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Gulf Coast Saber Training has been a huge part of our lives for over ten years. We've taken time to learn swordsmanship and shared it with the community through training, stage performances, videos, short films, and competition. This year we want to widen our knowlege and influence even more.
My name is Desso Faulkner, cofounder and instructor of Gulf Coast Saber Training (GCST) with my partner Anna. We started in the backyard with a dream and learned all we could, sharing what knowledge we had along the way. Terra Prime Light Armory was our first major step on our path, and they have provided an opportunity on which we would like to capitalize. Some will remember our last GFM a couple of years ago that helped us get to Phoenix, AZ for an event hosted by USA Fencing. It was the first major showcase of Lightfencing in the United States. Following that, we funded ourselves to get to Washington D.C. for the USA Fencing event Clash at the Capitol, where the first tournement in the US for Lightfencing took place. One of our trainees took home silver!
This year we are trying to get to the first international tournement held in the US, in the TPLA hometown of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and broaden our reach by becoming officially licensed coaches and referees for the sport of Lightfencing as well. Doing this will allow us avenues to potentially bring the sport home for events in our own town someday!
All proceeds will be utilized by myself and my partner, and will be spent on any expenses pertaining to
- travel
- room and board
- registration fees for international combattant registration, coaching, and judging
- prerequisite classes and certifications, like first aid and CPR
- gear replacement, like new blades, batteries, and protective armor
The classes are expected to be in June, and are in preparation for the tournement in August. Any funds not spent on the above will be set aside for the trip to represent GCST and our hometown against combattants from all over the world!
We've done everything we can to make sure the community has a place to go for what we provide, at no cost to any of our trainees or their families, and will continue to do so to the best of our ability. Upon completion of these courses, we will have even more we can share for an even more enriched experience for all!
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Desso Faulkner
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Pensacola, FL