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- Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:00 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: And he threw a rising flat snap into his opponent's
- Replies: 57
- Views: 10561
Re: And he threw a rising flat snap into his opponent's
Shot I threw: My first ever Raglan castle event. I think my third or fourth SCA event - ever. I had been torn to pieces by pretty much everyone I went near for most of the melee. I ended up in a one on one with the then King of Drachenwald (Thorvald ... I think). I knew I was simply a dead man stand...
- Mon May 18, 2015 7:42 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Single Most Painful Shot given/Received By You?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 9199
Re: Single Most Painful Shot given/Received By You?
I was fighting in a re-enactment battle a few years ago. It was adlibbed so the winner was whomever won, everything was still fought within the traditional ruleset and we were to use minimum force etc. There was one guy who REALLY hated losing and I ended up facing him as the sides broke up. He has ...
- Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:05 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Frustrated with fighting
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2837
Re: Frustrated with fighting
If I find I am having trouble beating a weapon combination I pick them up and use them. If I am having trouble fighting a tall opponent who is using a glaive then I fight a shorter person and use a glaive. I find I soon learn where the gaps are and I have fun and variety doing it! 
- Mon Nov 24, 2014 8:49 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2014 Show Us Your Kits
- Replies: 161
- Views: 128170
Re: 2014 Show Us Your Kits
My kit from July this year, target date 1471.
My kit for SCA from August, target date 1381 (in the closed face helm).
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- Sat Nov 08, 2014 4:38 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: East Kingdom Fall Crown Tournament
- Replies: 40
- Views: 50550
Re: East Kingdom Fall Crown Tournament
Wow - I am not sure if we have this many active fighters in all of Drachenwald!
- Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:02 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: I was late to the Cott
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1326
Re: I was late to the Cott
It is as long as he profusely apologizedMJBlazek wrote:Late? Thats not very English of you.
- Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:33 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Pics that would inspire new guys. (UPDATE 8/31/2011)
- Replies: 598
- Views: 178632
Re: Pics that would inspire new guys. (UPDATE 8/31/2011)
Awesome pic of an awesome lady at an awesome castle!
- Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:13 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: SCA dagger thoughts. videos/pictures?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1525
Re: SCA dagger thoughts. videos/pictures?
My experience with an SCA dagger is that no one takes it unless it hits them in the visor.
- Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:13 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Weight Training for SCA fighting
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7818
Re: Weight Training for SCA fighting
That is how it strikes me. They are not better than other systems, merely more popular at the moment.Keegan Ingrassia wrote:Many roads...kettlebells are just one of the more popular ones.
- Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:01 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Weight Training for SCA fighting
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7818
Re: Weight Training for SCA fighting
Dude, you do not have to use kettlebells, you have our permission not to. Thanks, although that would be a shame as I already have some! I does not seem like you want to take us at our word, Do what you want. Someone asked, we answered. I am happy to accept people's word but no one seems to be able...
- Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:41 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Weight Training for SCA fighting
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7818
Re: Weight Training for SCA fighting
Outside of that, as others have said, Kettlebells! I've been an athlete all my life. 3-4x a week in the gym as well to stay fit. Switched to kettlebells about two months ago and they have been kicking my ass in the best of ways. I am still confused - why can you not work out as intensely with dumbb...
- Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:39 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: SCA polearm techniques
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1134
Re: SCA polearm techniques
So regarding SCA polearm (which I'm fairly new to), just want to clarify a few things to make sure I'm not using any illegal techniques: 1) Can I stab with the butt end assuming both ends are padded safely for thrusting (I think you can't swing with the butt end to strike with?) 2) Can I swing usin...
- Mon Apr 14, 2014 3:14 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Tuchux banned from Pennsic?
- Replies: 252
- Views: 32936
Re: Tuchux banned from Pennsic?
He's fine with that, just stop trying to wipe cow piss on him!Diglach Mac Cein wrote:Which is a bummer V - because watching the CoTT, fighting with you, hanging out and talking are some of my favorite parts of Pennsic.
- Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:14 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Weight Training for SCA fighting
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7818
Re: Weight Training for SCA fighting
Just cause I have nowhere else to brag about it. I having being doing the RKC Rite of Passage 12 week kettlebell program. I am currently ending week 8. At the end of week 8 you do your first test. It is the Secret Service Snatch Test, using a 50 lbs kettlebell, you do snatches for 10 minutes. The g...
- Thu Apr 10, 2014 3:21 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Tuchux banned from Pennsic?
- Replies: 252
- Views: 32936
Re: Tuchux banned from Pennsic?
It does seem like some of the posters want to punish many for the crimes of a few in order to send a message. I'm not sure that's a good message for the SCA. I a personal example of when equal rule enforcement failed, while trying to say we should work on enforcing our rules we have better, before ...
- Tue Apr 08, 2014 6:17 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Drachenwald Crown Tournament
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2287
Re: Drachenwald Crown Tournament
Great, thanksThorvaldR Skegglauss wrote:Finals between Jarl Lief and Sir Atli:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJRrzdjYPhc
- Mon Apr 07, 2014 4:42 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Drachenwald Crown Tournament
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2287
Re: Drachenwald Crown Tournament
Any videos?
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:57 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Drachenwald Crown Tournament
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2287
Re: Drachenwald Crown Tournament
Well ... what does he think?Antonio wrote:I'm going to call it for William of Richwood.
- Thu Mar 27, 2014 5:37 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!
- Replies: 603
- Views: 25858
Re: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!
This is slightly weird, we have had two break in our shire and there are only about half a dozen active fighters.
This seems quite far above what looks like the average.
This seems quite far above what looks like the average.
- Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:22 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Shadow boxing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 516
Re: Shadow boxing
Use something lighter than your weapon, like a hammer or something. Otherwise you will stress your elbow.
- Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:45 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Weight Training for SCA fighting
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7818
Re: Weight Training for SCA fighting
It appeared that many of the other statements were comparing in my opinion apples to oranges in terms of exercises. Comparing jogging related to kettlebell lifts does not give you an answer as to whether kettlebells are better than dumbbells. Agreed. Kettlebells allow for some different grips and a...
- Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:31 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Weight Training for SCA fighting
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7818
Re: Weight Training for SCA fighting
I am making the assumption that with the phrase "Slowly moving a weight from a still position to a still position" that he is referring to more traditional weight lifting exercises as opposed to Olympic lifts like the snatch. I think he is comparing say the bench press to the snatch as opposed to a...
- Tue Mar 25, 2014 6:35 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Weight Training for SCA fighting
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7818
Re: Weight Training for SCA fighting
Here is another reason. Kettlebell snatches burn more calories than most any other exercise. I read somewhere that it is equal to running under a 6 minute mile. That is a pretty good trade off for us old fat farts with bad knees who hate to run. Also, I just like swinging things around.... I strong...
- Mon Mar 24, 2014 6:34 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Weight Training for SCA fighting
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7818
Re: Weight Training for SCA fighting
Stefan - it has to do with balance and involving more activity of small muscle groups in controlling the object. Standard dumbells are nicely balanced, kettlebells not so much. I used to work adjustable dumbells with all the weight on one end. A bag of sand might be even better for involving the ex...
- Mon Mar 24, 2014 2:39 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!
- Replies: 603
- Views: 25858
Re: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!
Another broken one in west dragonshire in ID.
Flat snap to the head turned into a flat snap to the wall about 10' away. I am very glad thre was no one standing there!!!
Flat snap to the head turned into a flat snap to the wall about 10' away. I am very glad thre was no one standing there!!!
- Fri Mar 21, 2014 6:15 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Weight Training for SCA fighting
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7818
Re: Weight Training for SCA fighting
To add to what Vitus said, look up "Viking Warrior Workout" by Kenneth Jay (Don't let the name fool you, nothing really to do with Vikings) but there is nothing on the planet better for increasing your V02 Max, which helps greatly with our sport. Kettlebells are not all that expensive. I know peopl...
- Fri Mar 21, 2014 6:12 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Weight Training for SCA fighting
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7818
Re: Weight Training for SCA fighting
The power clean and the kettlebell snatch train your FAST TWITCH muscle fibers to perform at their genetic limit. Slowly moving a weight from a still position to a still position is fine- moving that weight as fast as possible will make every part of your body as fast as it possibly get. Power clea...
- Thu Mar 20, 2014 12:25 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Weight Training for SCA fighting
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7818
Re: Weight Training for SCA fighting
Kettlebells I have never understood the kettlebell thing. Is there anything that can be done with them that cannot be done with other types of resistance? Surely I do the same exercises with dumbbells which are cheaper and I can change the weight of them. The body does not know what the weight is (...
- Tue Mar 18, 2014 3:04 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: So I'm a man-at-arms
- Replies: 7
- Views: 678
Re: So I'm a man-at-arms
Awesome! I look forward to, one day, running away from you on the field of battle!
- Tue Mar 18, 2014 3:03 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Weight Training for SCA fighting
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7818
Re: Weight Training for SCA fighting
Another great one. Go to Harbor Frieght and buy yourself a 16lbs Sledge Hammer. Take it out back and set the timmer on your smart phone to 5 minutes and start killing orks.... Swing that thing around like your life depends on it. Great cardio and builds up the right muscle groups involved in our sp...
- Mon Mar 17, 2014 5:44 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Weight Training for SCA fighting
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7818
Re: Weight Training for SCA fighting
Not sure it is fair to say that the bench press is useless, it develops horizontal pushing strength and should be part of a balanced training program.
It is not a silver bullet by itself and it not a must have exercise (none of them are) but it is certainly not useless.
It is not a silver bullet by itself and it not a must have exercise (none of them are) but it is certainly not useless.
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 4:37 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Tuchux banned from Pennsic?
- Replies: 252
- Views: 32936
Re: Tuchux banned from Pennsic?
Easiest one: The Uncovered Jockfighter vs the Reenactor The Reenactor feels as if the Jockfighter is pissing on his epic medieval parade and points this out in a butthurt manner. The Jockfighter then feels that "Oh noooes, I've so hurt his precious little feelings." and says "Bugger off, I fight to...
- Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:03 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Tuchux banned from Pennsic?
- Replies: 252
- Views: 32936
Re: Tuchux banned from Pennsic?
I cannot quite get what you mean, can you give an example?jester wrote:Baron Alcyoneus wrote:And that leads to some conflict when people who feel really strongly that 'this' is what we are doing encounter people who think we're doing 'that' instead.
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:44 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Who are The Greats?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3466
Re: Who are The Greats?
I am not a big name in the SCA, or a medium name, or a small name - if fact I am not even sure if I technically have a name. However:
Rumour has it that Duke Uthur (sp?) and Duke Jade are awesome.
I have fought with Duke Alaric - although he is in Australia now - and he is godlike when fighting!
Rumour has it that Duke Uthur (sp?) and Duke Jade are awesome.
I have fought with Duke Alaric - although he is in Australia now - and he is godlike when fighting!
- Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:04 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Weight Training for SCA fighting
- Replies: 61
- Views: 7818
Re: Weight Training for SCA fighting
It depends on what you need to work on: Do you find yourself running out of breath first? Do you find that you can breath but your arms/legs/whatever has no strength after a short while? Do you find that once you are slightly gassed or out of position you do not have the strength to compensate? Your...