The
Glories of Amtgard
Amtgard,
it is a place of comfort and acceptance. It is also a place to
broaden your mind, improve your body, and develop your social skills.
To many, Amtgard is an escape from the stresses of everyday life.
Others, however, find it to be a suitable exercise plan. Amtgard is a
sort of LARPing, and some prefer to dress up, but it is not required
by any means. In this entry I will introduce you to the wonders of
being an Amtgardian.
Many
of the people that have joined Amtgard joined mainly to express their
creativity. We tend to do this through crafting weapons, shields, and
garb. This is not the only way to show your creative abilities,
though. Although rare, some take delight in creating new fighting
stances and styles. We also have those who love creating new battle
games for all to enjoy. We have a variety of things for you to
express your creativity in.
Plenty
of our members enjoy the exercise they get while taking part in the
games. We will play for hours not even realizing how much we are
actually moving. Some members never exercise during the week but lose
weight due to the amount of activity related to Amtgard. One of our
members brings water to our gatherings to fend of dehydration and
exhaustion. Bottom line is that we are all active while having fun
and we never truly think of it as exercise.
Most
people are wary of joining because they believe that they will be
ridiculed by others for simply being part of the organization or for
their poor performance on the battlefield. This is not the case,
because all of our members welcome new comers with open arms,
literally. We are pretty strict when it comes to ridiculing others,
and we will help anyone who feels uncomfortable or uneasy. We accept
anyone that wants to show up, whether they are there to watch or
participate, and we encourage all of those who wish to join.
By
Midas and L.A.M.
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