>>they don't compete in tournaments or the like (yet). However, they
>>-do- socialize, and they -do- spar, and on rare occasions they duel.
>And they don't need the IDS to do any of those things.

I don't know where you live, but around these parts sparring or dueling as they do will get you arrested if you're not part of some sanctioned group. Without the IDS, several members couldn't even own they weapons legally, let alone carry them - and forget about *using* them in any manner.

And, ignoring the law, they'd be violating a number of institute rules. You can't hold a sword duel and then get off by saying it was just for funsies.

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