So whats the rules here? No stabbing? I mean I totally get it stabbing with steels is a recipe for...like...the kind of hurt you don't get better from, but doesn't it take alot of the realism out? Without stabbing on polearms you get a bunch more close in action than I imagine you would without stab...

The answer to what is the best weight training method is..... Whichever one you can stick with :) One session of the best training in the world is still rubbish if its the only one you do all season. I like sandbag training because I can keep my sandbag at home and its easier to summon the motivatio...

Drachenwald is our kingdom, just wanted to make 100% sure these were ok so I could use Silvers techniques properly

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 using...

Any tips on performing shadow boxing with weapons? (Other than don't smash the lights of course) Trying to fit some extra solo practice into the week. I use a polearm if that makes any difference.

Ok cool, draw cuts are kinda good practice anyway I guess. So under basic rapier rules, steel blades/basket hilts/thrusting/draw cuts. Under cut and thrust percussive cuts are ok, but overall no grappling (grabbing the blade?) or pommel work. Is that right? West Dragonshire is the bunch I'm training...

So I have an interest in english backsword/highland broadsword mostly centered around Thomas Pages work, and I was thinking about kicking about with some SCA rapier work with the local group I just signed on with (in between heavy combat). Just wondering though, are basket hilts legal? Do we use ste...