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Historical Weapons
Ranking
Requirements:
1. Candidates for study of historical weapons must have passed their 3rd
Rank Exam
2. Application for Student of a Historical Weapon
a. Competency in performing techniques must be
demonstrated before the panel.
i. Techniques will be known to the
candidate before the exam.
ii. Exam curriculum will be
developed/modified by the panel for that weapon and approved by
the Captain at the end of each semester
1. The Panel: The
panel is to be composed of three individuals: the Captain and
any combination of Scholars (in same weapon), the
President and the Vice President, with preference being given to
the Scholars
b. Proposal for scholarly research
i. Research proposal is submitted to the
panel and must include a brief history of the weapon,
demonstrate some preliminary work with the topic,and explain
personal interest.
Minimum of 750 words
c. Continued study in the use of Classical weapons
3. Application for Scholar of a Historical Weapon
a. Candidate for Scholar must submit a tangible product of
research to be archived with the club
i. This should be original work in essay or
video format examining the history of the weapon and analyzing
some technical aspects of its use
ii. An essay should be a minimum of 1200
words with sufficient historical citations, including images
when appropriate
iii. An instructional video should comprise
a minimum of 7 techniques with sufficient historical citations
and background along with the raw techniques
b. Candidate for Scholar must offer a short lecture to the
panel.
i. The lecture is to be presented as part
of a public offering of research and work done by Whitman
College Fencing to the larger student body as a whole (if
possible, which is
determined by the panel).
c. Continued study in the use of Classical weapons
4. To be granted teaching privileges: Candidates for Teaching Scholar
must pass the Historical Weapon Instructor Exam (curriculum to
be developed with aid of Captain and/or
existing Scholars of that weapon). They must
also:
a. Demonstrate competence in conveying technique details
b. Maintain safe environment for all students participating
c. Continued study in the use of Classical weapons
5. Rights and responsibilities of Student of a Historical Weapon
a. Given more leeway in borrowing equipment from the club at
the discretion of the Captain and Armorer.
b. Maintain safe environment for practitioners and bystanders
while involved in Historical Weapon activities
6. Rights and responsibilities of Scholar of a Historical Weapon
a. Given more leeway in borrowing equipment for
extra-extracurricular practice.
b. Maintain safe environment for practitioners and bystanders
while involved in
Historical Weapon activities
1. Rights and responsibilities of a Teaching Scholar of a Historical
Weapon
a. Given more leeway in borrowing equipment for
extra-extracurricular practice.
b. Maintain safe environment for practitioners and bystanders
while involved in Historical Weapon activities
c. Right to refuse to teach members that they are
uncomfortable with. (Captain should be notified if reason is
related to safety). Teaching Scholars (and Scholars) are
offering their
experience to the other members of
the club and should be treated with their due respect as
students and teachers
8. At all times the conduct of dilettantes, students, scholars and
teaching scholars is still subject to the regulation of the
Captain and improper activity as determined by the Captain
shall be reviewed by the Appeals Board.
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