01-12-2011, 01:06 AM
Cool. There is a yearly Japanese sword show at in August near SFO, too. DM always has the details. Conveinetly near the Millbrae Sword and Whisky Emporium.
In the Tudor Period, Fencing Masters were classified in the Vagrancy Laws along with Actors, Gypsys, Vagabonds, Sturdy Rogues, and the owners of performing bears.