:52 PM
Hey, everyone. If there's anyone around the Twin Cities (MN), I'm up for sparring. I'm in Mounds View. I had an injury to my leg that kept me off it for almost half a year, so I really need to get back into practice


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: jonesy360 on May 20, 2013, 09:30:57 AM
hey bruce im super close to you,seven hills


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: jonesy360 on May 20, 2013, 09:36:38 AM
You are in luck!

There is someone in Seven Hills!

:)

[url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url] ([url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url])

yep ,that be me ,couple more in sydney,but they are on the other side of sydney


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Kenstah on May 20, 2013, 05:02:46 PM
Greetings fellow enthusiasts, I am in San Diego, California, north county area. Insane Diego baby!

K ;-)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 20, 2013, 06:02:27 PM
Greetings fellow enthusiasts, I am in San Diego, California, north county area. Insane Diego baby!

K ;-)

Sweet dude! There's a few of us out this way. I'm in Oceanside, and a few others are down towards Chula Vista


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Solinus on May 20, 2013, 06:54:01 PM
Sweet dude! There's a few of us out this way. I'm in Oceanside, and a few others are down towards Chula Vista

Yep! I'm in Chula Vista along with at least two others that I know of. I had a practice scheduled for yesterday, but everyone was busy. I'll be holding another one this coming Sunday, as long as people are free. Location still TBD.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth_Arkanus on May 22, 2013, 01:03:40 PM
Greetings all!

I'm in the UK (South Yorkshire specifically) and could use a hand to find a training partner/teacher/mentor. I've heard mention of a "map" of where people are, but have singularly failed to find it.

Any help would be hip! (says Jar Jar)

May the Force be with you!

Arkanus


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 22, 2013, 01:21:37 PM
You are on the map!

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)

 ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth_Arkanus on May 22, 2013, 11:09:12 PM
You are on the map!

[url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url] ([url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url])

 ;D



I'm grateful to be on the map, though my nearest saberist is 1h30 away. :(


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lord Fenrir on May 23, 2013, 12:45:23 AM
Still searching for anyone in the Salt Lake City, UT area.

If anyone is in that area, please hit me up.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: kagemusha shin on May 23, 2013, 06:42:44 AM
I am searching for anyone near Evansville IN or groups as well


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Tsurabisu on May 23, 2013, 06:47:43 AM
Looking for anyone in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. I PMed the only other active person on the map, but maybe there's someone who hasn't posted yet. Here's hoping.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 23, 2013, 06:58:22 AM
By no means is the map a complete one...when I first started it another member (stiletto) who loves to seek out data dropped a couple pages of potential people and groups to add...the prospect of adding thousands of people was daunting to say the least and then there were other issues that I had that he did not lol...I looked to add people who were active at the time of my adding them (though I have added members who have since been slow members or dropped out completely, sadly) or the link (clubs mostly) supported non-Ultra Saber sabers or were in fact competitors...that noted, he has compiled a huge list and keeps updating it.

If I do not have someone near you on the Ultra Saber map he may still have names for you to check out.

Drop him a PM for more potential names/links  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 23, 2013, 07:03:31 AM
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=8285 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=8285)

 :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stiletto on May 23, 2013, 09:09:28 AM
By no means is the map a complete one...when I first started it another member (stiletto) who loves to seek out data dropped a couple pages of potential people and groups to add...the prospect of adding thousands of people was daunting to say the least and then there were other issues that I had that he did not lol...I looked to add people who were active at the time of my adding them (though I have added members who have since been slow members or dropped out completely, sadly) or the link (clubs mostly) supported non-Ultra Saber sabers or were in fact competitors...that noted, he has compiled a huge list and keeps updating it.

If I do not have someone near you on the Ultra Saber map he may still have names for you to check out.

Drop him a PM for more potential names/links  :)

mmmm, I haven't updated that list in a while. I'll see about helping this dude, but please people don't bombard me with PMs about finding you members right now.

Want to be extremely thorough in trying to find others in the hobby?
1. Go to the Sparring Partner Map and look for locals
2. Also search SaberForum.com for your state and also for nearby major cities with the Forum Search function on the toolbar.
3. Go to other saber enthusiast forums (I think we're prohibited from mentioning them by name), and do the same. Two have subforums much like Way of the Saber, another has a map.
4. Let the posts and messages fly...
5. Consider that you may have just become a spammer. ;)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth_Arkanus on May 23, 2013, 11:16:48 AM
mmmm, I haven't updated that list in a while. I'll see about helping this dude, but please people don't bombard me with PMs about finding you members right now.

Want to be extremely thorough in trying to find others in the hobby?
1. Go to the Sparring Partner Map and look for locals
2. Also search SaberForum.com for your state and also for nearby major cities with the Forum Search function on the toolbar.
3. Go to other saber enthusiast forums (I think we're prohibited from mentioning them by name), and do the same. Two have subforums much like Way of the Saber, another has a map.
4. Let the posts and messages fly...
5. Consider that you may have just become a spammer. ;)


Thanks Stiletto, I will try. If you can help, that would be awesome too!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Kenstah on May 24, 2013, 10:29:32 PM
Sweet dude! There's a few of us out this way. I'm in Oceanside, and a few others are down towards Chula Vista

Is there a link you can PM me to sign up for any notification group lists you know of?
K


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 24, 2013, 10:48:20 PM
Is there a link you can PM me to sign up for any notification group lists you know of?
K

I don't know of any notification group lists... but I have a small group that meets up on Sundays, I can also get you my contact info if you're interested.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Kelric Cyn on May 29, 2013, 08:04:03 PM
I'm near Fair Oaks, CA.

Is anyone closer than Lincoln,CA?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 29, 2013, 09:33:33 PM
Welcome to the forums!

It looks like Srams is the closest that I know of...I will cross fingers that you find someone closer  :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Arch998 on June 01, 2013, 05:07:22 AM
Hi Arch!

Great to know i m not the only interested one in VAn city^^

here is my phone, lets meet this weekend and see when/what we can spar.
Yan 778 788 6202

don't worry , i will show you the basics and some easy flourish.
after it's just about letting the flow guide you.
My best advice would be for you to come at my historical fencing school, Academie DUello, on 412 west hastings, where we have a full program for stage fight , on top of regular lessons with the rapier, side sword and buckler and the longsword.
We are a bunch of passionate grown up geek, so you ll be like in familly XD
Safety is the main concern and of course fun and duels!!

give me a shout tonight or come by the school if you have time.

See you soon.

Yan

Hi Yan,

Nice to meet you... well soon anyways... sorry for the late reply... I've been crazy busy with work and some other stuff. I'll give you a call sometime next week and see if we can get some time to get together. My name is Anthony and I'm looking forward to some practicing with you. Any days of the week that are better for you? I frequently have wednesdays off... but I have pretty random work schedule too.
Sounds like I'll get along just fine with everyone. :)

Here's my cell number too 778.789.5539

Anthony


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on June 01, 2013, 05:49:45 AM
Just saying...perhaps in the future use the PMs to trade your phone numbers...no telling who is watching  :(

That said, good luck finding sparring partners!

:D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Regulus on June 04, 2013, 08:31:39 PM
oops, thanks boss^^

Arch, are you the person from Surrey that emailed me private too?
If not, it's great, we are 3 now XD
maybe looking to create a training group for BC, who knows ?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: sep77 on June 05, 2013, 07:24:04 PM
i live in New castle, In i will be buying my first ultrasaber soon and would like to meet someone close bt to spar with and teach me the "way of the saber". pm me if you want.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Atius on June 06, 2013, 06:27:53 PM
Well, Regulus and myself will be meeting up on Saturday downtown Vancouver.
If you're around, Arch, why not come join us?
Since you have Regulus' number, he can give details by text or you can  PM either one of us and we'll make arrangements.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ScribeSake on June 06, 2013, 10:26:57 PM
Anyone in Tucson AZ?
I would love to spar fight with someone. xD


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on June 07, 2013, 04:17:03 AM
Anyone in Tucson AZ?
I would love to spar fight with someone. xD



Not sure.

Welcome to the forums!

There are a handful in Phoenix

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)

 ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DandoKhaan on June 07, 2013, 04:41:42 AM
Just trying again for saber-enthusiasts in Cache Valley Utah!!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jammo on June 11, 2013, 11:17:24 PM
Anyone in Tucson AZ?
I would love to spar fight with someone. xD

*belch* saber whackins in Phoenix on Sunday... BE THERE!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Arch998 on June 12, 2013, 05:43:35 AM
Well, Regulus and myself will be meeting up on Saturday downtown Vancouver.
If you're around, Arch, why not come join us?
Since you have Regulus' number, he can give details by text or you can  PM either one of us and we'll make arrangements.

Hi Atius and Regulus,

I had to work that weekend so I wasn't able to make it out. Let me know when you guys are thinking of getting together again and if it the timing and day works out I'll do my best to come out and play a bit :D

I don't really have set days off so it's a challenge sometimes to plan stuff. Anyways like I said let me know and I'll do my best.

Arch


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: rezeb360 on June 15, 2013, 10:03:19 PM
Why is there no ppl near me.  :'(


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on June 16, 2013, 02:45:34 AM
Why is there no ppl near me.  :'(

I am having trouble thinking there are not a handful of saber enthusiasts in the Kissi'me and O'town area  :(

Sorry your searches have come up with poo thus far.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: spectresabre on June 20, 2013, 03:22:22 AM
Sacramento California. Look for Sacramento Sabers on Facebook. We welcome anyone with a saber.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: SlyJason on July 01, 2013, 12:10:01 PM
Toronto here...looking to spar soon


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on July 01, 2013, 01:27:27 PM
Toronto here...looking to spar soon


Welcome to the forum!

Check out the map there are a couple folks in your area.

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Arthian on July 20, 2013, 09:38:24 PM
Any one in the charleston, sc area


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on July 20, 2013, 10:11:17 PM
Any one in the charleston, sc area


Do I need to move your pin from Crystal Lake, IL?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: GrumpyBadger on July 27, 2013, 02:58:22 PM
*belch* saber whackins in Phoenix on Sunday... BE THERE!

Anyone in Tucson AZ?
I would love to spar fight with someone. xD

I know it's far for Tucson, and that's really where Phoenix becomes the central hub for us, BUT

I live in northern Mohave County, by the mountain that just burned :D up near Kingman.  The highs today are going to be in the 80's up there... I'm all for heading down to you guys in the winter months, we get snow! For summer, it wouldn't be a bad place to get away once a month ;)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Cyondios on July 27, 2013, 05:43:28 PM
I know it's far for Tucson, and that's really where Phoenix becomes the central hub for us, BUT

I live in northern Mohave County, by the mountain that just burned :D up near Kingman.  The highs today are going to be in the 80's up there... I'm all for heading down to you guys in the winter months, we get snow! For summer, it wouldn't be a bad place to get away once a month ;)
If you ever want to take a break from the heat down there... Southwest CO is where I live. Shoot me a message if you ever want to come up and spar. (I can get discounted hotel rooms as well, or suggest good camping areas)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: GrumpyBadger on July 27, 2013, 09:55:25 PM
If you ever want to take a break from the heat down there... Southwest CO is where I live. Shoot me a message if you ever want to come up and spar. (I can get discounted hotel rooms as well, or suggest good camping areas)

I'll definitely have to take you up on that one day.  I LOVE SW Colorado.  Whereabouts you at if you don't mind my asking?  I was thinking of moving to Cortez because of possible work at Mesa Verde National Park.  I love that area.  When we feel like a roadtrip, I'll look you up for sure! thanks Cyondios.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Cyondios on July 27, 2013, 10:20:28 PM
I'm actually in Telluride. Just about 70-80 minutes from Cortez.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: GrumpyBadger on July 31, 2013, 07:58:15 PM
wow  8)

Telluride is gorgeous!  ;D we're thinking of moving outward towards Colorado or maybe even Wyoming.  The only problem being my business has three major events in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Albuquerque... hence why Kingman Az, or thereabouts, works out rather nicely.  

We'll definitely have to plan a vacay to Telluride.  It's too bad we literally just missed that bluegrass festival there.  I haven't been there in ages, thanks for the invite and additional reason!

Once I get the ranch all squared away here, you're more than welcome to head on down this way during the winter to thaw out ;) either that or there's plenty of hotels and such being as we're close to the south-west rim of the Canyon.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Cyondios on July 31, 2013, 10:49:32 PM
There's a Blues and Brews festival coming up 9/13-15 I wouldn't be able to get a room discount during such a busy weekend however


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Xavier Temple on August 03, 2013, 09:56:45 AM
I just checked the map...  Wow.  No one in my country! I guess back to practicing my Dulon then, lol.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on August 03, 2013, 01:50:47 PM
I just checked the map...  Wow.  No one in my country! I guess back to practicing my Dulon then, lol.


There may actually be others in the NZ with you!

Let me know what town/city you are in and I will pin you!

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)

I have been building the map with help from Stiletto, but it does not include every single member and there are other sources of membership within the interwebs!

:)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: GrumpyBadger on August 03, 2013, 08:06:59 PM
what amazes me is that Ultrasabers is literally only a couple blocks away from where my Lady grew up  :o next time we visit her family I may have to do a "get away"  ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Xavier Temple on August 03, 2013, 08:17:18 PM
There may actually be others in the NZ with you!

Let me know what town/city you are in and I will pin you!

[url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url] ([url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url])

I have been building the map with help from Stiletto, but it does not include every single member and there are other sources of membership within the interwebs!

:)


I am in Wellington, although I travel a fair bit with work, thank you!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DARTH CH3M15T on August 20, 2013, 11:30:50 AM
North West Uk  5mile from Chester. Got my saber yesterday. looking to spar and spin lots.
Anyone close or in the Cheshire / merseyside or north wales area. You can easily get to me. i have a fair amount of outside space.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: JediApril on August 21, 2013, 11:31:49 PM
Im looking for a sparring parnter but I live in Homestead FL.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on August 22, 2013, 07:27:22 AM
There has been talk of a Florida forum Fest, meet and greet...keep your eyes and ears open for more details  ;)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Genkaku Sho`shyk on August 22, 2013, 08:58:38 AM
Im looking for a sparring parnter but I live in Homestead FL.

did you check out the map?  im one of the other members close to you in FL.. pretty active on the forums, and i am also avid in learning the forums, most of all, practice basics, ... cant do anything right without first mastering the basics ^.^


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: JediApril on August 24, 2013, 01:35:28 AM
Where I find the map? And the other member what is his name?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: JediApril on August 24, 2013, 01:46:38 AM
How close are you to Homestead?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on August 24, 2013, 03:22:40 AM
Where I find the map? And the other member what is his name?


The map thread...
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=8901.315 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=8901.315)


The map...
http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Cabooseminus1 on August 29, 2013, 10:14:30 PM
I'm looking for a Sparring partner, I've combined a few techniques I know about swordsplay and I'd like to see a lot of other personalized styles of swordsplay. I'm in Charlestown Boston, MA, if you live anywhere near there hit me up and we can discuss where to meet. Also I do not own a car so it'd have to be in the Boston area.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: rezeb360 on September 01, 2013, 11:52:56 AM
I see some one near me! :o please tell me how I can get in contact with k001daddy?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on September 01, 2013, 03:27:47 PM
I see some one near me! :o please tell me how I can get in contact with k001daddy?


Sorry to say but that forumite has not been on for since July...

http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=18848 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=18848)

 :-\


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthAnimus on September 01, 2013, 07:26:58 PM
I am in Hamilton ON, Canada about 45 mins from Toronto!!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: rezeb360 on September 02, 2013, 12:08:56 PM
Sorry to say but that forumite has not been on for since July...

[url]http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=18848[/url] ([url]http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=18848[/url])

 :-\
.... Dang...


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: tron on September 02, 2013, 01:10:40 PM
If I lived nearby we would duel, FO SHO  ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on September 02, 2013, 06:42:09 PM
If I lived nearby we would duel, FO SHO  ;D

Are you on the map, do you want to be?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthAnimus on September 02, 2013, 06:46:42 PM
not really anyone inmy area


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Luenalli on September 03, 2013, 01:36:19 AM
I'm in Frasrer Valley, B.C, Canada. It's a pretty small town, and I know of only 1 other peson who has a Saber.
But we are very mismatched, he is far too physically strong for me to spar with. I was wondering if there is anyone else in the Fraser Valley area.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: rezeb360 on September 06, 2013, 10:06:32 PM
I have a similar problem. ::)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on September 06, 2013, 10:13:25 PM
I'm in Frasrer Valley, B.C, Canada. It's a pretty small town, and I know of only 1 other peson who has a Saber.
But we are very mismatched, he is far too physically strong for me to spar with. I was wondering if there is anyone else in the Fraser Valley area.


When I started out in martial arts I was constantly mismatched, people bigger, stronger, faster... Just better in general. It's actually a good thing for you, because you have an opportunity to become way better. I would kill to have a steady sparring partner who completely outmatched me for size speed and skill.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on September 07, 2013, 02:25:26 AM
The majority of my Judo gyms were top heavy with veteran black belts, so from an early point it was hands on by large aggressive animals.

Throw to the lions as it were.

But it developed my core and gave me a great deal of bottom time fighting my way out of sticky situations.

Welcome challenges as they will force you to grow.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jakofett on September 08, 2013, 12:52:23 AM
Lewiston Maine here, Would not doubt if I was the only one in maine. Have 6 sabers now and 2 people to spar with always would like more to join!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on September 08, 2013, 02:34:40 AM
Welcome to the forum!

I have you on the map...

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: BenPass on September 08, 2013, 02:41:34 AM
Lewiston Maine here, Would not doubt if I was the only one in maine. Have 6 sabers now and 2 people to spar with always would like more to join!

Well, come next spring, the ferry will be open between here and Portland, Maine again so that'll make it easier to meet up with people such as yourself.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: James Casey on September 08, 2013, 09:17:08 PM
So, having sparred among family a little, is there anyone else in/around Hertfordshire in England who might want to meet up some time?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: elliot beckett on September 25, 2013, 01:32:49 PM
If anyone is ever in the region of Brisbane, Australia then I will be game for some practice


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: SILVERBACK on September 26, 2013, 10:03:21 PM
Any other New Yorkers out there, preferably from the Hudson Valley area?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Brutus on September 26, 2013, 10:09:51 PM
Dallas Texas... I have a large backyard and a need to slice and dice Jedi scum! Or just spar with a fellow Sith whom doesn't mind being overwhelmed by my power...


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Crescent King on September 29, 2013, 02:32:13 AM
Huntsville Alabama


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on September 29, 2013, 02:36:52 AM
Welcome to the forum!

I have you on the map...you are in luck, there is at least one in your town!

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Arch998 on October 03, 2013, 05:36:11 AM
Hi Luenalli,

Where in Fraser Valley are you? I'm Port Coquitlam if you and your partner would like to get together sometime and spar. I have absolutely no experience in sparing so I'm sure I can learn a few things from you. If you are interested please feel free to PM me.  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 03, 2013, 01:09:49 PM
Hi Luenalli,

Where in Fraser Valley are you? I'm Port Coquitlam if you and your partner would like to get together sometime and spar. I have absolutely no experience in sparing so I'm sure I can learn a few things from you. If you are interested please feel free to PM me.  :)

Is it Port Coquitlam or Burnaby?  I had you on the map for the latter, but I am happy to change your location  :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Racona Nova on October 03, 2013, 07:44:12 PM
Well, I have little hope to find some, but...near Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany xD Quite the other side of the world


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Tanq on October 03, 2013, 08:01:46 PM
Hey Relmeob, could you please add Saber Guild of Central Ohio as a group to Columbus, OH? Thanks man.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 03, 2013, 09:03:40 PM
Hey Relmeob, could you please add Saber Guild of Central Ohio as a group to Columbus, OH? Thanks man.

Soon as I get home from work...is there a contact link?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Tanq on October 03, 2013, 11:09:33 PM
Soon as I get home from work...is there a contact link?

Here's the Fb group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/531027336971739/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/531027336971739/)

They can PM me or message me on Facebook, either way will work. Thanks!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Arch998 on October 04, 2013, 01:41:57 AM
Sorry Jedi Relmeob,
It is Port Coquitlam now, I just moved a few weeks ago. :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 04, 2013, 02:47:14 AM
Sorry Jedi Relmeob,
It is Port Coquitlam now, I just moved a few weeks ago. :)

No worries at all!

Takes a minute at the most to swap the location!

:)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on October 09, 2013, 02:53:30 PM
I'd just like to update and bump that I'm in Clackamas OR these days... So if anyone wants to hit me up, please shoot me a PM.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on October 09, 2013, 04:44:38 PM
I'd just like to update and bump that I'm in Clackamas OR these days... So if anyone wants to hit me up, please shoot me a PM.

Adjusted for klack a mack a sas...:)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on October 09, 2013, 06:03:51 PM
Adjusted for klack a mack a sas...:)

Lol it definitely doesn't roll off the tongue.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: GoggleMac on October 10, 2013, 09:40:15 AM
Lucien, I'm in Salem, OR and have a daughter who lives in Klackamas. New to the forum.  My younger daughter and her friend are getting interested in sparring. I'm an old timer. You can read my introduction under "Greetings from the Steampunk Universe." I will PM you shortly.  -Mac


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: bbowl157 on October 11, 2013, 03:04:58 AM
Lol Longview Texas here, not a soul within 2 hours on the map xD


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Tyr-El Sivaut on October 11, 2013, 12:58:49 PM
There are two of us near Kalamazoo/South Haven, MI that have just started getting together.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Tepes on October 27, 2013, 09:12:20 AM
I'm in Doral Fl


Title: Re: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Johnyclueless on November 04, 2013, 06:31:57 AM
Saginaw, Michigan, here. So alone... so alone. No Con nearby, either. 

I am on the other side of the state. Muskegon area...and the Terra Prime Lightsaber Academy is in Ann Arbor...

(http://sigs.enjin.com/sig-swtor/bb41218d5ff037aa.png) (http://www.enjin.com)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Zren Tobas on November 06, 2013, 07:10:27 AM
I'm now in Wrightwood, California. Let me know if anyone is in the area looking for a saber buddy. I'm no pro but some lessons and such would be nice.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on November 06, 2013, 03:33:46 PM
I'm now in Wrightwood, California. Let me know if anyone is in the area looking for a saber buddy. I'm no pro but some lessons and such would be nice.

Map modified to reflect!

:)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Zren Tobas on November 06, 2013, 05:33:09 PM
Thanks. =] Would be awesome to get an eventual group up here.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Slua on November 16, 2013, 06:35:35 AM
Staying in NJ, Somerset, for some time (I'll leave in a month, so don't update the map)

But the closest one is only TPLA in NY((


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: NexusWulf on November 19, 2013, 10:10:51 PM
NexusWulf here saying I am new to the whole saber arts and willing to learn from anyone or maybe sparring with fellow forum members, my first sabers should be coming in soon and hope it all works out.

city: pleasanton
state:California
I would like for my pin to be mapped thank you saber forums.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on November 20, 2013, 01:20:57 AM
NexusWulf here saying I am new to the whole saber arts and willing to learn from anyone or maybe sparring with fellow forum members, my first sabers should be coming in soon and hope it all works out.

city: pleasanton
state:California
I would like for my pin to be mapped thank you saber forums.

Welcome to the forum!

You are on the map!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: XtheXcodeX on December 05, 2013, 02:47:33 PM
looking for sparring partners near ovieto florida!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: kagemusha shin on December 06, 2013, 03:24:57 AM
I'm still looking for someone in Henderson KY or Evansville IN area


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: rezeb360 on December 16, 2013, 12:05:20 PM
if you are looking for the map...

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Sapherno11 on December 21, 2013, 06:29:34 PM
Darth Ruin here!

Personally I also am in michigan! Three Oaks, Michigan, about ten minutes from the border. Ann Arbor is about a 3 hour drive north of me. I'd love to set up a sparring time for anyone interested, though I do work most nights, so we'd either have to hit a night i'm off (and hopefully warm!) or during the day! I made my email available to view on my profile, so hit me up if your interested!

Qualifications.

Ok, so i've had about a year of Okinawan Shorin Ryu training, but i've also been self taught using swords for a good 17 years as of 2013. So I'd like to say i'm...decent :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Tyranis on December 23, 2013, 12:19:21 AM
Two of us in Hampton Virginia always looking for action


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on December 23, 2013, 03:36:59 AM
Welcome to our new members!

 ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Brian64 on December 23, 2013, 03:50:34 AM
There were a couple of other guys in Adelaide, South Australia that are hopefully still around. They were last active around August/September 2013 according to their profiles.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Taieer on December 24, 2013, 07:07:35 AM
Not to many from my area but i noticed a few, so i thought id announce myself :P. im from just north of toronto, im getting my first sabers in the mail soon. i have some broad and short sword experience, not sure how that will translate to sabers. Id be up for the occasional meet ups and duels if we could get any of us toronto area folks together. or if anyone ever travels my way give me a shout!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: srams on December 24, 2013, 09:13:18 AM
 I'd love to get a California event going for all of the Californians, and those who wished they lived here!  ;) Too bad US had to move! But they are of course invited by default.  Maybe we could meet in Sacramento, or another central location? This state is too big. I'm 425 on the map, (Lincoln Ca.) I know of two other forumites in the greater Sacramento area. Any others?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on December 24, 2013, 04:19:34 PM
@Taieer...welcome to the forum!

@Srams...I am thinking one in Houston TX or there about is doable...lots of folks in TX and US is right there  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: srams on December 24, 2013, 08:01:48 PM
Yeah, I'm always game for visiting a new place, I've never been to Texas, but pretty much any place farther than Sacramento area is a big investment for me.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on December 25, 2013, 01:50:47 AM
Yeah, I'm always game for visiting a new place, I've never been to Texas, but pretty much any place farther than Sacramento area is a big investment for me.

Lol I feel the same about trying to go to Cali for an event   :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: SithHead1139 on January 03, 2014, 02:12:39 PM
Are there any saberists in the Tampa Bay area or close to it?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: rezeb360 on January 03, 2014, 03:00:49 PM
Are there any saberists in the Tampa Bay area or close to it?
I know a gentleman that runs a spire of the storm out there and they from time to time spar. pm me for details.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on January 04, 2014, 03:26:20 AM
Are there any saberists in the Tampa Bay area or close to it?


There are a handful out your way...

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)

Welcome to the forum!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Megaradcooljedi on January 12, 2014, 08:59:28 AM
Anyone near Toledo Ohio? :))


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on January 12, 2014, 09:35:23 AM
I know there is a Northern Ohio Lightsaber appreciation group.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Megaradcooljedi on January 12, 2014, 11:39:26 AM
Perchance have you a specific location? :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on January 12, 2014, 05:01:12 PM
There is the rather active and growing group just north in Ann Arbor!

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)



Northern Ohio Lightsaber Appreciation Group

https://www.facebook.com/OhioSaber (https://www.facebook.com/OhioSaber)



Welcome to the forum!

:D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: eerockk on January 14, 2014, 08:34:28 PM
This thread is responsible for hooking Saberforum member ComfySauce, his brother, and his friend up with me for 5 hours and 20 dead Li-ON cells' worth of fun!

This thread rocks and it works! Thanks, Rel!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on January 14, 2014, 08:36:09 PM
This thread is responsible for hooking Saberforum member ComfySauce, his brother, and his friend up with me for 5 hours and 20 dead Li-ON cells' worth of fun!

This thread rocks and it works! Thanks, Rel!

Yay!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Racona Nova on January 15, 2014, 06:27:44 PM
That's cool :D I wish there were more around my home...


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Taieer on January 15, 2014, 06:31:00 PM
It makes me sad, I really want a new sparring partner. Anyone in the gta?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on January 15, 2014, 06:40:46 PM
It makes me sad, I really want a new sparring partner. Anyone in the gta?


Bunches...

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286


...at least 7 by my count, and those are just the ones I have marked, there may be many more.  Go to a local con and I am sure there will be a shopping cart full!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Obalon on January 21, 2014, 12:20:43 AM
Looking for a sparring group in the Columbus, Ohio area!!! Love to learn how to fight, been sword fighting (stunt) with friends for years. Looking for enthusiasts of lightsabers just like me.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on January 21, 2014, 12:40:48 AM
Looking for a sparring group in the Columbus, Ohio area!!! Love to learn how to fight, been sword fighting (stunt) with friends for years. Looking for enthusiasts of lightsabers just like me.


Got you on the map!


http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Tanq on January 21, 2014, 01:04:05 AM
Looking for a sparring group in the Columbus, Ohio area!!! Love to learn how to fight, been sword fighting (stunt) with friends for years. Looking for enthusiasts of lightsabers just like me.


We have a TPLA affiliated group operating in Columbus, just let us know if you want to join: http://www.facebook.com/OrbitalSaberArts (http://www.facebook.com/OrbitalSaberArts)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Obalon on January 22, 2014, 04:35:27 AM
Thank you Tanq for the information and jedi relmeob for putting me on the map!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth_Arkanus on January 22, 2014, 10:08:17 AM
I'm still looking for UK based sparring partners, especially North of England, if there are any out there!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Xolique on February 01, 2014, 09:41:28 AM
Anyone in Perth Australia?
Far fetched but it's worth a shot.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Brian64 on February 01, 2014, 07:18:38 PM
Perth is covered, as I've seen a couple of sandgropers on the forum.

It's the Croweaters I can't find. There were a couple of guys posting a few months before I found this place, but nothing more recent than about Aug/Sep (IIRC).


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on February 01, 2014, 08:11:10 PM
Anyone in Perth Australia?
Far fetched but it's worth a shot.


There is actually a nice handful there, and that is just on the ever growing duelist map!

:)


http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)



Perth is covered, as I've seen a couple of sandgropers on the forum.

It's the Croweaters I can't find. There were a couple of guys posting a few months before I found this place, but nothing more recent than about Aug/Sep (IIRC).



And at least two in Adelaide.

Now go get me a bola soup wita floatin pie!

:)

PS
Sandgropers and Croweaters are great names...makes me think of post apoc gangs/tribes/clans!  Are their other fairly common nick names for others around Oz and abroad...I mean to say the ones that are forum safe and having interest value rather than just meanness and such lol.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Brian64 on February 01, 2014, 11:19:49 PM
Hey thanks! There's a new Adelaide member that joined after my last search. ;)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on February 01, 2014, 11:35:48 PM
Of the two post apoc clans I would rather be a Croweater...the name, it has an air of "devil may care" to it!


(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/092/f/e/tentwalkers_by_parkhurst-d3d1hq3.jpg)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Brian64 on February 02, 2014, 01:00:32 AM
If you're looking for a list...

South Australia: Croweaters
Western Australia: Sandgropers
Northern Territory: Top Enders
Queenslanders: Banana Benders
Tasmania: Taswegians (I've also heard them called Apple Eaters)
New South Wales: Cockroaches
Victoria: Cabbage Patchers

There are bound to be other names. We like making stuff up, especially if it pokes fun at someone. :)



Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Xolique on February 02, 2014, 01:10:36 AM
Haha banana benders. Sorry but I think that is brilliant.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Bear on February 11, 2014, 01:13:32 AM
If anyone in Dallas, and the surrounding areas, wish to get together and spar, I'm game. I have no actual lightsaber sparring experience but I'm a fast learner. Just shoot me a PM and we'll see what we can work out. Although I do need to order a new blade for my saber. I think my old roommate cracked the tip jacking around and now the tip won't stay in the blade.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Genkaku Sho`shyk on February 11, 2014, 03:20:04 AM
hello there Texan.. i was born a breed in the great state myself.. i live in Florida now...  but there is an easy fix for the blade tip, try some super glue.. not the fake stuff, the real deal stuff, and put some around the edges of the tip then put it in to the top... turn it upside down and let the hilts rest for 24 hours... bet that will hold the tip in again for along time...


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Bear on February 11, 2014, 03:31:24 AM
hello there Texan.. i was born a breed in the great state myself.. i live in Florida now...  but there is an easy fix for the blade tip, try some super glue.. not the fake stuff, the real deal stuff, and put some around the edges of the tip then put it in to the top... turn it upside down and let the hilts rest for 24 hours... bet that will hold the tip in again for along time...


Appreciate it. I'll give it a try, if nothing else to get me by until I can place an order for a new blade. The crack, however, does run down into the blade so the overall strength and durability is probably shot.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Genkaku Sho`shyk on February 11, 2014, 03:45:24 AM
lol ok i gotta know what you and your room mate been whacking that thing on.... the side of a concentrate block?.....


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Bear on February 11, 2014, 03:48:37 AM
I don't know what he was doing with it. I didn't notice the crack for the longest time, partially because I was staying at my girlfriends apartment, and once I had noticed, of course he played dumb. But I know it wasn't anything I did because I didn't have any sparring partners so I wasn't hitting anything with it


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Genkaku Sho`shyk on February 11, 2014, 03:53:37 AM
lol no worries.. if that super glue dont do the trick.. theirs always some duct tape cut .. or ripped, in thin strips.... and make a plus, then tightly wrap the areajust under the crack... let it sit with even more tighter pressure... guarantee the duct tap will never fail

i mean.. its duct tape.. it can hold a old school Buick!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Bear on February 11, 2014, 04:20:14 AM
I'm definitely going to be making some repairs to that blade. Probably use a combination of tape and glue. At least enough to get me by till I can order an UltraEdge Heavy Grade


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Sims on February 15, 2014, 05:13:27 PM
Hey guys.. Looking for  any kind of sparring group in Vancouver Canada


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on February 15, 2014, 05:53:08 PM
Hey guys.. Looking for  any kind of sparring group in Vancouver Canada


[urlhttp://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286][/url]

There are a couple at least  :D

Welcome to the forum!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Genkaku Sho`shyk on February 15, 2014, 09:45:31 PM
just had a good first meet and greet with a few fr=om the south Florida sector.. video uploading


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on February 16, 2014, 12:54:05 AM

[urlhttp://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286][/url]


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: tutzdaman on February 20, 2014, 03:36:41 PM
Stevens Point, WI.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on February 20, 2014, 03:43:37 PM
Stevens Point, WI.


Welcome to the forum!

You are on the map!

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Angeal on February 24, 2014, 07:58:53 PM
Where are my South Florida people at?! I have many friends with sabers and we spar all the time!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on February 24, 2014, 11:28:35 PM
Where are my South Florida people at?! I have many friends with sabers and we spar all the time!

Where in S Florida?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Edge on February 27, 2014, 11:56:04 PM
Kingston NH if anyones around here!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on February 28, 2014, 04:30:54 AM
Kingston NH if anyones around here!


Welcome to the forum!

There are some folks fairly close to you!

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Guardianofwinds on March 04, 2014, 06:43:55 PM
Tulsa Oklahoma here.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on March 04, 2014, 08:05:19 PM
Tulsa Oklahoma here.


Welcome to the forums!

Good news, there are a couple regulars in your town my friend!

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: The_Ronin_Jedi on March 07, 2014, 02:24:41 AM
I won't have a saber until probably mid-way through summer, but I figure I might as well see who I can fight in the meantime.

  • I'm going to be spending my summers in my hometown of Erie, PA
  • I'm going to be attending University Park (State College, PA) in the fall of 2014, through at least the spring 2017

Anyone up for a duel?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Verendus Talionis on March 14, 2014, 10:54:54 PM
I just got my first saber and am looking for any sort of cons, practice buddies or just general saber lovers to chat hang out with. I'm in the Lake Charles Louisiana area. Also if I could be added to this map that would be awesome.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on March 15, 2014, 03:49:37 AM
I just got my first saber and am looking for any sort of cons, practice buddies or just general saber lovers to chat hang out with. I'm in the Lake Charles Louisiana area. Also if I could be added to this map that would be awesome.

Welcome to the forum!

606 entries so far!

Verendus Talionis...hmmm...latin, highly regarded vengeance or Final Fantasy XIV reference?

You are on the map!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Verendus Talionis on March 15, 2014, 07:16:30 PM
Welcome to the forum!

606 entries so far!

Verendus Talionis...hmmm...latin, highly regarded vengeance or Final Fantasy XIV reference?

You are on the map!

Thank you so much! And I interpret it as Awesome Retaliation. I don't speak latin but, I sort of just looked up some latin words and pieced them together haha. Sounded cool to me. Been using Talionis as a surname for characters since SWG though.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on March 15, 2014, 07:59:04 PM
Thank you so much! And I interpret it as Awesome Retaliation. I don't speak latin but, I sort of just looked up some latin words and pieced them together haha. Sounded cool to me. Been using Talionis as a surname for characters since SWG though.

It could surely mean that...intuitively of course lol.

Somehow I doubt awesome was thrown around to much in Latin circles  :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth_Arkanus on March 15, 2014, 11:13:30 PM
Just putting this out there again, is there anyone in the UK (near Doncaster) looking for a sparring partner at all?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: darth_scorn on March 16, 2014, 01:12:10 AM
anyone in the marion area of ohio


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on March 16, 2014, 01:22:37 AM
anyone in the marion area of ohio


At least a handful in Columbus!

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)

Welcome to the forum!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Fisherking on March 16, 2014, 01:29:35 AM
Live in Georgia, would be happy to find some sparring partners


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on March 16, 2014, 01:37:11 AM
Live in Georgia, would be happy to find some sparring partners

Welcome to the forum!

What part of Georgia?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lord_Ravik on March 31, 2014, 12:13:31 AM
anyone in the marion area of ohio
I'm out of the Springfield ohio area


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Zeratos on March 31, 2014, 12:25:52 AM
Anybody in South Mississippi? Like, Picayune/Hattiesburg area?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Smoosta on April 01, 2014, 01:40:35 AM
Any one in the Charleston South Carolina area ? Would be nice to find a sparing partner 


Stunt dark prophecy v3 BR ,
Dark prophecy v3 with obsidian BR


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Fisherking on April 01, 2014, 02:16:27 AM
@Master Rel, Gainesville area.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on April 01, 2014, 02:25:53 AM
Everyone welcome!

Is that Gainesville GA?


http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Fisherking on April 01, 2014, 02:38:33 AM
yeah Gainesville GA


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: UlicJax on April 01, 2014, 03:32:15 AM
im in Oahu Hawaii if any one is there please hit me up


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on April 01, 2014, 04:20:38 AM
im in Oahu Hawaii if any one is there please hit me up

Welcome!

HI and not TX?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jormir Cercal on April 04, 2014, 09:53:03 AM
Someone from Spain? and with luck near Alicante?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthVinnyous on April 20, 2014, 07:17:54 AM
san francisco, ca! anyone who wants to duel hit me up i would love to learn some new tricks and test out my skills!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Eronn Koth on April 30, 2014, 10:04:54 PM
Anyone around the Akron area of Ohio?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TheREELPIXLman on May 02, 2014, 06:32:02 AM
Denver Metro Area? Golden specifically? Anybody?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 02, 2014, 03:13:00 PM
I updated the duelist map

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)

And my best advice is to bring your saber and costume if possible to a local convention, you will find like minded people to mingle with!


Title: Lacey, Washington
Post by: warvet76 on May 02, 2014, 09:26:24 PM
Soter Themis Grey Jedi ...I long to spar with a master


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Gensi Natahu on May 03, 2014, 02:00:17 AM
nyone love in north west Lucas county, Ohio? I an trying to practice saber dueling, and my usual buddy is working now, so I need someone who can help improve our combat/dueling skills, when wanted. My name is Jake Smith, Facebook name is the Jake (fonzi) Smith, and I prefer nontraditional sabers, like tonfas, and saber gauntlet (Still expirimenting), and yari pike. The traditional style I use is usually saber staff. Hit me up if you wanna spar sometime.


Title: Re: Lacey, Washington
Post by: Master Rel on May 03, 2014, 04:47:13 PM
Soter Themis Grey Jedi ...I long to spar with a master


http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1995 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1995)

Master Kane is South of you in Oceanside California...welcome to the forum!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on May 03, 2014, 04:55:22 PM
nyone love in north west Lucas county, Ohio? I an trying to practice saber dueling, and my usual buddy is working now, so I need someone who can help improve our combat/dueling skills, when wanted. My name is Jake Smith, Facebook name is the Jake (fonzi) Smith, and I prefer nontraditional sabers, like tonfas, and saber gauntlet (Still expirimenting), and yari pike. The traditional style I use is usually saber staff. Hit me up if you wanna spar sometime.


Welcome to the forum!

There is the TPL Academy in Ann Arbor!

http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Steffenator on May 09, 2014, 06:41:02 AM
Still searching for anyone in the Salt Lake City, UT area.

If anyone is in that area, please hit me up.

I'm in Ogden, but I work in Salt Lake.
Sorry for responding a year later, but I've only just signed up. :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Agury mcode on May 09, 2014, 03:41:31 PM
ANYONE OUT THERE LIVE IN ODESSA,TX?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: lordhostle on May 17, 2014, 01:28:34 AM
Zequar here! I live in Carrollton, Tx about 20 min north of Dallas. If you are ever in the area, hit me up. My brother and I both spar and plan to make videos and such and would welcome any and all that would want to partake in the festivities  :) I'm married with a little 2 year old so I am busy, but I'm not at the same time  8)

Big Z out!

Hey Big Z it's nice to see some in the Dallas area as i currently live in Plano. I'm still window shopping for my first lightsaber, but no one to sparr with. PM your number so we can schedule some time


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on May 17, 2014, 06:06:24 AM
Been a while since I've been on here, but I'd just like to reiterate that Tythos Ridge Saber Academy is in Clackamas OR, and meets at Happy Valley Park Sundays from 2:00 to 4:00


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Luethar on May 20, 2014, 12:06:01 PM
I am in Austin, Texas.

Most of my dueling occurs in Austin, however, from time to time I am in Dallas and in San Antonio for a convention or three.

Also, in Austin we have a Lightsaber Summit in Austin every three months. The next one is in July 2014. Groups from Dallas, San Antonio, and even Houston are invited to participate.

Of course, newcomers to the area are also invited at any time.

Email me at luethar@yahaoo.com if you are in the area and would like to meet up!

Lue.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: lordhostle on May 22, 2014, 08:17:00 PM
Im currently in Plano, Tx, which is part of the Dallas Metroplex. Looking to find people to spar with.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Temple on May 22, 2014, 09:18:16 PM
Facebook Group for Peeps in or near Sacramento CA
"Sacramento Lightsaber Academy"


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ashlee on May 31, 2014, 03:42:17 AM
Any one near colorado springs?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on June 01, 2014, 04:27:08 AM
Any one near colorado springs?


http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286 (http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286)


There are at least a couple in your city for sure!

Welcome to the forum!


Title: Re:
Post by: LucyFur on June 01, 2014, 12:07:33 PM
Anyone in the Orlando/Kissimmee area?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Kentavius on June 07, 2014, 12:16:47 AM
Redford/Livonia MI for me. Might have to drop by ann arbor at some point, but my work schedule is awful.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Dark Ransom on June 08, 2014, 04:09:53 AM
Hi my name is Ransom and im 16! i live in Overland Park kansas which is just south from Kansas City. i will be buying my first US soon and am looking for some to duel with/teach me the basics! so if anyone is near please email me at r.d.purvis@hotmail.com


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: lordhostle on June 11, 2014, 06:00:16 PM
i guess not a lot of people in North Texas that spar...sad :(


Title: Re:
Post by: Tal-Rin Onjo on June 16, 2014, 01:03:25 AM
Anyone in the Orlando/Kissimmee area?
I'm in Santa Rosa Beach (near Panama City Beach). If I ever get out to the Orlando area I'll drop you a line on here.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: crisjim4 on June 18, 2014, 12:06:07 PM
your not that alone.  I live in Canton which is near Ann arbor but you live about 2 hours away from me so maybe if I ever go up north I'll tell you.  Do you ever go skiing cause I do. I also know jmplagiues lives on the west side of the state but that's gonna back atleast 4 hours away from either of us cause iv checked.

I'm in north ville I'll have a blade soom


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: presstilton on June 20, 2014, 08:44:37 PM
i live in indiana and have a dark standard issue. i have never dueled but would like to PM if interested


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Lucien Kane on June 21, 2014, 06:21:07 AM
Update on Tythos Ridge... We are meeting up on Sundays at 4:00PM to 6:00PM at Happy Valley Park in Clackamas OR. Hit me up if you're interested. I have spare sabers that I loan out.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Zephon on June 22, 2014, 02:23:36 AM
I'll be living in Pensacola, Florida for about 5 months soon. But after that, I'll be living in Norfolk, Virginia when not on deployment.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Rel on June 22, 2014, 03:28:57 AM
I lived in P'cola for my formative years...middle through high school.

While there, if possible take in a couple classes with this group...interesting stuff indeed!

http://www.thinktoas.com/index.html (http://www.thinktoas.com/index.html)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Zephon on June 22, 2014, 01:57:51 PM
I lived in P'cola for my formative years...middle through high school.

While there, if possible take in a couple classes with this group...interesting stuff indeed!

[url]http://www.thinktoas.com/index.html[/url] ([url]http://www.thinktoas.com/index.html[/url])
Thank you Master Rel. I will definitely look into this.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: kitvindhire on July 13, 2014, 12:42:33 PM
h im looking for a sparing patner  australia nsw cherry brook castletowers region


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: warvet76 on July 22, 2014, 02:10:09 PM
I'll be living in Pensacola, Florida for about 5 months soon. But after that, I'll be living in Norfolk, Virginia when not on deployment.

Ahhhh Semen...  8)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: LeoninJesterXII on July 22, 2014, 05:08:22 PM
Anybody in Arkansas in the Cabot/Jacksonville area?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Zren Tobas on July 22, 2014, 07:07:34 PM
Back in Sidney, Ohio. 804 S. Main St. to be precise. Hope there might be some secret saber duelers/lovers near me. :P


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Zee on July 29, 2014, 08:18:59 PM
Anyone near the Harbor area of Los Angeles?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Red Leader on August 02, 2014, 03:29:56 AM
Anybody in the Ontario, Canada area message me. Looking forward to dueling with someone.  ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: quillen on August 02, 2014, 10:10:20 PM
anybody in Wisconsin want to join us, we have been putting on sabre shows and dueling for about 6 years

pm if interested


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TheNewDavout on August 05, 2014, 01:47:23 AM
anybody in Wisconsin want to join us, we have been putting on sabre shows and dueling for about 6 years

pm if interested

Hi, I'm rather new to the saber scene, but am in Madison WI, if you'd be interested in dueling at some point.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: quillen on August 05, 2014, 12:07:36 PM
ok, there are 2 of us who train regulary.  we are in sheboygan


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: pandacowjedi on August 06, 2014, 01:26:16 AM
Hey anyone in Mpls, Mn own an ultrasaber?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Shalateaus on August 08, 2014, 04:21:33 PM
any groups in florida?  i tried search but that really didnt go anywhere  8)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Gray on August 13, 2014, 06:27:11 AM
I live in south east Idaho... I'm pretty close to salt lake and other parts of Utah though. Both me and my cousin usually spar when we see each other, so if anyone else wants a sparring partner around Utah or Idaho, pm me and next time I'm around that area I'll contact you


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DavidOgilvie on August 13, 2014, 07:02:10 AM
Just gonna put it out there - Nottingham, UK? Im completely new to sparring but itd be fun to meet up with other people who own some US and have a duel


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Deskil Voidon on August 14, 2014, 07:41:15 PM
I'm in south florida


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Steffenator on August 20, 2014, 02:23:33 AM
I live in south east Idaho... I'm pretty close to salt lake and other parts of Utah though. Both me and my cousin usually spar when we see each other, so if anyone else wants a sparring partner around Utah or Idaho, pm me and next time I'm around that area I'll contact you

I'm in Ogden. Let me know if you want to spar sometime.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: nikkor_f64 on September 18, 2014, 04:20:39 PM
Posted this in the Sparring Map Thread as well.

Hamilton Ontario & Area,

I'm new to the area, and still getting wheels sorted out, but I have heard some of the Terra Prime Live guys such as eerockk, are in the London area.  So I'm just seeing where people are and who's around to train/spar with.  I might create a Southern Ontario thread if I don't hear much back from this post.

Cheers,


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: FrozenShadowNinja on September 19, 2014, 02:59:54 AM
No chance anybody's in the Kennesaw area?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lazlo Toth on September 29, 2014, 12:08:13 AM
I live in the depths of the desert of Apple Valley California. I also meet with my friends in Chino California on Wednesdays for practice for our shows.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Armwvingtoobman on October 02, 2014, 06:24:02 AM
Hey guys. I posted this in the map thread already, but I'm pretty eager to find someone in or around London Ontario :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Genkaku Sho`shyk on October 05, 2014, 04:03:31 AM
Shalateaus, DavidOgilvie .. my friend and brother in arms, Relan Tarel ,  and myself are both in south florida, .. and we both are willing to try to make a meet , great, smackdown..... talk about customizations to hilts and sparring in general.... ... hope we can all make a meet and great in the near future, perhaps on a weekend, and in an area with some wide open space... Relan Tarel  has a nice little open un developed area near his home.. im currently trying to get the time and ability to make a trip there myself to check out his little shop of horrors... he gots some crazy hair brain ideas and i helped him with conjure them up lol


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Logan5081 on October 16, 2014, 12:24:07 PM
I live in Kissimmee, fl. looking for sparring partners.
as a friend of mine says " Bring It".


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Kyyanno on October 23, 2014, 03:23:19 PM
Just gonna put it out there - Nottingham, UK? Im completely new to sparring but itd be fun to meet up with other people who own some US and have a duel

Hah, my partner lives in Nottingham so I'm up there every so often, I'm sure we could arrange something :)

I'm based down just south of Oxford, little place called Didcot.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Qui-Lar on November 02, 2014, 06:26:00 PM
I am located in north central west"by god" virginia
looking to spar with local yocal


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Tyranis on November 04, 2014, 03:04:33 AM
Any one around Hampton va? ill drive a  hour or so need reliable fighters!! haven't been able to spar in quite a while now, getting rusty....


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: aray887 on November 08, 2014, 01:16:16 AM
Peoria Illinois, if anyone is looking for a sparing partner in central Illinois.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Ativis on November 15, 2014, 04:04:01 PM
souderton pennsylvania, need group to spar with, also good chance il be moving to hyrum utah summer of 2015, so anyone from there feel free to contact me too, my email is on my profile, feel free


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: BlastWave on November 16, 2014, 12:55:28 AM
I live in the Walla Walla, Washington area.  If there is anyone willing to teach me the ways of the saber in my area please contact me!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Master Nero Attoru on November 16, 2014, 01:53:50 AM
We've been trying to figure something out for this on Facebook in our Learners in Exile group actually, when we get a good system going I'll be sure to post here!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: SpiritOfSakura on December 08, 2014, 10:41:20 AM
Anyone live near Ames, Iowa (or alternatively the Quad Cities area)?
Granted, I don't have a saber yet, but as I'll likely have to get parent approval when I do eventually go to purchase one, having others in the area I could spar with would probably be in my favor.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Moondalore on December 08, 2014, 01:38:11 PM
Looking for a sparring partner and/or master in the Columbus, GA area. Posted in the map thread as well.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Ekosk on December 08, 2014, 07:35:44 PM
Anybody in WA State I can spar/duel with? I'm in Snohomish County


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jedi Sior on December 11, 2014, 05:33:18 AM
New saber sparrer here in Denver, Colorado. Free on select weekends, so let me know!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: xendorsheir on January 18, 2015, 03:19:43 PM
I live in huntington west virginia if anyone wants to spar, but im out of practice


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lord_Nul on January 20, 2015, 05:03:29 AM
Any one in fargo? There are two of us trying to find people to spar with


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: JEStucker on January 20, 2015, 01:06:12 PM
Believe me, I feel your frustrations... the map shows 6 people within 20 minutes of me, none of them are active on the boards anymore and there is no other contact info for them.  I'd love to get a sabering group together from time to time.  There is a local 501st group, but I don't have that kind of costuming money to get in with them.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthIgnis on January 21, 2015, 12:30:28 PM
Albany, New York here. If anyone is in the area and has transportation let me know, we can figure something out for sparring if so.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: jartok on January 24, 2015, 05:21:47 PM
is there a way to search one thread? I cannot find how. if not then this seems useless. I am around Baltimore MD.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Racona Nova on January 24, 2015, 07:00:44 PM
There is a way. Click "Search", "Advanced Search" and then go to the bottom. There you click on "Choose a board" and de-select all boards except for the one you want to search. It's not exactly the same, but still far better than the normal search function...


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: KatTypeM on February 04, 2015, 01:39:46 AM
I have not read all the way through this thread yet, but am looking for sparring partners in the Boston area. If there are enough people I would also love to start a bigger boston sparring group.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Lysanders on February 04, 2015, 02:29:06 AM
Looking to kill ..er i mean smack around some people in the New Port Richey area..in Florida ...lol


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Noctis on February 15, 2015, 11:02:52 PM
I am in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  Any Southern saber-wielders out there?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Indignatio on February 26, 2015, 02:43:41 AM
I have not read all the way through this thread yet, but am looking for sparring partners in the Boston area. If there are enough people I would also love to start a bigger boston sparring group.

Southern NH here... I'd be interested in joining a group. My time has been a little limited lately but keep me in the loop.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: MikaelPfeffer on March 16, 2015, 02:20:21 PM
Since I'd say the percentage chance of a practice partner in Dunlap TN is lower than 0, looking for anyone in the Chattanooga, TN.....


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Mordeus on March 22, 2015, 05:56:03 PM
I am wondering if there is any saber clubs/groups in the Kansas City, MO area. I actually live in Independence, MO which is right on the border of KC.  I have noticed the 501st legion has a group here, but I am unsure if they do any lightsaber dueling, I assume just costuming.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Crackensan on April 05, 2015, 03:09:23 PM
I will be in ownership of a lightsaber come this June/July, and am looking for someone to start working out with in the Rochester, NY area....

Not a big city, and don't have a lot of hopes for it... but might as well try!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Flaekingr on April 09, 2015, 07:35:29 AM
Flaekingr, looking for a sparring partner in eastern Melbourne, Aus


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Sithslayer63 on April 15, 2015, 03:55:46 AM
Im in smack dab in between the San Marcos/Escondido/Vista area of California, if there is anybody out there I'm always up for a duel.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: hello664 on April 18, 2015, 09:17:31 PM
Berlin, Connecticut.  Near the Worthington Ridge Historical Center, on the end near Exit 22 off of Route 9. Let me know via email if you want to meet up.  there is a huge park/field across the street from me.  So thats the perfect area for a duel.

(I am a bit rusty as well, its been several months since a serious duel.) ;D

Anyway.  If anyone lives near the geographical center of CT (towns/ cities include: Hartford, Newington, Kensington, New Britain), let me know by emailing me at daeyun.sam@hotmail.com and make sure the subject is "Lightsaber Dueling"


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Griphen2 on April 20, 2015, 10:01:42 PM
WEST PHOENX, AZ Looking for lightsaber dueling/coriography partners.

Im looking for anyone interested in working on dueling, coriography and possibly into cosplay.

Contact me on here.

thanks
Looking forward


Title: West Phoenix, AZ Looking for lightsaber dueling/choreography partners
Post by: Griphen2 on April 20, 2015, 10:45:27 PM
West Phoenix, AZ Looking for lightsaber dueling/choreography partners

contact me on here


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: dreamtension on April 27, 2015, 09:15:00 PM
Baton Rouge resident looking for others around this area.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Ronox on April 28, 2015, 08:39:08 PM
central NJ here, willing to drive a bit to find someone


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Zee on April 29, 2015, 05:09:00 AM
Anything in Los Angeles?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: tutzdaman on May 07, 2015, 02:39:06 AM
Just moved to Amery, WI for a job. Not like ill find anyone around here, but I would consider driving every now and then if someone interested in meeting up every now and then from the St. Paul, MN area! I also spend a lot of time in Stevens Point, WI.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: quillen on May 23, 2015, 12:15:34 AM
we are in sheboygan WI


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: wikifido on May 23, 2015, 05:45:57 AM
Southern NH here... I'd be interested in joining a group. My time has been a little limited lately but keep me in the loop.

Northern MA on the NH Border here!

I'll send you a PM


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Mastarius on May 23, 2015, 06:00:35 AM
Any one close to Durango, Colorado? I don't have a car but if you can make it for some training since I'm new to this and all I'll buy lunch. :T


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lord Japarco on May 23, 2015, 05:38:01 PM
Hello, is there any members in Canary islands or in Spain?? Or Im I the first and only?...


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: J-Nebular on June 01, 2015, 12:18:52 AM
In Southern California and in need of training and practice. Any members out this way Send me a message!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: GSJediKnight on June 04, 2015, 12:54:03 AM
I'm 19 years old and live in Georgia, USA. Just got my ultrasaber in the mail today, and can't be more pleased. But I wanna get in an actual saber duel with it once or twice. Anyone near me?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Shroud on June 06, 2015, 03:25:37 PM
Is there anyone in South Alabama or the Florida Panhandle that would want to get together and spare?  8)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: sinistercode66 on June 26, 2015, 06:42:27 PM
Hey I'm new to the forum anyone around ohio? 


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Carnival on July 07, 2015, 10:21:58 PM
im located in Danville VA. can go to Ballou park to spar.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: VeritasVS on July 31, 2015, 05:33:54 PM
im located in Danville VA. can go to Ballou park to spar.

I'm located in Gladys, VA but currently cannot travel. Would love to stay in contact though for once I have my license!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Garataur on August 10, 2015, 05:39:50 AM
Hey I'm new to the forum anyone around ohio? 
im on this backwater planet we call ohio, what part are you in? im in the Minerva area. not many jedi in this corner of the galaxy.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: NathanMarris on August 12, 2015, 09:19:10 PM
Hey friends!  NathanMarris here!  I've just recently moved to the Portland, OR area.  I know there's an Academy here, and some other Ultrasaber fans around too.  Feel free to send me a PM and let's get together and have some good old fashioned Ultrasabers fun!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: BlastWave on August 17, 2015, 09:13:45 PM
Still looking for a sparring partner/master to teach me here in the Walla Walla, Washingtion area.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: BatteryHound on August 20, 2015, 02:23:35 AM
Moving to central Connecticut in a few weeks! I have heard of a group called CT Jedi that I believe operates out of Milford, but I figure fishing for some bites here as well won't hurt. :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: MeancupofJoey on August 24, 2015, 01:14:44 AM
Milwaukee WI here, just bought my first saber and I am looking for some combat.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: quillen on August 28, 2015, 10:14:54 PM
we are in sheboygan just north of you


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: shade_1313 on September 09, 2015, 06:34:14 AM
Wrong thread.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Huggies on September 17, 2015, 03:41:24 AM
[url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url] ([url]http://www.communitywalk.com/map/index/1531286[/url])


There are at least a couple in your city for sure!

Welcome to the forum!


I'm in the Springs. I have some other buddies that would be willing to get together.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Sapherno11 on September 27, 2015, 01:15:11 AM
Anyone in the Southwest Michigan area?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth_Rendus on October 09, 2015, 02:14:35 AM
Darth Rendus here in Central Alberta Canada hailing from Whitecourt hit me up if your nearby


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: WildGhoul on October 09, 2015, 05:19:29 AM
Escondido Ca. The three of us are looking to join or start a sparring and/or larp group  in the North County San Diego area.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: J-Nebular on October 17, 2015, 10:07:04 PM
Inland Empire, CA. So close yet so far.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Wolfknight on October 27, 2015, 04:09:50 PM
Wolf here, I am in the West Georgia area. Hit me up if your near.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Iram on November 13, 2015, 02:08:24 AM
Anyone in Upstate South Carolina?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Maestro on November 14, 2015, 12:35:45 AM
to everyone within driving distance of Chicago;

if we were to organize a day event near Chicago, a clinic and workshop with sparring, dueling, and training, ect...


how interested would everyone be?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Iram on November 14, 2015, 02:30:52 AM
to everyone within driving distance of Chicago;

if we were to organize a day event near Chicago, a clinic and workshop with sparring, dueling, and training, ect...


how interested would everyone be?
I suddenly wish I lived within driving distance of Chicago :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Mastarius on December 05, 2015, 03:11:04 PM
Anyone within the area of Greenwood Indiana?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: JEStucker on December 06, 2015, 02:21:35 PM
to everyone within driving distance of Chicago;

if we were to organize a day event near Chicago, a clinic and workshop with sparring, dueling, and training, ect...


how interested would everyone be?

Technically I'm within driving distance... it's like 9-10 hours... however I will not willingly enter Illinois, and I sure as HADES am not willingly going to Chicago. Sorry man.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Kaigun on December 10, 2015, 10:25:44 PM
Anyone in the south Alabama region?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: tutzdaman on December 11, 2015, 03:17:01 AM
we are in sheboygan just north of you

I'll be spending quite a few weekends in Sheboygan if you ever want to connect.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DashNolan on December 14, 2015, 08:58:50 PM
I am Dash Nolan, founder of the (very new) Atlantic Light Combat. We're looking for anyone interested in lightsaber choreogrpahy, even if you don't have a saber quite yet! We're fairly laid-back and prioritize having fun over all else. If you're in or near the Hampton Roads/Norfolk area, hit us up!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/730952836936950/


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: quillen on December 20, 2015, 07:57:14 PM
I'll be spending quite a few weekends in Sheboygan if you ever want to connect.

definately,

we practice most weekends with sabres and medieval weapons


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: acolyte death blade on December 29, 2015, 04:45:04 AM
I am maverick aka acolyte death blade I'm looking for sith jedi and gray masters and all fighters of the 7 forms that can travel to my area or that are in my area come stop by and help me and my family and firends on sparing with lightsabesr and live action role play for my town my fb page is UPSTATE New York Sith/Jedi/or Gray Empire


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth_Solidus on December 29, 2015, 05:14:33 AM
Anyone in the Seattle/Tacoma area willing to spar?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Junta Kharr on December 30, 2015, 04:07:08 AM
Anyone in the sunset/Lafayette area of Louisiana?
I need a sparring partner other than my brother.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth_Solidus on December 30, 2015, 04:20:08 AM
Anyone in the sunset/Lafayette area of Louisiana?
I need a sparring partner other than my brother.

It's a darn shame I moved lol. I'm from Lafayette lol


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Slayvius on January 02, 2016, 01:13:02 AM
ANYONE WILLING TO TEACH ME IN THE DALLAS, TX AREA?!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Asaomar on January 02, 2016, 10:22:25 AM
I'm in the Orlando area and looking to learn lightsaber combat and some friendly sparring.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: FatguyJedi on January 05, 2016, 05:48:57 PM
I am in Santa Rosa, CA. Happy to drive around the area to find someone to spar with. Anyone around here?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthScrub on January 05, 2016, 05:59:22 PM
ANYONE WILLING TO TEACH ME IN THE DALLAS, TX AREA?!

I live in Arlington, but I have no dueling experience. It's unfortunate that the closest dueling club is in San Antonio


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthVyral on January 07, 2016, 05:07:52 AM
Darth Vyral here and I am looking for anyone around the North Central Indiana area to do some sparring or live action role playing. I don't have a saber yet but if anyone would like to teach me techniques and the different forms I'd greatly appreciate it.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: hofood on January 11, 2016, 04:21:07 PM
I live in Arlington, but I have no dueling experience. It's unfortunate that the closest dueling club is in San Antonio

There is a new group on FB that just started in the Dallas area. I'm trying to get something going in east Texas but it'll be several months before I can realistically organize anything meaningful.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Slayvius on January 11, 2016, 05:52:18 PM
do you have the link to the groups facebook?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Saviin Nyxus on January 18, 2016, 03:20:31 AM
Hi all! located in the north Dallas area around Richardson, looking for a few sparring partners.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: rider143 on January 23, 2016, 12:54:19 AM
Anyone in hawaii


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Klutzaber on January 25, 2016, 03:48:03 PM
Stillwater/Glencoe/Morrison Okie. pretty sure I am alone in this microverse


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: kodiakkid on January 29, 2016, 09:22:58 PM
Anyone in Kodiak or Alaska at all


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Iram on January 29, 2016, 11:18:58 PM
Anyone in Kodiak or Alaska at all

Idk man... you might be alone.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: jedil on February 11, 2016, 10:09:01 PM
Draper, Utah. Looking for combat.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ohskigod on February 13, 2016, 12:59:49 AM
If anyone is in or near New Jersey,  we have a new Saber Dueling club we just started.  First meet is 2/21 in Asbury Park.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1531179633564719/


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Stovepipez on February 19, 2016, 06:53:14 AM
Buffalo NY.

Ready to clash!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth_Thanatos on February 21, 2016, 09:51:19 AM
add yourselves. https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=z9bLhO0XqpDw.kQggZ1nwVETQ&authuser=1


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Arisian on February 22, 2016, 06:40:27 PM
Looking in the Toledo, Ohio area.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Tyranis on February 29, 2016, 01:08:52 AM
Hampton va come join us!
tons of videos already posted extra sabers for loaners and a few loaner pieces of armor

https://www.facebook.com/groups/176559929389241/


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Seni Kai on February 29, 2016, 04:12:53 AM
Looking in Long Beach, California area


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: jediflipper@gmail.com on March 01, 2016, 04:11:16 PM
looking for sparring partners in flagstaff, az


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ghaash on March 08, 2016, 07:42:42 AM
I'm Daniel. I'm looking for a sparring partner in the San Diego area. Brand new to the saber combat!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Grey Jedi on April 05, 2016, 03:09:54 AM
I'm in plano tx and am looking for a sparing partner


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthXero on April 05, 2016, 06:19:03 AM
Northern California/San Jose area.

It's a shame there aren't  very many saber enthusiasts around here who are open to Ultrasabers...
Anyone care to prove me wrong on that? :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Balanced Sentinel on April 18, 2016, 03:41:39 AM
I live in Lexington South Carolina. I'm new to Saber Forum and Ultrasabers. I just bought my first saber, a Dark war Glaive with a Sentinel Yellow. I also have a big collection of Master Replica and Hasbro lightsabers. i have friends that i duel with but I'm looking for some new duelists.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Ascinius on April 24, 2016, 08:53:35 PM
Colorado Springs Area. We have a saber group called Falcon LudoSport. You can contact us at FalconLudosport@gmail.com for questions and if you are interested in dueling.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Iram on April 26, 2016, 07:59:20 PM
I live in Lexington South Carolina. I'm new to Saber Forum and Ultrasabers. I just bought my first saber, a Dark war Glaive with a Sentinel Yellow. I also have a big collection of Master Replica and Hasbro lightsabers. i have friends that i duel with but I'm looking for some new duelists.

I'm up here in the Tri-city area!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Blue of the Far Star on April 27, 2016, 11:27:36 AM
I may have a unique problem with finding sparring partners. I am about to begin a life of fulltime traveling in a motorhome, and won't be staying in any place for very long. Well, maybe Florida for the winter, who knows?

Are there any other RV'ers who want to spar?
-
A little learning is a dangerous thing.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: zuka213 on May 29, 2016, 12:56:55 AM
Live in Nothern Ontario, New Liskeard! :D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthMiller66 on June 01, 2016, 05:37:47 AM
im in monterey ca with extra time on my hands if anyone happens to be in the area.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Aeolus on June 23, 2016, 12:07:29 PM
New duelist ordering my first real lightsaber in 2 weeks, looking for sparring partners who don't mind a completely inept bladesman and are willing to act the teacher a little, or do some light travelling (meeting in the CBD and then travelling to my place to spar in comfort with the added benefit of free or really cheap noms)

Located in Brisbane, Australia (state of queensland)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: BigJ on June 26, 2016, 05:57:17 PM
Hey I run a Fighting Group in Anaheim CA. I would love for people to come out. I also know of one in Irvine. So this Sparring thing can happen easy.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: BigJ on July 11, 2016, 03:30:43 PM
Hey guys Jeff here. So my saber fighting group  is getting off the ground. We had our first potluck yesterday and practice last night. We had 13 people on the field, because that was all the light sabers we had. We had 7 people in our group just coming to hang out and watch, 2 kids and a dog as well. We are a family friendly group so we try to keep the cussing down and make people with kids welcome. So yeah it is going really well. I just put in an order for 12 more grab bags so I can arm more people.

As far as fighting skill goes we range from brand new to a couple people who have been doing sword fighting for like 22 years. So at the start of every practice we break off into groups and go over things and really take the time to talk about each others fighting form and how to make people better fighters. Then we Circle up and do some one on one dueling. Then we go into games for the rest of the night. It is a lot of fun to have the larger battles and I hope they get even larger. We did have quite a few random people taking video so it may start popping up on the net.

If anyone one wants to come check us out we are at a Park Called Twila Reid in Anaheim and we meet every Sunday night around 9 pm. Our Facebook Group is just "Orange County Saber Fighting"


Thanks
Jeff


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Faith Caine on July 12, 2016, 02:05:09 PM
I'm looking for either a sparring partner or group in the Port Charlotte, Florida area.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: SlamSlayer on July 13, 2016, 03:32:53 AM
NYC area here!!

In two weeks, Sunday the 24th, is the second NYC Saber Legion charter meet up.

For those unaware, we're essentially an extension of an international dueling group that just had its first tournament in Missouri.
All skill levels are welcome. Most of us have either have little to no sword experience or barely a month of classes under our belts.

We are currently doing light dueling.

So as far as requirements you need some kind of basic eye protection (cheap impact glasses for like $5 from home depot are what we're currently using). Some padded gloves of some kind and preferably groin protection. Spare gear is available, not groin protection obviously lol.

Dueling Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1083957021633631/

You'll need to join the group above first before you can see the event below

Event
https://www.facebook.com/events/1735448473363588/

(http://i.imgur.com/trtfS8E.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/19gM2ox.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/qmhuYLQ.jpg)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: The Grey on August 22, 2016, 09:06:14 PM
Floyds Knobs, IN/Louisville, KY area looking for sparring partner/group. I have area and permission set and ready to go.
contact me here or driver2230@yahoo.com


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Atreides on August 25, 2016, 01:00:27 AM
New to the light saber, but I have 23 years experience with Western Martial Arts(Rapier). Looking for a sparring partner in the Northern Virginia area!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Iram on August 26, 2016, 05:11:32 PM
New to the light saber, but I have 23 years experience with Western Martial Arts(Rapier). Looking for a sparring partner in the Northern Virginia area!

Just sayin', with that much experience you should do fine ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Atreides on August 28, 2016, 01:32:26 AM
Just sayin', with that much experience you should do fine ;D
Thanks  :)

I fight left handed, too!!





















Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Iram on August 29, 2016, 06:16:40 PM
Thanks  :)

I fight left handed, too!!





















Nice! I can't do that


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: wandering-seeker on September 10, 2016, 08:21:38 PM
Zev here from Amherst Mass! Looking for people willing to duel a staff wielder!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: mylesmastro on September 30, 2016, 04:04:13 PM
My name is Myles, and I am looking for a sparring partner in the Winson Salem, Greensboro or triad area of North Carolina.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: OhMillz on October 14, 2016, 09:14:57 PM
Anyone in or around Phoenix, Arizona


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: OhMillz on October 14, 2016, 09:22:14 PM
Anyone in or around Phoenix, Arizona


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Hard_Reset on October 16, 2016, 09:49:16 PM
Hey everyone! New to owning a saber and I reside in South East Michigan (Metro Detroit area) so if anyone wants to get some saber combat on, hit me up with a message!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: VirtuaLRepulser on October 31, 2016, 03:22:48 PM
I'm Virtual. New to owning a saber. East London, UK area.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: BlastWave on November 13, 2016, 02:16:44 AM
Still looking for someone in the Walla Walla, Washington area to spar and maybe train with.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Aayrick on December 15, 2016, 08:19:31 PM
Any groups near Anchorage Alaska?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth_Solidus on January 08, 2017, 01:51:48 PM
Anyone in the Nashville area?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth_Mortem on January 08, 2017, 02:43:17 PM
doubt ill find anyone but i live in lubbock,TX if anyone on here is there as well im looking for training in saber combat


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Kaigun on January 10, 2017, 07:35:32 PM
Still looking for someone near the gulf coast area [ms,al or fl panhandle].


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthChibiKyo on January 16, 2017, 10:37:31 PM
I'm in south central PA (about an hour and a half from harrisburg/baltimore and less than an hour from gettysburg/frederick). If anyone is close by there let me know!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Kaigun on January 31, 2017, 11:55:36 PM
I give up! I guess will just beat my saber against the wall since I am on a secluded planet away from anyone [yes I have tried facebook].  :(


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Kaigun on February 01, 2017, 12:01:56 AM
Thanks for the concern and support, THIS FORUN IS A JOKE!!!!!!!!   >:(


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Mav Karain on February 07, 2017, 05:58:34 PM
Lexington, KY area? I'm gonna try and start a group here. Need Star Wars nerd friends!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Croft on February 10, 2017, 08:11:07 PM
I live in south/east New Hampshire, (near Portsmouth) actually had someone reach out to me.
I responded to his PM but haven't heard back. Fingers crossed. I just haven't bought my saber yet, but if things go as planed I might be able to see one before I buy as I believe he owns one.

Croft  ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Akacen on February 14, 2017, 11:56:04 PM
I live in south/east New Hampshire, (near Portsmouth) actually had someone reach out to me.
I responded to his PM but haven't heard back. Fingers crossed. I just haven't bought my saber yet, but if things go as planed I might be able to see one before I buy as I believe he owns one.

Croft  ;D

I responded!

Sorry for the delay. Don't really check my messages on here very often. >.>


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: NuclearHub on February 16, 2017, 08:05:26 AM
Houton, Deer Park, Pasadena, La Porte Texas area. Dont know if there are any groups here or anyone looking to spar.


Title: HERE!
Post by: forcesaber12 on March 02, 2017, 03:08:09 AM
Millville Utah. Open to a battle!

forcesaber12


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Obese Wan Kenobese on March 12, 2017, 02:57:53 AM
Anyone near I70 in Missouri?

Kansas City?

St. Louis?

In between?

Marshall?
Columbia?

I guess there used to be a lightsaber fight club near St. Louis, but I can't get anyone to answer from their Facebook page.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Ignignokt on March 15, 2017, 07:55:07 PM
Anyone is the southeastern MA area around Brockton/Bridgewater?

I am looking to start a group.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Resonus on April 07, 2017, 02:08:40 AM
I live in the Pinellas County/West Tampa Bay area.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: QuiGonGin on April 08, 2017, 04:38:33 PM
Charleston, SC here. My sparring partner is gonna get deployed soon so i need someone. Im willing to drive as far as a tank of gas will get me which is about 300 miles. I also frequent pretty much any con in the SC area and my next two are Supercon in Miami and Tampa Bay comic con so hmu


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: SAHPhoto on April 28, 2017, 01:35:39 PM
Looking to meet up and bang sabers in Buffalo, NY :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: darth mchuge on May 25, 2017, 01:48:34 PM
Anybody around Southern NJ/ Philadelphia area?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Shalateaus on May 30, 2017, 05:17:10 PM
Not sure I should more than once in this one anyone in central Florida? Ocala-Ganesville area.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Resonus on June 14, 2017, 12:17:32 AM
Wanted: Training Partners: St Pete, Clearwater, Pinellas area Florida


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: L3monT on August 12, 2017, 03:45:54 AM
Anyone near I70 in Missouri?

Kansas City?

St. Louis?

In between?

Marshall?
Columbia?

I guess there used to be a lightsaber fight club near St. Louis, but I can't get anyone to answer from their Facebook page.


Im in St Louis!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Zren Tobas on September 10, 2017, 04:24:42 PM
Anyone in the North Olmsted, Ohio area? Our official new location so. Would be cool to get together, talk sabers, bash sabers, show off our favorite ones and stuff =]


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Tzimho on September 10, 2017, 06:19:13 PM
Anyone living in the Netherlands? mostly the eastern region (Nijverdal, Overijssel here)
Really far western Germany might be good as well. (my German is not that great)

Only experience is stick fighting when i was a child (pretending to sword fight) but that was about 10-12 years ago


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Zyn on September 12, 2017, 12:48:17 PM
I wouldn't mind a sparring partner in the southeast Michigan area. I'm in Oakland county, but willing to travel some for a meetup


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Logos on September 12, 2017, 01:45:30 PM
I wouldn't mind a sparring partner in the southeast Michigan area. I'm in Oakland count, but willing to travel some for a meetup
You sound like you're in the area of a con I'm going to this coming weekend.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Zyn on September 12, 2017, 02:44:19 PM
You sound like you're in the area of a con I'm going to this coming weekend.

What con? Monroe?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Logos on September 12, 2017, 02:45:16 PM
What con? Monroe?
Yes


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: RodimusPrime86 on December 14, 2017, 10:07:28 PM
Anyone around the Kingsport, Johnson City, or Bristol Tennessee area. I know a few people that duel but would like to find more.


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Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Illyiss on December 15, 2017, 12:49:33 AM
Anyone near Lorain, Ohio?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Logos on December 18, 2017, 08:10:27 PM
Anyone near Lorain, Ohio?
Ish. You are well within driving distance of Monroe, MI. I know a guy. ;D In fact I know several there that you can spar with, and if you're interested bigBear has a cosplay group.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Illyiss on December 18, 2017, 09:39:26 PM
Ish. You are well within driving distance of Monroe, MI. I know a guy. ;D In fact I know several there that you can spar with, and if you're interested bigBear has a cosplay group.

Hrmmm, I might have to find a ride where that might be sometime...  Right now, transportation is a very limited affair.  I would be interested, and if nothing else till things work out that way, friends to discuss are always welcome!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Logos on December 18, 2017, 09:46:44 PM
Hrmmm, I might have to find a ride where that might be sometime...  Right now, transportation is a very limited affair.  I would be interested, and if nothing else till things work out that way, friends to discuss are always welcome!
Contact bigBear. He might know some people from that area to help.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Illyiss on December 19, 2017, 04:39:17 PM
Contact bigBear. He might know some people from that area to help.

Thanks, will do!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: JediNoName on December 21, 2017, 03:04:21 PM
San Antonio TX and seeking not only group members but sparing partners.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Cosmoline on December 21, 2017, 11:11:20 PM
I posted on the map, but it looks like this thread is active as well.  I'm in Alaska in the Anchorage area.  Lots of HEMA experience but I'm looking for a less technically demanding outlet with fewer bruises. 


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: darth mchuge on December 26, 2017, 03:57:18 PM
Is anyone around Southern NJ/ Camden County/ Philly area?  I'm looking to spar/ learn/ find a group/ club/ academy in the area.  I can probably bring about 3 others into it as well.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: GreyJediNoland on December 29, 2017, 03:53:48 AM
Hey howdy hey!! Looking for someone to cross blades with!! I live in the Sacramento area, CA!! Hit me up!!!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Logos on December 29, 2017, 02:36:15 PM
Does anybody know how to add oneself to the map?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: SithWolf1978 on December 31, 2017, 04:07:25 AM
Anyone in Ventura County, CA? I'm just beginning on the path and looking for others to learn and train with.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lady Agana Kath on December 31, 2017, 10:36:35 AM
Does anybody know how to add oneself to the map?
Go to page 1 of the Sparring Partner Map thread and follow the directions of the first post. I went ahead and added you Logos, but if you want to add any details you need to log on and modify it.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: IjediOctar on January 04, 2018, 03:37:01 AM
I'm here in South Florida looking for Saber dueling clubs or Saber sparring clubs? Saber Academies of some sort? I saw some in Miami via Google but that's it. Anyone have some info?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Asuan on January 04, 2018, 04:49:24 AM
I'm here in South Florida looking for Saber dueling clubs or Saber sparring clubs? Saber Academies of some sort? I saw some in Miami via Google but that's it. Anyone have some info?

How far south?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Logos on January 04, 2018, 02:52:47 PM
Go to page 1 of the Sparring Partner Map thread and follow the directions of the first post. I went ahead and added you Logos, but if you want to add any details you need to log on and modify it.
I tried this with no luck. But thanks for looking out for me.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lady Agana Kath on January 04, 2018, 03:01:35 PM
I tried this with no luck. But thanks for looking out for me.
Other people seemed to have issues with the log in info. Well at least you're on the map now


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Logos on January 04, 2018, 03:08:47 PM
Other people seemed to have issues with the log in info. Well at least you're on the map now
Sweet.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: BlastWave on January 16, 2018, 01:20:02 AM
Looking for people in Roseville, California and other parts of the the Sacramento metropolitan area.  I used to live in Walla Walla, Washington, but I moved in 2017 to California.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Asuan on January 18, 2018, 07:16:18 AM
I tried to add my self to the map... it hates me.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lady Agana Kath on January 18, 2018, 02:22:58 PM
Just to make it clear, you followed the link to the CommunityWalk map and logged in using this info:
username: Sparingmap@hotmail.com
password: SparingMap

Click the add marker

*Edit* I just checked the map... My marker has been removed as well as Logos (who I added) I believe that there is a bug or someone is messing with the map. I will look into this a bit more.

*EDIT* There are 2 different links  >:(
This Link leads to a Locked page that is very out of date, do not use it.
http://www.communitywalk.com/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/ultrasabers_sparring_partners/map/1531286

This is the map you can add yourself to using the above log in information:
http://www.communitywalk.com/friendswood_tx/sparing_map/map/1916018


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Karmack on January 18, 2018, 03:09:49 PM
Lady K, that worked for me.  Added myself to the map.

The lonely icon in Hunstville, AL...  :-)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lady Agana Kath on January 18, 2018, 03:13:07 PM
It gave me half a heart attack when I went to check the map for Asuan this morning and discovered my marker missing. Took a few mins to figure it out... this is what I get for foruming without imbibing coffee first.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Asuan on January 19, 2018, 01:30:08 AM
It gave me half a heart attack when I went to check the map for Asuan this morning and discovered my marker missing. Took a few mins to figure it out... this is what I get for foruming without imbibing coffee first.

Oh dear... Coffee first.  Always.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Illyiss on January 19, 2018, 01:39:43 AM
Coffee before people, or Sith slaughter everyone!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Tzimho on January 19, 2018, 03:09:19 PM
Added myself to the map. Seeing as I'm the only person in the Netherlands registered on the map, it might not have any direct use but maybe one day in the future..


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Logos on January 19, 2018, 03:32:05 PM
Coffee before people, or Sith slaughter everyone!
Coffee does not dissuade me from slaughter. It just allows idiots a longer time to piss me off.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Illyiss on January 19, 2018, 03:37:18 PM
Coffee does not dissuade me from slaughter. It just allows idiots a longer time to piss me off.

Quite true.  And some days only infinitesimally.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lady Agana Kath on January 19, 2018, 03:45:21 PM
Coffee does not dissuade me from slaughter. It just allows idiots a longer time to piss me off.
Coffee doesn't stop the slaughter of the idiots, it just allows me to function as a semi educated human being until I do fully wake up.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Shakezula89 on February 12, 2018, 09:21:32 PM
Brand new to sabers and looking for a group/partner near Charleston, SC


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lady Agana Kath on February 12, 2018, 09:24:02 PM
Brand new to sabers and looking for a group/partner near Charleston, SC

We do also have a map you can check for sparring partners.

http://www.communitywalk.com/friendswood_tx/sparing_map/map/1916018


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: TekelBrighteyes on March 16, 2018, 10:44:35 PM
I finally got my first saber, the crimson scorpion, in today and I couldn't be more excited. Now I just need someone to duel. So I'm looking for someone, or even a group in southern Alabama.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: RodimusPrime86 on April 02, 2018, 01:35:45 AM
Anyone near Kingsport, Tennessee and willing to duel?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ApeXLazarus on April 06, 2018, 04:14:14 PM
Hello there, worthy challengers. I am looking for a sparring partner who lives in Illinois somewhere in the Effingham area. All are welcome :)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lady Agana Kath on April 06, 2018, 04:50:47 PM
Hi ApeX, you can check the Sparring Partner Map here:

http://www.communitywalk.com/friendswood_tx/sparing_map/map/1916018

Also I would like to extend an invitation to the Jedi Council of Illinois/Indiana, I know we have some members down near St. Louis.

Jedi Council of Illinois and Indiana (https://www.facebook.com/groups/520016065013413/)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: revenantdsm on April 11, 2018, 11:15:15 PM
Brand new, Birmingham Alabama area. I'll add myself to the map asap. 

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Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Jemmer on April 12, 2018, 07:56:08 AM
Hello. Prairie province Canadian here. Regina, Saskatchewan here.  So alone... so alone.  :'(   


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Logan Skywalker on June 08, 2018, 06:04:25 AM
I concur lol. Hope you get to come down this summer, LK!
   Had to look to see where you were lol. Man I am looking to gather a nice little group, I got a few guys that are TSL, but looking to do something away from that lol. I am in Rowlett, but don't mind taking the PGBT over there.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Kando on June 09, 2018, 06:44:26 AM
Popped a marker down for myself around Cromwell, IN.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Lady Agana Kath on June 09, 2018, 01:16:32 PM
Popped a marker down for myself around Cromwell, IN.
You're out near Logos  ;D



Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: JEStucker on June 09, 2018, 01:41:30 PM
Evidently there is a saber sparring group that splits its time between Lenexa, KS and Liberty, MO... haven't managed to hook up with them, but I do know they exist and can confirm it.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Infinit01 on June 21, 2018, 02:01:14 PM
Anyone in the DFW area?  Needing to learn and pratice.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Infinit01 on June 21, 2018, 07:36:07 PM
Added to the map


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Iofurr on July 25, 2018, 04:58:35 PM
Greetings from southern Ohio! 

I am looking for sparring partners in the Chillicothe, Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus areas;

I within an hour of these cities.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: jbvance3 on September 22, 2018, 05:17:03 AM
I'm in northeast Ohio and have taken fencing and kendo and would love to find people to spar and discuss spinning techniques!
PM me please I'll drive up to 2 hours to meet


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: jbvance3 on September 22, 2018, 05:17:40 AM
I'm in northeast Ohio and have taken fencing and kendo and would love to find people to spar and discuss spinning techniques!
PM me please I'll drive up to 2 hours to meet


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: jayryan84 on October 20, 2018, 04:23:08 PM
I'm originally from South Jersey, but currently live in North Jersey (Hackettstown if you know where that is).

It's truly unfortunate how spread out we all are  :-\  I know I'd love to meet up with the California crew (Manroon, Kham, Lucien) as well as the rest of you!


I am also from Northern NJ, USA..... I am brand new to Sabers. I've only been to Comic-Con in NYC 2x, and they were on a Thursday and a Friday and I loved the atmosphere, unfortunately the most popular actors/celebrities I got to meet were the guys from Revenge of the Nerds (Robert Carradine & Curt Armstrong aka "Booger"). As much of a blast I had I was a little upset at the lack of Star Wars booths... but I guess it was a Comic Convention.

I would love to meet up with anyone to Spar... or take on a young Padawan (34 years old hehe). I am about an hour away from Hackettstown, I actually go up there with my father who races at Island Drag every few weekends. I am located in Union County near Elizabeth/Clark (Westfield).

I would love to grab lunch one day with fellow NJ natives and make new friends, spar, I am ready to learn  ;)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Asuan on November 25, 2018, 04:41:33 AM
Anyone in the DFW area?  Needing to learn and pratice.

There is a DFW group,  https://www.facebook.com/kevin.bustamante.98 (https://www.facebook.com/kevin.bustamante.98)<- Contact this guy


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: NikonJedi on December 12, 2018, 04:04:25 PM
New here and new to Saber combat.  Looking for people in the Charleston/Summerville SC Area.  Just ordered my first dueling saber today.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Unethical_Noodle on January 20, 2019, 02:18:05 PM
Sup y'all. Costa Mesa/Newport/Huntington areas for CA. Free time on weekends. Own Saberstaff as well as Manticore. HMU!!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: RhylisArdhrn on January 22, 2019, 06:02:28 PM
Rhylis Ardhrn:
Sault Ste Marie On Canada

New to saberforum, and really itching to duel... lol SOMEONE.
I need an adversary!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Kaigun on February 14, 2019, 12:42:21 AM
Need help finding sparring partner in the Gulf Coast area.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: SkullSpliter on April 12, 2019, 10:52:38 PM
Anyone in the Middlesex area of Massachusetts?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ShadowyKnight on April 25, 2019, 10:50:35 PM
Just wondering. ;D

I live in West San Jose (CAL). Anyone nearby?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Cern on November 11, 2019, 03:57:38 PM
https://www.facebook.com/Steel.City.Knights/ (https://www.facebook.com/Steel.City.Knights/)

Steel City Knights is back up and running, currently meeting every Sunday, weather permitting


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Tazflyr on January 15, 2020, 10:36:27 PM
Looking for sparring partner near Jacksonville, NC.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth_Scrypt on January 22, 2020, 04:59:12 PM
In the new england area! southern NH on the east coast to be exact. Looking for possible sparring/training partner/s so i can get a good feel for how dueling works. I have martial arts experience and some weapons experience but a lightsaber is a whole ballgame in itself.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: VennTahlis on January 31, 2020, 08:30:07 PM
I'm in downtown Toronto, near Union/Entertainment District. Would love to connect and hang out with fellow saber fans and jedi/sith sometime - maybe when it's a tad warmer and less ... sickly


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: My_karuba on February 24, 2020, 04:21:33 PM
I'm located in central New Mexico,USA! I'm recieving my very first saber soon and would love to find a sparring partner! I've always wanted to study the 7 forms, and also just have some sparring fun! I do full steel combat, and am fairly experienced with longsword. I'm not at all new to combat with weapons, just with sabers. Let me know if someone is out there in New Mexico!!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: zetulaj on February 25, 2020, 05:18:46 AM
A sparring partner in New York City would be amazing!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: MVHI JEDI on May 14, 2020, 12:50:15 AM
Ocean County, NJ here.
PM me if interested in sparring.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Sithlord77 on May 14, 2020, 02:02:56 AM
Central FL area here


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Revan the Awesome on May 19, 2020, 04:07:59 PM
Hi! I just ordered my first saber and one for my girlfriend but was really hoping to find someone nearby to duel with and just kinda mess around so just curious if there’s anyone in the Woodland Park and or Colorado Springs area? Won’t have my saber in for a while but wanted to find out who I can get with when I do finally get it 


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Tai Chi Chuan Wijchen on May 19, 2020, 04:49:30 PM
There's a thread wich includes a map on this forum.
You can enter your own home-adress or search for members nearby and contact eachother etc. Maybe that will help.

Link to the thread:
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=8901.690 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=8901.690)

Direct link to the map:
https://www.communitywalk.com/friendswood_tx/sparing_map/map/1916018 (https://www.communitywalk.com/friendswood_tx/sparing_map/map/1916018)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: MVHI JEDI on May 19, 2020, 06:43:12 PM
I'm in downtown Toronto, near Union/Entertainment District. Would love to connect and hang out with fellow saber fans and jedi/sith sometime - maybe when it's a tad warmer and less ... sickly

Hey man, saw your YouTube video for this saber... very cool.  I posted a few comments under Jedi Master Vega.
Funny hpw you can recognize someone else just by their saber.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Nethendol on July 11, 2020, 11:50:52 AM
Anyone live in Anderson, Indiana?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthProdigal on November 09, 2020, 11:19:03 PM
Looking for sparring partner near Jacksonville, NC.
    I see it's been 10 months since your post, BUT if you still want a training partner(s) I'm in! It would require a little commute but I'm willing! Looking for half speed moving up toward full speed sparring (ideally) since I have training and armor too. But at this point even someone to train with in drills or sequences would be productive too. PM me or reply if interested since it seems like less than an hour trip, even closer if meeting somewhere in-between. Most exciting part is we seem to share weapon styles already, so observing differences in our execution and strategy would likely be beneficial.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Blumoon25 on January 22, 2021, 11:39:03 PM
I'm in downtown Toronto, near Union/Entertainment District. Would love to connect and hang out with fellow saber fans and jedi/sith sometime - maybe when it's a tad warmer and less ... sickly

I would definitely love to meet some people in the future also when it is less sickly.. lol
I'm researching right now to seewhat saber I want to buy..
I live in the GTA; Markham, ON.. =)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Blumoon25 on January 22, 2021, 11:43:24 PM
Hello. Prairie province Canadian here. Regina, Saskatchewan here.  So alone... so alone.  :'(   

LOL.. Hello fellow Canadian.. I'm in Ontario but still nice to hear..I know alot of the members here are from the states.. seems like it's a bigger thing there but glad to here some diversity in the community..


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: JoleeBindo on January 30, 2021, 04:25:10 AM
One cranky old Grey Jedi in Niceville, FL (just north of Destin, FL) if anyone wants to come hit me with a saber.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Hulk10 on February 07, 2021, 04:03:22 AM
Sparring would be fun but sadly I'm in Norwich Vermont.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: DarthProdigal on April 19, 2021, 09:51:41 PM
Anyone in NY or NJ area and hankering for a good bit of dueling? I've got armor and am fully vaccinated, so capable of a very safe sparring session. Anyone interested, reply ASAP and I'm happy to meet up and throw down. I have 3 sabers technically, so several sparring options are also available or if you have friends/family also looking for a bit of exercise or fun. Some time in the next few weeks would be preferable, terribly tired of being inside or training solo.


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Valence on May 12, 2021, 01:51:38 AM
If anybody is in Cleveland or Gaston county, NC and wanting to spar, lemme know. That's about as far as I'm willing to take my jeep out.  :(


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: issoropoan_archiver on June 16, 2021, 04:10:08 PM
8) wow most everybodys in cali huh? well im in florida the closed thing we have to a group in larp group in gainesville reinactments with pvc pipes playing knights the historical that is  ;D

What part of Florida? That’s where I’m from too


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Ataru777 on June 29, 2021, 04:44:06 PM
Im in Waynesville North Carolina and am studying Shii cho and Ataru! if youre near waynesville, canton, ashville, or maggie valley please hit me up!


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Ataru777 on June 29, 2021, 04:49:13 PM
are you near waynesville??!! :o


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Zren Tobas on August 02, 2021, 03:41:45 AM
Will soon be in the Massillon/Canton, Ohio area here at the end of the month, would be cool to get some new local saber buddies =]


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Crimson on August 02, 2021, 01:54:59 PM
fl, okeechobee, i think my abilities exceed my littgle brother's expectations :/. he rage quits everytime and other times he cheats


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Abendroth on August 12, 2021, 02:10:58 AM
Darth Abendroth here!

I'm currently in San Angelo, Tx. I have a bit of free time on the weekends, but I am not permitted to travel very far outside of the city.

I'm also headed to Rapid City, South Dakota in November, where I hope to have more time available (as well as the ability to travel)


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Illyiss on December 06, 2023, 08:09:25 PM
Anyone near Dayton Ohio that is interested in dueling, or at least training in dueling?


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: Darth Logos on December 19, 2023, 07:51:24 PM
Anyone near Dayton Ohio that is interested in dueling, or at least training in dueling?
Sadly not that close......without a planned weekend trip. ;D


Title: Re: The sparring partner search thread!!!
Post by: ThreadJack on December 20, 2023, 03:01:16 PM
Anyone in the greater Philadelphia area?