Spider_J

Alan!!

Long time fan, it's awesome to see you here on reddit! I just wanted to let you know, that almost a year ago, I saw you on YouTube for the first time while looking for cool Witcher videos. It was thanks to you that I learned that HEMA was a thing, and because of how much I enjoyed your videos, my girlfriend signed me up for Longsword lessons as a birthday gift. I've now been studying longsword for about 8 months, and it's been amazing to get me in shape (I've lost 40lbs!), and I actually just competed in my first Saber tournament as well! Thank you so much for putting your content out there, and being the inspiration to start this life-changing hobby.

My question to you would be, if you could go back and give some advice to yourself when you started your first year of learning how to fight, or to anyone else new to the hobby, what would you tell them?

I'd just like to thank you for reminding me that I should go to the bathroom BEFORE going to Blackout in NYC this year.

I might be able to get you one of those high-tech bionic limbs. How would I go about donating it?

Just a question, no political opinion or subtle disagreement here:

How old were your students?

Oh wow! My girlfriend and I made the trip down to your museum last summer, all the way from Connecticut. It was an amazing visit! The soap lady still haunts my dreams....

I don't have any questions, I just wanted to say that the MM is awesome, and anyone thinking of paying a visit should absolutely go!