Martial Proficiency Grading
Bastion has 5 ranks ranging from Student to Provost.
Basics Course Student
A student is someone who has not complete the Basics Course yet. Everyone starts from here and will promote to Novice after 12 weeks, when they demonstrate an ability to fence safely, is able to don the safety equipment properly, and adhere to guidelines and safety rules.
Novice
All students who complete the Basics Course will be at this level. It is where the Novice begin his or her journey into historical fencing. At the Novice level, you will go through the four mainstay of Bastion : Sword & Buckler, Longsword, Messer, and Spear. As well, there will be training in Ringen and Dagger.
Novices who wish to become Apprentices will have to pass a Deed of Knowledge. It is a test showing that that the Novice has understood the basics from different weapons and is able to communicate important fundamentals.
Apprentice
At the Apprentice level, the student is expected to have a grasp of the basics of footwork, cuts, and be able to adapt to other weapons. Student will continue with the 4 weapons of Bastion, with supplemental training in Dagger and Ringen.
Apprentices who wish to become Journeyman will have to pass a Deed of Arms in 3 weapons of their choice, as well as demonstrate ability in Ringen and Dagger. A Deed of Arms is an event where the student fights opponents consecutively for a stipulated time, and will be graded on their ability in various weapons.
Journeyman
At the Journeyman level, the student should be able to understand the theories behind their weapon system, as well as explore other sources that is closely related to their skill-set.
Journeyman who wish to become Provost will have to pass the second Deed of Arms in 3 weapons of their choice, as well as a Deed of Honor, where their peers would affirm that the Journeyman is respectable member of the school and is worthy to be graded.
Provost
At the Provost level, the student has to have achieved a strong understanding of the principles behind the German tradition. As well, the student should have completed a survey of various important masters and treatise and is competent in handling at least 3 different weapon systems. At the point, the student is free to pursue and refine their skills.
Basics Course Student
A student is someone who has not complete the Basics Course yet. Everyone starts from here and will promote to Novice after 12 weeks, when they demonstrate an ability to fence safely, is able to don the safety equipment properly, and adhere to guidelines and safety rules.
Novice
All students who complete the Basics Course will be at this level. It is where the Novice begin his or her journey into historical fencing. At the Novice level, you will go through the four mainstay of Bastion : Sword & Buckler, Longsword, Messer, and Spear. As well, there will be training in Ringen and Dagger.
Novices who wish to become Apprentices will have to pass a Deed of Knowledge. It is a test showing that that the Novice has understood the basics from different weapons and is able to communicate important fundamentals.
Apprentice
At the Apprentice level, the student is expected to have a grasp of the basics of footwork, cuts, and be able to adapt to other weapons. Student will continue with the 4 weapons of Bastion, with supplemental training in Dagger and Ringen.
Apprentices who wish to become Journeyman will have to pass a Deed of Arms in 3 weapons of their choice, as well as demonstrate ability in Ringen and Dagger. A Deed of Arms is an event where the student fights opponents consecutively for a stipulated time, and will be graded on their ability in various weapons.
Journeyman
At the Journeyman level, the student should be able to understand the theories behind their weapon system, as well as explore other sources that is closely related to their skill-set.
Journeyman who wish to become Provost will have to pass the second Deed of Arms in 3 weapons of their choice, as well as a Deed of Honor, where their peers would affirm that the Journeyman is respectable member of the school and is worthy to be graded.
Provost
At the Provost level, the student has to have achieved a strong understanding of the principles behind the German tradition. As well, the student should have completed a survey of various important masters and treatise and is competent in handling at least 3 different weapon systems. At the point, the student is free to pursue and refine their skills.