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Impi Formation Drill -- Bull Horn Tactics
Group training (12-20 people). The bull horn formation: the chest pins the enemy, the left and right horns encircle. The loins wait in reserve facing away so they do not grow anxious. Commands by runner. We drill barefoot -- I threw away my warriors' sandals. Tip: A warrior who cannot run 50 miles cannot fight.
Lakota Bow & Arrow Set (Sinew-Backed, 20 Arrows)
Short sinew-backed bow, 45-pound draw, optimized for mounted use. Twenty dogwood arrows with iron and flint points. This is what we hunted buffalo with from horseback at full gallop -- one arrow could pass through a buffalo at close range.
Crusader Longsword & Heater Shield Training
Full-weight cruciform longsword and heater shield. The longsword is 40 inches of straight double-edged steel, designed for mounted and foot combat. The heater shield replaced the kite shield -- lighter, better for mounted lance work. I will teach you the cross-guard parry that saved my life at Jaffa.
Desert Navigation & Survival -- Water, Sun, Sand
Finding water in the desert. Reading sun and stars. Building shelter from heat. My army marched from Egypt to Palestine through the Sinai -- if you cannot survive the desert, you cannot fight in it.
Full Plate & Mail Crusader Armor Set
Chain mail hauberk over padded gambeson, with plate reinforcement at shoulders and knees. Great helm with cross visor. About 55 pounds total. I wore heavier at Arsuf in desert heat. If you can fight in this, you can fight in anything.
Chivalry & Diplomacy Seminar -- The Warrior's Honor
How to wage war without losing your humanity. Prisoner treatment, negotiation under pressure, trust with enemies. I sent Richard ice when he had fever. He sent me horses. We tried to kill each other for three years and parted with respect. Tip: Your reputation arrives before your army.
Damascus Steel Scimitar (Museum-Grade Replica)
Curved scimitar forged in the Damascus tradition. The legendary steel held an edge that could split a silk scarf dropped on the blade. The curve follows the arc of a horseman's arm -- perfect for mounted slashing.
Mamluk Chain Mail & Conical Helmet Set
Riveted chain mail hauberk and conical helmet with nasal guard. Lighter than Crusader plate, better in the heat, flexible enough for mounted archery. My Mamluks wore gear like this at Hattin.
Castle Design & Fortification Workshop
Concentric walls, flanking towers, murder holes, killing grounds. I designed Chateau Gaillard in Normandy -- three baileys, each commanding the one below. Philip took it by climbing through the latrine chute. Tip: Design for the attack you cannot imagine, not the one you expect.
Plains Survival & Tracking Workshop
Reading tracks, finding water on the open plains, building shelter from materials at hand, fire making. My people lived on these plains for thousands of years without a single building. The land provides everything if you know how to ask. Tip: Listen more than you look. The wind carries information.
Steppe Survival Workshop -- Live Off the Land
Three-day outdoor survival. How the Mongol army traveled without supply lines. Dried meat under the saddle, fermented mare's milk, hunting on the move. Tip: A Mongol rider carries 10 days of food in two saddlebags. Learn to need less.
Mongol Composite Recurve Bow & Quiver (30 Arrows)
Laminated horn-sinew-wood composite bow, 160-pound draw. Effective range 350 yards. Comes with 30 arrows -- armor-piercing, broad-head, and whistling signal arrows. I will string it for you. Most people cannot.
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