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by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri Jan 23, 2004 6:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Documentation for SCA florentine
Replies: 33
Views: 197

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by AllenJ: Just the fact that SCA "basket hilt" (my scottish ancestors turning in their grave at the vulgar bastardization of their prized weapon) is in a medieval setting is bad ...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri Jan 23, 2004 5:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The ol' fighting from the knees debate!
Replies: 87
Views: 229

The practice obviously has little to support as a recreation of any type of foot combat pre 1600 whether in martial game, judicial/honor combat, or war. Even though the SCA purports to be an educational group focused on pre 1600 history, at least according to its governing documents, the marshallete...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue Jan 13, 2004 6:23 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: need tourney Ideas
Replies: 3
Views: 6

I have put a few of these on, couple of questions first: Are you looking for a specific time and place - a period tourney from the 14th or 15th century, or is there some other theme? How many folks are you likely to have? How willing are folks in your area to adapt. You can see some of the tourneys ...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue Dec 23, 2003 3:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WMA school/discusion group.
Replies: 2
Views: 1

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dieschlachtschule/
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Dec 22, 2003 6:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We need a new horse to beat...
Replies: 31
Views: 21

I'm always glad to harp on acted wounds... Easiest change towards accuracy the SCA could make would be to do away with them. No one has to buy new equipment, its probably better for your joints, but we just don't change. ------------------ Asbjorn In Modo Antiquo Or, a demi-fleur-de-lis sable www.hi...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri Dec 19, 2003 6:27 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: to grand aisette or not ?
Replies: 33
Views: 44

Since I’m an uninvolved third party I will bravely volunteer to have a garment of each type made for me, and have Cet make a set of armour to fit over each, and will graciously judge which works best http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Asbjorn (dyeing fabric for a foundation garment on Satu...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Dec 18, 2003 11:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Taboo attacks
Replies: 25
Views: 32

I'd call it pennance for the silliness of acted wounds.

Asbjorn
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Hardest Shot to Block?
Replies: 22
Views: 17

Any blow well timed,

The best fighters I’ve seen don’t do anything exotic. They do simple blows and combinations of blows at just the right time.

Asbjorn
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Dec 15, 2003 3:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What the other guy thinks.
Replies: 41
Views: 36

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Vitus: How many of you don't give a damn about what the enemy across from you thinks about you? Be honest. </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I don't think I've ever fought someone whom ...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Nov 12, 2003 7:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Covering up mine dirty booties
Replies: 30
Views: 19

I have a very bad ankle, and I've fought in combat boots, hiking boots, running shoes, motorcycle boots etc. I've hand the least injuries when wearing my slick bottomed ankle high turn shoes, with an elastic support wrapped around my ankle, hidden by a sock or hosen. Why? I think the elastic support...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Nov 06, 2003 10:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tennis Elbow and Tendonitis?
Replies: 24
Views: 20

Also, elbow pain can be an indication that your hands and forearms need to be strengthened. A combination of hand strengthening and always aplying ice after I fight has done wonders for me.

Asbjorn
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue Nov 04, 2003 4:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: armor trends in the SCA
Replies: 22
Views: 41

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by DrTuba: <B> Swords still tend towards as long as is legal, as most seem to believe range is very important so go for maximum sword length. </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Does the...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Nov 03, 2003 5:20 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Funeral lists
Replies: 7
Views: 6

I believe what Murdock is refering to is tournament held at/with a funeral. I'm not aware of any. I'd bounce it off the Tourney Company list, though. Between Finvaar and Galeron you have two of the best resources availble. Asbjorn [This message has been edited by Asbjorn Johansen (edited 11-03-2003).]
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Nov 03, 2003 3:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Question for any marshals (gauntlet lagality pics)
Replies: 9
Views: 13

Hand and Wrist Armor - The outer surfaces of the hand and wrist of both arms must be covered by one or a combination of the following: b. A gauntlet made of rigid plates; either lined with padding or closed cell foam, or designed to transfer potentially injurious impact to the surfaces being grasped...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Armour as worn.
Replies: 58
Views: 60

I've run a version of an "armour as worn" see the plate and mail tourney on my website that I need to update. www.historiccombat.org I haven’t tried it in melee yet. (I have done counted blows though). What I did was line up the combatants in rough order of effectiveness, and assign them a particu...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri Oct 24, 2003 1:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Armour as worn.
Replies: 58
Views: 60

[ <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Vebrand: <B>I know we have gotten fully off the subject here. As I said I think tourneys for the full plated guys are great. It's not really something I will do, but I like w...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Oct 23, 2003 9:54 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Oaks Armoury stainless SCA gauntlets for sale
Replies: 22
Views: 40

How much do they weigh?

Asbjorn
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Oct 22, 2003 10:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Getting a barrel?
Replies: 5
Views: 11

If you have even a little money - Quoting Cet of rough from the hammer "If you don't mind strapping them yourself I have stainless knees for $22 and stainless elbows for $12 or the same thing in mild for $17 and $10." ldr_gto@earthlink.net Combine that with body armour from GAA for $40. http://www.h...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Oct 22, 2003 4:28 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Types of period fabrics
Replies: 78
Views: 292

Slightly cleaned up that summary that Gwen did would be a valuable reference on a website somewhere.

I've thoroughly enjoyed reading this discussion.

Also, I'd pay for a swatch book with documentation as well. I think you have a potential seller here Gwen.

Asbjorn
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Oct 22, 2003 2:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) barrier tourney fighting
Replies: 24
Views: 12

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Rainald: <B>We had a demo this summer that had some "hand on the barrier" style fighting. We called it "german style" for some reason. </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> This bugs me...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Oct 22, 2003 1:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat Archery III - The Saga Continues...
Replies: 55
Views: 23

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Valstarr Hawkwind: <B> snip I find the argument against them on the 'Grand Melee' argument to be obviously false on the face of it, for most BATTLES. Why? Because mass engageme...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue Oct 21, 2003 3:48 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Bang for your buck..? Which armoury?
Replies: 25
Views: 48

Dragon Lord, Cool you actually are willing to spend a decent amount on this. How fast to you need the armour? If you are serious about transitional armour and given the amount you want to spend ideally you’d buy the foundation garments first, then get armour custom sized over it. Quality foundatio...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Oct 20, 2003 3:17 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Are non-period materials that bad?
Replies: 40
Views: 82

“If they had it they would have used itâ€
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Oct 20, 2003 12:34 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Bang for your buck..? Which armoury?
Replies: 25
Views: 48

I think you left out two important facts: What does he want to portray? How much does he want to spend? If he's interested in say a portraying a 9th century Dane I'd recommend a different armourer then if he wants to portray a 14th century Burgundian. The general spending limit helps narrow the choi...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Sep 24, 2003 4:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How would YOU change the SCA combat rules if you could?
Replies: 142
Views: 59

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Captain Jamie: <B> And finding out WHY would be a real Good Idea! Supposition here; could it be that they intentionally limited themselves to blows unlikely to cause injury for...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Wed Sep 24, 2003 10:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How would YOU change the SCA combat rules if you could?
Replies: 142
Views: 59

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Gaston de Vieuxchamps: <B> Neither will a two-handed one. That's why, when fighting in harness, the books don't even show techniques where you are trying to "cut through plate"...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue Sep 23, 2003 4:20 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Why the "Six Foot Rule" Doesn't Hold Water
Replies: 160
Views: 224

Kass, what do you think of this rule of thumb (in the context of a highly inclusive group like the SCA, not for true reenactment or living history)? I call it the bright child rule - If a bright child can tell its not medieval, then you probably shouldn’t be wearing it. By the way I appreciate tha...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue Sep 23, 2003 2:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Your feet...
Replies: 16
Views: 29

I’ve had a major change recently. I have a very bad ankle, that some day will require surgery despite the fact I regularly do all the recommended strengthening exercises. I’ve tried work boots, braces, specialty running shoes etc. What I’ve found works the best if I fight on grass? Leather tur...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Sep 22, 2003 5:45 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: 15th century gentleman's costume - broken link
Replies: 6
Views: 7

If it makes you feel any better it didn't work for me for a while either.

Asbjorn
by Asbjorn Johansen
Thu Sep 18, 2003 8:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Not to hyjack the other Hand Gonne thread but....(SCA)
Replies: 45
Views: 35

If it were to be done, I’d want to see several things. They should only be used in scenarios that recreate combats in which it would have been employed. It shouldn’t be significantly more dangerous than any other aspect of our combat. It should only be used if they can be built in a way that is ...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Tue Sep 16, 2003 10:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Spear VS. Helm
Replies: 63
Views: 31

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Roosebeke: <B> Was a period jousting match designed to kill the opponent or was it for a show of force? If it was a show of force than I would guess that the lances were blunte...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Mon Sep 15, 2003 3:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Period Combat Committee
Replies: 8
Views: 6

Am I that predictable? Yes I am, Sarnac, if you can devote the time I think you’d be a good candidate. You have a high level of skill at SCA combat, as well experience with martial arts outside the SCA that would probably give you insight evaluating what is safe and what is not. Asbjorn (working o...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Sun Sep 14, 2003 9:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 139
Views: 38

(sorry no spell check on this computer) <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Damian: <B>A few observations.... First, if by the society armor standard, we are all wearing the equivalent of boiled leather armor and...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Sun Sep 14, 2003 12:12 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What would you like changed with Combat Archery and why? or
Replies: 139
Views: 38

(sorry no spellcheck on this computer) To give some context to my reply, I think all combat scenarios should be trying to evoke a particular time in place with the rules used (not necessarilly by the appearance of the combatants). In other words we should be recreating "a battle in England in the la...
by Asbjorn Johansen
Fri Sep 12, 2003 8:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: what other fighting groups are they?
Replies: 15
Views: 14

Based on the description of your fighting and the reported results though, I think your group is getting the closest to the level of risk that went into actual medieval foot tournaments though. The mechanics and appearance might be off, but the risk element is missed by most other groups.

Asbjorn

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