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FREE SCHOLAR It takes approximately 7-8 total training years to become a Free Scholar. a) Must compose a book of at least 30 personal interpretations of 14th-16th century German fechtbücher techniques related to their personal weapon.
b) Must have scored an 80% or higher on challenge questions from the two round table discussions: The Book of Knighthood and Chivalry and The Book of Chivalry. c) Must have taught five Apprentice-level classes and a total of ten Novice-level classes. d) Must have an established presence in the WMA community. e) Must own a steel trainer (or equivalent) for the chosen personal weapon. Must own any armor or other equipment needed to fight with the personal weapon. f) Must have successfully demonstrated a cooperative, scripted longsword drill with live blades (paired with an instructor). g) Must have successfully mentored a student from Apprentice to Scholar rank. h) The prospective Free Scholar will engage in a Pas d’Armes with an existing Scholar, Free Scholar and Instructor from within the school and at least one combatant from outside the school. The combats will use the primary and secondary weapons, and will be witnessed by the student body. The Pas d’Armes is meant as a learning experience and no winner or loser will be declared. The event will be videotaped and the student will receive a copy of the tape, along with feedback from instructors. i) Upon completion of all requirements, the Scholar will be declared a Free Scholar. A Free Scholar may engage in unsupervised, regulated free play either with primary or personal weapons. An appropriate certification will be issued. j) Upon successful completion of all requirements, a new Free Scholar must choose a student to mentor from the Scholar to Free Scholar ranks. k) New Free Scholars are encouraged to teach outside the school as either a guest instructor at another school or as a presenter at a regional, national or international event. |
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