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Aegis doing Anime-SPARK Demo

Thu, 12/29/2011 - 13:47 — Academy

Our preliminary schedule for Anime-Spark,  February 16-19, 2012

Clarion Hotel & Convention Center
525 33rd Avenue S.W.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404





Friday

      

Start Time

End Time
Event
Description

1500

1600

 Zombie games An hour playing Aegis' in house varieties of games like Tag and Blind Man's Bluff. When else will you play kids' games with Zombies?!?

1600

1700

 Sword Tourney A demonstration of a variety of weapons and styles - Light saber battles, pirate duels, classic fencing… experience another manner of swordfighting. 5 fighters – 1 winner – come and cheer for your favorite!

1800

1900

 Swordsmanship in the Movies Pierce Brosnan in Die another Day, Antonio Banderas in 13th Warrior, Vigo Morgenstern in Lord of the Rings. Come see and discuss some of the best and most realistic swordfights in the movies with some Aegis Sword Academy staff. Includes a discussion on the historical accuracy of Troy, King Arthur, 13th Warrior, and others. Join us as we watch and discuss the best, worst, and most interesting movie fights.

1900

2100

 Board Breaking A fundamental feat of confidence and will, board breaking is one of the first, most dramatic tests of Eastern martial arts.  This surprisingly easy to do task is one of the finest and most understandable examples of mind over matter. Join Aegis as we teach you what it takes from you to break a board or two, and take your broken board home with you as proof or your new prowess!

2100

2200

 Hero's Stand Come and see the difference between TV sword fights and what it REALLY looks like!  Come, root for the dashing Hero, or Roar for the Evil Hoarde!
What really happens when the hero meets the angry horde? Find out at this demonstration!
Everyone loves the hero.  Except, of course, the Bad Guys…

2200

2300

 Aegis - Who are we? Are we a cult? Are we a Secret Society? No, of course not! Or are we a community of geeks dedicated to supporting our members in their endeavors? Are these two really all that different? Come learn about who we are, what we do, and what we stand for.

2300

0000

 Expert's Duel The grace of light saber battles, the precision of classic fencing, the violent glee of pirate duels… Aegis’s most advanced fighters demonstrate expert performance with sword.

0000

????

 Knife Pit Practical training, demonstrations, and exercises in "The Pointy End Goes In The Other Guy"
       

Saturday

      

Start Time

End Time
Event
Description

1500

1600

 Alternatives to Sword and Shield A demonstration of polearms, two-sword, spear, and perhaps a bit of hand-to-hand combat from Aegis students and staff. What’s your favorite flavor of battle?

1600

1700

 Death by Teacup “I am going to kill you with this teacup." A classic movie line, but how real?  Learn about the fine art of "winging it" in a fight, and teach some people, like your GM, some new tricks! Brought to you by the lunatics at Aegis.

1800

2100

 Self Protection Workshop Come and learn the most basic things a person needs to do to avoid and survive a violent encounter.

2100

2200

 Aegis - Who are we? Are we a cult? Are we a Secret Society? No, of course not! …..or are we a community of geeks dedicated to supporting our members in their endeavors? Are these two really all that different? Come learn about who we are, what we do, and what we stand for.

2200

0000

 Viking Sword Tournament Ten foot circle, two swords… don’t cross the line. Come experience the excitement and tension of a traditional Viking Homngong Tournament. Cheer for your favorite fighter and see who becomes Aegis’  champion.

0000

????

 Knife Pit Practical training, demonstrations, and exercises in "The Pointy End Goes In The Other Guy"
       

Sunday

      

Start Time

End Time
Event
Description

1100

1400

 Basic Sword Class- Lesson One Aegis teaches the first lesson in our Basics of Western European Swordsmanship course.  Come see what our classes are like.  No charge unless you join the six-month class!

 

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