Mentoring Advanced Combatants Intensive
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2027 mentor/instructor Applications Due SEPTEMBER 14TH

The Mentoring Advanced Combatants (MAC) Intensive

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A 5-day intensive training opportunity for advanced stage combatants, held every May in Bloomington, Indiana, at Indiana University.

The Mentoring Advanced Combatants intensive (MAC) is designed for advanced students who have entered the "grey area" of having completed approximately 30 hours of training in each of the eight weapon styles and are looking for continued, higher-level study and development. You do not need to be current on your certifications to apply or be accepted. 


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GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The intensive is built around two guiding principles:

Deconstructing Fundamentals - examining and challenging foundational techniques to develop greater depth, precision, and understanding. 

Pursuit of Innovation - exploring new approaches, ideas, and possibilities within the stage combat practice. 



PARTICIPATION
Because the intensive nation of this program, only a limited number of applicants will be accepted. All selected participants are expected to attend every session. This structure allows us to maintain a strom teacher to student ration and provide each participant with focuse, individualized instruction



QUESTIONS AND CONTACT
For questions or additional nformation, please contact the coordinator: 
Samantha Kaufman
[email protected]
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​**ONLY REQUIREMENT TO APPLY AS A PARTICIPANT**
30 hours training or certification in each of the 8 following weapon styles
Unarmed, Knife, Smallsword, Single Sword, Rapier and Dagger, Sword and Shield, 2 Handed sword, Staff​

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