Comrades,
We live in strange times.
It is in our most difficult moments that we are accustomed to turn to our friends, family, Comrades, and allies for support. The challenges of the current pandemic, and subsequent lock-down have removed access to much of the intimate comradery we so often depend upon.
Yet, while the world feels askew, it brings me incredible pride to see the countless ways folks are proving you can't keep a good club down: uplifting check-ins via phone or messenger, shared online gaming, remote movie nights, and creating the community's Discord forum (thanks Dylan!) all have offered a wonderful way to help us all feel less isolated.
While we continue to be away from the FechtSchule, I want to encourage everyone to gift themselves the time to study and practice. Join the online study sessions, aim to include your solo practice hours, even if it means roping in your partner, roommate, or pets.
If you have new, creative methods of practicing, please share them with us — or if you're encountering difficulties in your practice, such as: discovering exactly how low your ceiling actually is, please let us know and we will do our best to help keep your training on track.
More challenges are ahead, and things are going to feel out-of-whack for a while. You're not alone in your worries, fears, and concerns. I know our community, and it's a good one; we're going to get through this together.
As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to me for any reason. I'm available via phone, e-mail, and now the kids have pulled me onto the Discord [peterjhaas#7618].
Continue being awesome to each other!
Best,
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Peter J. Haas
Lehrer, KdMF(DAFAK)