The photos posted below were taken at a Shire of Wolfscairn Fighter Practice, December 12, 2010.  Three young, first time fighters were in attendance: Arlo, Ian and Bridget.  Also present were Sir Richard, Linet and coaching the session, His Grace, Duke Sir Andrew of Riga.

You will notice that the three new trainees were not in proactive armor.  They were participating in balance, movement and stance techniques only.  They were not involved in active combat.

His Grace was quite impressed with their learning curve.