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FAQ 1. How about the weapon training and Belgian Law regarding weapons? First we need to know what is considered a weapon. "Every device, tool, cutting, stabbing or blunt object used for killing, hurting or threatening a person is considered a weapon". Basically every instrument that can become an object of agression. So yes we train with weapons. Our law regarding this is very open for interpretation so it can be used in our advantage as the law's advantage. Main rule is be smart. We got three categories of weapons: forbidden weapons, free obtainable weapons and weapons that need a license. Basically all our weapons fall unders free obtainable weapons so keep following rules in mind and you should be safe: -Don't misuse a weapon: a weapon that is misused is automatically considered 'forbidden' -Never use or carry these weapons to others then home, training or trainingrelated occasions -Put weapons always in the trunk, covered is best out of handreach -Always have you membercard with you while carrying weapons -Use your mind! 2. What age can I join? We handle 2 different age categories: for boxing you must at least be 16 years old. Due to it's violent nature we ask a minimum of maturity. For the gladiatura we have a minimum age of 18. Persons must be mature about the fact that we train with (blunt) weapons. We can also suspend a membership to the gladiatura or boxing if we notice if the weaponry or boxing skill isn't handled on a respect mature way. 3. I 'm competive of nature, is there competition? Every member is free to join a competition. You must keep in mind that our techniques we learn we once used for one of the deadliests sports on earth. So a respect and controlled agression of handling this martial art is required. To participate in competition you offcourse must have your own set of protection gear. During trainings there is also a lot of space for sparring sessions. 4. Is this acting or a real martial arts? We try to recreate the ancient martial arts of the roman gladiators. Fights are semi or full contact and can be compared to mixed martial arts. For the weapon training we train with blunt weapons which can cause no real injury when controlled. Normally fights go semi contact unless a 'fatal strike' is giving which would cause earlier a gladiator to die or give up. That is when the show element come in action to 'please the crowd'. 5. Is this only sport or is there more? Our organisation gives a lot more possibilities, we try to recreate the life of roman gladiator and surroundings. Meaning also learning a lot about history and recreate your own person. We can also use a lot of side occupations meaning people who like to study the roman medicine, arena rituals, religion,... |