Rank in An Maide Mear Eire

Here is the explanation of what the ranks are, how they were determined and what they mean. This is necessary as there always those who try and make things appear something they are not. To standardize a way of ranking these titles were then chosen. Remember at that time we were responsible for teaching this. and these old Gaelic terms were picked.

Maister Munteoir is for the main head teachers of the system who had to pass it on.

Munteoir is for those who we teach that want to go on and teach the system, who we can later advance to Master Teachers if they are chosen to hold that by us.

Maclienn is for our students.

Rank Requirements

• The DVDs must be purchased in order, but you can purchase them 1 at a time or as a package.

• If you are in a study group and learning from someone else you must have your own paid copy of the required materials. By doing this we can make sure that you are a learning the material directly from Pendekar Sanders with no alterations. The exception to this rule would be for families that live and train together. In that case one set of required material is fine.

Maclienn (Basic Student)

1. Enroll as a student
2. Join the Discussion Group
3. Total Cost - $25.00 initial signup and then $15 per year

 

Maclienn Level 1

1. Purchase DVD #1 - $40
2. Pass the test on DVD #1 - $50

Maclienn Level 2

1. Purchase DVD #2 - $40
2. Pass the test on DVD #2 - $50

Maclienn Level 3

1. Purchase DVD #3 - $40
2. Pass the test on DVD #3 - $50

Maclienn Level 4

1. Purchase DVD #4 - $40
2. Pass the test on DVD #4 - $50

Maclienn Level 5

1. Purchase DVD #5 - $40
2. Pass the test on DVD #5 - $50

Maclienn Level 6

1. Purchase DVD #6 - $40
2. Pass the test on DVD #6 - $50

 

Munteoir (Teacher)

1. Passed all of the previous tests.
2. Purchase DVDs #7, #8, #9 - $120
3. Pass the test on DVD #7, #8, #9 - $50
4. Perform a written project on the Blackthorn and Lore

Notes

Testing

To test you will submit a DVD demonstration of your understanding of the required material. Some tests will also include a written portion that will be emailed to you.

At the start of the DVD please state your name clearly and the material that you are testing on.

You should then demonstrate the techniques from several angles and at several speeds so that both combat effectiveness and subtle details can be clearly seen.

You should include some partner drills so that your level of judging distance, timing and speed can be clearly seen.

Grading

Within 2 weeks of viewing your work Pendekar Sanders will send you detailed comments and scores on your presentation and whether you have passed that test or not.

Each test is graded very specifically using the following categories

Overall understanding of the material
Execution of the techniques
Footwork
Back hand position
Flow
Partner Work
Overall impressions

Each category is graded from 0 to 100 and is then averaged. If you get under an 80 on any category you are asked to retest. A 70 may be ok in the class in high school or college for a bare minimum pass but not with us. We want more out of our students.

Not Passing

If the student fails the test on the first time Pendekar Sanders will allow a repeat testing after the student has studied the test evaluation papers and has worked on the suggested material. There is no charge for the second testing.

If the student fails a second time then the fee must be repaid for the third try.

Passing

Once the student passes all of the tests that are required for that certification they will be awarded the rank, given a certificate signed by Pendekar Sanders and allowed to test for the next level.