If you move in the field of BDSM, you have certainly encountered the term "old guard" or will encounter in the future. What is hidden behind the term and which important points are to be considered with the old guard, we will show you in this article.
The old guard in the change of the time
Even if today the old guards can be recognized mainly by their preference for leather clothing, many of the guards have nevertheless preserved some old traditions.
Nevertheless, even here the first adaptations to modern times have taken place, so that in today's world it is not even unlikely that some of the communication is done through the net, for example. They are basically clubs based on a very old tradition.
Current old guards - conspiratorial communities
There are no set principles of a particular old guard that all current guards adhere to. It is therefore a mixture of old and new traditions that you can expect in an old guard. In addition, the cohesion among themselves and the respect for each other plays a particularly important role.
Once you are accepted in an old guard, it can be considered as a second family, where you do not have to hide your sexual preferences.
Different acceptance rituals - earning the leather
Since many of the old guards were and still are primarily military in structure, it is not so easy to be accepted into one. It is therefore necessary to earn your own leather. Often, especially in very old and traditional clubs, you have to serve as a sub before you are allowed to dominate.
For this you are usually assigned a deserving member as a mentor, who teaches you the most important rules and the principles of the old guard. In younger clubs this is usually no longer the case, even if you are not immediately accepted there either. Even there you have to spend some time as an aspirant and prove yourself worthy of the old guard. Only you don't have to serve anymore.
Founding your own guard - more difficult than expected
Joining one of the many clubs of the old guard is not easy. You may well get the idea to become active yourself and found such a club. However, if you want to found a club that is also recognized as old guard, you will have to put a lot of effort into it.
The different approaches and traditions are often complex and not written down. So it is quite difficult to open a separate chapter in this history. In addition, in this case you will also have to establish yourself and make yourself attractive to new members. In an emergency, this is a really difficult task that you would have to face.
