I have always lamented the apparent (to me, at least) lack of mensur fencing in America. In the era of flag football it would be an excellent method of seperating the men from the anemic cowards who thrive in the safety of the modern world. Unfortunately, I am certain that a self-righteous safety fanatic would eagerly pursue my expulsion were I to take up the sport with my compatriots.
I think no Anglo would last a second in a Corps or at a Mensur.
These societies and their rituals carry the traditions of the Bildungbuergertum or clerisy, a social class unkown in English-speaking countries, since it is built on foundations of asceticism and idealism- both notions inimical to the English character.
"In every battle the eyes are the first to be conquered..."
- Tacitus, Germania
"One must work in solitude as a man who opens a clearing in virgin forest, sustained by the unique hope that somewhere in its depths, others are working to the same end."
- Ernst Jünger
"I find that I must go handsomely, whatever it costs me, and the charge will be made up in the fruit it brings."
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I've always wanted to do this: where the colors and the scars.
Know of where I might find a schlager?
I have always lamented the apparent (to me, at least) lack of mensur fencing in America. In the era of flag football it would be an excellent method of seperating the men from the anemic cowards who thrive in the safety of the modern world. Unfortunately, I am certain that a self-righteous safety fanatic would eagerly pursue my expulsion were I to take up the sport with my compatriots.
I think no Anglo would last a second in a Corps or at a Mensur.
These societies and their rituals carry the traditions of the Bildungbuergertum or clerisy, a social class unkown in English-speaking countries, since it is built on foundations of asceticism and idealism- both notions inimical to the English character.
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