New guy in New York City area.

Peter Cheney · Post by **Peter Cheney** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:46 pm

Hi, my name is Peter. I've recently become interested in fencing, not sure why, it just happened. I've dabbled in martial arts on and off for years, never stuck with any one thing for long.
The philosophy here is very appealing to me.
Now I'll just lurk for a while 'til I have something useful to say.

Stacy Clifford · Post by **Stacy Clifford** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:37 pm

Don't be afraid to ask questions, this is an educational forum after all and we love introducing new people to our art. Welcome!

Peter Cheney · Post by **Peter Cheney** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 3:32 pm

OK. Are there any groups in the New York area that I might meet up with?

Stacy Clifford · Post by **Stacy Clifford** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:12 pm

Not directly in New York at the moment, but we have two groups in New Jersey you can contact:

http://www.thearma.org/Practice/partners.htm

Doug Marnick · Post by **Doug Marnick** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 2:10 pm

Peter,

I'm in Staten Island. I met with some of the guys in north New Jersey. Good first impressions all around. I would definitely recommend contacting Eric White since you're in Nyack. They would be about an hour away from you. Maybe I'll see you there one day. Good luck and be well.

Peter Cheney · Post by **Peter Cheney** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:23 pm

Thanks, E-mails sent.

J. Scott Steflik · Post by **J. Scott Steflik** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 4:43 am

There are also the New York Historical Fencing Association and Staten Island German Martial Arts in NYC, both focusing on the German tradition. The first is an independent group headed by Mike Edelson and the second is a branch of Selohaar Fectchule (the school headed by Christian Tobler in CT). There's also Schola St George in Hamilton, NJ which focuses on the Italian material, in addition to the ARMA group in Northern Jersey.

You can find most of the contact info on this (very useful) Training Partner Map

Peter Cheney · Post by **Peter Cheney** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 12:31 pm

Nice to meet you guys today.
If I can figure out a better way of getting there I'd like to show up regularly.
Thanks for having me.

Josh Velson · Post by **Josh Velson** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:38 am

Peter, if you're still interested in studying, I am also new to HEMA and live in White Plains, a short drive (and a toll bridge) away. If you're still interested in studying with someone else, please consider contacting me. I plan on being more involved with the NYHFA than with ARMA, but more practice always helps.