The Armour Archive

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by old celt: As someone who has never been in SCA or Markland but for years have been involved with Western Martial Arts...can I ask a question? Why does there need to be a sep...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Timo: gee... I think some is already slipping into the mix.... Timo <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> As I study the I.33 manuscript I'm starting to see a lot of similarities to...

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I have received clarification from the KEM Outlands. IN THE OUTLANDS we are allowed to teach and use techniques that are legal for use in the lists. Techniques that are not legal in SCA combat cannot be taught, period. So, in the case of the I.33 this would mean that the two sword grabbing technique...

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It's a really interesting question, actually. The knight is a warrior who might or might not also be a soldier. What's the difference? Warriors fight as individuals, soldiers fight as a member of a group. So, are the skills applicable to the battlefield? Yes. Individual skill counts for a great deal...

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What follows is the text of message from the KEM of the Outlands to me. This policy may have changed given the some changes in interpretation of the rules on the part of the Marshal of the Society. I am trying to find out but have not yet received a response from the Outlands KEM (who, I understand,...

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Not in the Outlands. We are forbidden to study it here.

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Gruber: Would these be considered legal or no for sca fighting. The index and pinky touch the weapon handle on BOTH sides of each of the two fingers and the ring and middle ...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Murdock: Why is the tent seemingly closed to those who want to go with historically based combat and higher levels of authenticity?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Because the ...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Dagonet: Again, this is the problem. The attitude that the combat is approached with, for the most part, prevents the leap to art form. This is not because they are not swi...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Medievalbelle: I can't imagine what other reasons there might be... unless he might have had some medical issue and should not be struck with full force. (Which opens up a ...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Asbjorn Johansen: The lack of proper context continues to be our undoing. Asbjorn<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I agree. Of course, it's hard to adequately educate people reg...

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Unsupported thoughts from my bus ride this morning (a particularly productive ride): Why is embroidery so valued? It's a sign of wealth/power (conspicuous consumption). A daughter that has this skill will be able to enhance the appearance and reputation of her husband. This allows for her family to ...

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What a great idea, Brent!

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Winterfell: Why not have the standard at least fit the average armour profile of the SCAdian fighter? Why not have the standard as follows: " All "fully armored" fighter...

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Fiore shows shields in use for mounted and armored combat. Pisani-Dossi, Carta 29 A. It's possible the shields were left out of subsequent illustrations for the purposes of visual clarity. As armor improved it became less necessary to carry a shield and it appears to have decreased in size and frequ...

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Actually, I'm firmly against determinate marshalling (except in announced scenarios where that would be historically accurate). I feel the job of the marshals is to enforce the rules (particularly in regards to safety) and to bear impartial witness. I'm just saying that it has been my experience tha...

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Don't block with your sword, strike. The easiest way to do this is a simple hammer strike. Rest your sword on your shoulder, sword roughly horizontal. Drop your elbow hard and fast and step forward and to the right. Don't worry about hitting anything, just concentrate on moving your elbow quickly an...

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IT HAS BEEN MY EXPERIENCE (in rattan fighting) that in practice the members of the marshallate seem to be guided by two principles: 1) No complaint, no foul. 2) So long as it's only your skin you're placing at risk, fine. For instance: I've seen a monarch fight in open-toed sandals. I've seen lots o...

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Initial discussion was chaotic (lots of different subjects and personal agendas being tossed around), then Sir Rey set a topic and discussion on the first item commenced. Mail traffic really slowed up once the free-for-all died down and we were pretty good about remaining on (or fairly close) to top...

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Sigh. This whole combat archery thing boils down to intent: What are we trying to re-create? I submit that this question is never answered by any official document of the SCA. I offer the following answer based entirely upon my readings of the documents and personal experiences: The purpose of SCA c...

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The text below is making the rounds of various discussion groups. It is the text of a proposal recently sent to the Board of Directors. ____________________________________ Marshallate Reformation Proposal Introduction My name is Bill Colbert. In the SCA, I am William de Montegilt. My first SCA acti...

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The Swordblow Compendium is available on Sylvanus Perrin's website (The Way of the Warrior). Don't have the url, but do a google search on "Swordblow Compendium". I'm sure Sylvanus would also welcome any additions or regionalisms that people care to add.

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Broadway: What kind of tactics do you use in small group melee engagements... say, teams of 5 to 15... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> http://scamelee.freeservers.com (Lots of ...

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The folks who think they know it all are the ones I find the most difficult to teach. With them I discuss theory. By making the physical motions an experiment (rather than a test of their self-worth) I can usually get them to try new techniques. Also, I find that theory makes them ask questions, som...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Trevor: Assuming a right handed opponent with a madu in his left hand and a left handed attacker... By spinning the madu clockwise, (even 180 degress)you are still vulnerabl...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jentien: Jester, well met, Are you talking about "scooping" the madu out of the way in an offensive move, or actually "grabbing" it with the hand holding the buckler? Jentie...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Vebrand: Grabbing a madu is legal but I wouldn't consider doing it. Grabbing the haft of a polearm or the handle of a greatsword limits your opponentsâ€™ ability to use that...

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Can you grab a madu?

I know you can't grab the shield itself, but can you grab the rattan shaft that extends top and bottom? Is that considered shield or weapon?

Thanks.

jester

My knee jerk reaction, after a first reading, was to strongly oppose this. After re-reading several times, however, I believe I understand better. As I understand the petition, you wish to change the wording of the rules to make counted blows the standard (rather than the 'acted out wounds' we curre...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by flonzy: You are allowed to put a buckler on your oppositions arm as long as you are going for a block not a punch. I do it all the time. Now you cannot hit in the body or he...

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If you are interested in I.33 sword and buckler: -Go to this website. Most of the really good information is in Latin or German, but the English index page is fantastic. http://flaez.ch/i33en.html -Don't rely entirely on the images. They are not showing you an uninterrupted sequence. They are showin...

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Post-1600 references speak of soldiers building huts (probably lean-to style affairs) to sleep in (and complain about people peeing right at the entrance) while lazy soldiers prefer to freeze under hedges. There are pictures and references, from pre-1600 showing/describing a similar affair, but thes...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by flonzy: -SNIP- Add halfswording. There is no good argument against it. Lose the wrap shot. If grappling and armor were a factor the wrap shot would be useless. It will not p...

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Actually, I oppose most of the changes that are being proposed here. With the exception of grappling we already have the option to hold tournaments without acted wounds, with armor as worn, without madus, and with some period victory conditions (such as judging). A lot of people like our game exactl...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Kilkenny: Short version - Madus are legal for use in the SCA. Gavin<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> At the Society level, at least. Check your Kingdom Laws for possible rulings...

[SCA] Marshalling Attitudes

[SCA] Marshallate Reformation Proposal - long

SCA - Grabbing madus