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by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Fri Feb 28, 2003 7:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Dream class....
Replies: 31
Views: 29

Duke Sigmund the Wingfooted of Ansteorra is the best trainer I ever met. However, I trained with him for years, not just a day. As for the guys that I have never trained with. I would like to work with one of the guys like Lucan or Jade or Paul who have won Crowns over and over. Once I earned my duc...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Mon Feb 24, 2003 6:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Archery and Mail: If you have a strong opinion, please help.
Replies: 18
Views: 10

Russ,

I could probably get Sir Rhys to contact you. He does not appear to post on this forum anymore, but posts a lot on the SCA Chivalry list. He has tonnes of info on archery and armour and he has tonnes of opinion to go with it.

Regards,
Russ
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Fri Feb 21, 2003 3:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] bans historic swordsmanship
Replies: 67
Views: 43

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Flechyr: [B]Just a historical note: Fiori's text is from the 15th century, well into the Italian Renaissance period. Not to mention that Fiori and the other "Bardi School" teachers kept similar combat concepts in their works from their earliest days through the end of the...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Fri Feb 21, 2003 10:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] bans historic swordsmanship
Replies: 67
Views: 43

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Bob Hurley: <B>It's hard to make the "we'll lose our insurance" argument hold water, since there are a lot of other, insured, groups that do considerably more dangerous things ...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Fri Feb 21, 2003 10:10 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] bans historic swordsmanship
Replies: 67
Views: 43

Ah!, Of course. I didn't really look at Flonzy's posting. Regards, Jean Richard [QUOTE]Originally posted by dukelogan: [B]i know jean richard, but that text was quoted in flonzys response. as such i did not want there to be a conflict in the text he accurately quoted and the post that appeared by me...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Thu Feb 20, 2003 6:30 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] bans historic swordsmanship
Replies: 67
Views: 43

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by dukelogan: <B>ooops! switch "un-choreographed " with "choreographed " in the second paragraph. regards logan duke </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Your Royal Highness, If you click...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Thu Feb 20, 2003 2:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Under thy Gambeson?
Replies: 31
Views: 13

If you will follow the link to Sir Cyf's dress you will note that it is cut at a fashonable diagonal which shows her knee armor in the front.

Regards,
Jean Richard
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Thu Feb 20, 2003 1:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] bans historic swordsmanship
Replies: 67
Views: 43

I'm of mixed minds on this. I think Fiore's techniques are great and feel that they are a great supplement to my historical and self defense education. Having been through three of Bob Charron's Fiore seminars, I believe that many of Fiore's plays are much more dangerous than SCA combat. Forget wast...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Wed Feb 19, 2003 3:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Under thy Gambeson?
Replies: 31
Views: 13

Sir Elzasif Ironhand fights in a white surcoat with trim which looks very much to me to be a dress. Pictures can be found at: http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/ladyknights/cyf.htm

Regards,
Jean Richard
Ansteorra
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Wed Feb 19, 2003 12:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Overcoming Belt and Coronet "fear"
Replies: 33
Views: 20

I used to teleport, but then I got old and fat (fatter?) and now just look sorta blurry when I move from side to side. Image

Regards,
Jean Richard
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Tue Feb 18, 2003 11:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fundamentals of SCA combat book
Replies: 4
Views: 4

He is listed as living in Los Angeles, CA and lists his SCA name as Randal Salvatore’. There is no listing for that name in either the Caid or the West online Order of Prescedence. If he has played SCA for 14 years or so, one would expect him to show up in the O of P in some fashion. Especially if...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Tue Feb 18, 2003 9:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Overcoming Belt and Coronet "fear"
Replies: 33
Views: 20

Fight every member of the chivalry that you can. Every event, go up to as many as you have time for and asks them to spar and for a little training. When you finish sparing, ask them for one thing that you should work to improve. Even if you never improve, you should at least get over the fear of fi...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Tue Feb 18, 2003 6:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Need Half Gauntlet NOW!!
Replies: 9
Views: 4

Sir Randall, the Ansteorran Kingdom Earl Marshall has said that a shield hand half-gauntlet is NOT required. The only combatant who might wear a half-gauntlet on both hands would be a crossbow archer.

Regards,
Jean Richard
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Tue Feb 18, 2003 5:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Need Half Gauntlet NOW!!
Replies: 9
Views: 4

So far, Kief and Godwin have responded and said that they are not aware of any requirement for a sheild hand half gauntlet, though I could see where that could be handy on a center grip shield. Kief said that there has been no discussion of a shield half-gauntlet on the SCA Marshals list either. I d...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Tue Feb 18, 2003 4:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Need Half Gauntlet NOW!!
Replies: 9
Views: 4

Edric, We just recently went to requiring the half gauntlet on the sword hand. This is the first that I have heard of it on the shield hand. However, I have not been to an event since Coronation, so they could have snuck it in. Let me check on the Ansteorran Chiv list to see if you really need this....
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Tue Feb 18, 2003 4:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fiore de Liberi Seminar, Feb. 15-16 in No. Texas (bump, long
Replies: 25
Views: 6

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Russ Mitchell: This was billed as an intensive seminar </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Judging from the sore muscles and joints all over my body Monday morning, it was billed correctl...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Sat Feb 15, 2003 12:39 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: can't grab blades?
Replies: 11
Views: 1

The article says, "Reacting with split-second precision, Dela Cruz clapped her hands together and caught the knife in midair by its handle." I don't believe that it is against the rules of the list to catch a weapon by the handle. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif Regards, Jean Richard
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Tue Feb 11, 2003 10:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fiore de Liberi Seminar, Feb. 15-16 in No. Texas (bump, long
Replies: 25
Views: 6

Hey Russ,

What time are things getting started on Saturday. The blogspot does not say.

Regards,
Russ
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Tue Feb 11, 2003 4:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fiore de Liberi Seminar, Feb. 15-16 in No. Texas (bump, long
Replies: 25
Views: 6

Russ,

I've e-mailed Keith directly.

Regards,
Russ
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Sat Feb 08, 2003 8:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fiore de Liberi Seminar, Feb. 15-16 in No. Texas (bump, long
Replies: 25
Views: 6

I plan to drive in from Tyler on Saturday, but it is a bit far to commute for Sunday.

Is there anyone who would be interested in saving a few bucks by sharing a hotel room Saturday night in Denton? Let me know.

Regards,
Jean Richard
Ansteorra
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Fri Feb 07, 2003 10:19 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fiore de Liberi Seminar, Feb. 15-16 in No. Texas (bump, long
Replies: 25
Views: 6

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by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Wed Feb 05, 2003 11:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Illusion has a ton of bascinets in stock
Replies: 1
Views: 4

When I got it, my stainless Illusion bascinet was beautiful, but rang like a bell. I mean really, a very nice bell tone at the slightest tap. I fixed it by coating the inside with tool dip and adding an aventail. Now it just rings a little when hit in the right spot. I am actually quite happy with i...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Sun Feb 02, 2003 11:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA... Armor or lack there of...
Replies: 132
Views: 174

I think that Morgan was considering a kidney belt to be upper body armor. shrug.

I fight in the same kingdom (Ansteorra) and I don't wear any armor between my kidney belt and my gorget, nor any armor between my gorget and my elbow cops.

Regards,
Jean Richard
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Sun Feb 02, 2003 2:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA... Armor or lack there of...
Replies: 132
Views: 174

I wear minimum armor. If you see a legal shot, hit me, just as you would anyone else. Don't hit light, because you probably will not get a second chance at it. You don't have to blow me away, either, but that is my problem, not yours. Part of my armor is that I don't get hit a whole lot. Of course, ...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Thu Jan 30, 2003 10:20 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Commissions gone bad, etc... Horror stories...
Replies: 50
Views: 43

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Alrek the Rabbit: <B>Everyone here helped me get off my lazy ...ness and get to work on finishing my best project ever. </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Sir Bunny, I beg to differ....
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Wed Jan 15, 2003 3:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Sword Length
Replies: 36
Views: 39

Sarnac,

I use a similar technique to what you describe when I throw a blow. I am pretty much only tightly holding the sword with my two little fingers when an extended reach blow lands. However, what does this blow have to do with using a trigger lanyard?

Regards,
Jean Richard
Ansteorra
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Wed Jan 15, 2003 2:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Sword Length
Replies: 36
Views: 39

Gladly, Your Grace http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Yes, it does tighten my grip, is easy to get on and off and less likely to stay on when I want it off quickly. I need the extra griping power. I had my left thumb dislocated while fighting greatsword about 20 years ago and then had it hap...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Tue Jan 14, 2003 10:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Sword Length
Replies: 36
Views: 39

1. Length About 15 years ago I went through a phase of making each new sword about a half inch longer than the last. I got up to about 37 inches and then worked my way down to 36" over all length, where it has been ever since. 3. Grip I have small hands for a man. I probably shave off almost half th...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Mon Jan 06, 2003 1:46 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A Question of Age
Replies: 79
Views: 844

I started fighting at 18 but was never any good until I moved to Houston and started training with Sigmund the Wingfooted at 28. At 30, I had plateaued out, but they found out I am naturally a lefty and had me switch over after 12 years fighting right handed. At 33 I was knighted and six months late...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Fri Jan 03, 2003 8:53 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: So how many knights are there ? (SCA)
Replies: 39
Views: 35

Keep in mind that the 1468 number includes every member of the Chivalry ever made (as of the latest update.) The number of active knights is probably well less than than a thousand. I assume that the 15,000 number is the number of currently authorized fighters. Someone did a comparison of the number...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Thu Dec 19, 2002 2:46 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: In Service to the Dream?
Replies: 63
Views: 24

Jareth, I'm definately coming around to your way of thinking. I wonder if they read this site and saw your most recent comment. They have a December 18, 2002 update: Waiting on FotoKem to inform us of the status of the shipment. Please understand that we are doing everything in our power to see this...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Mon Dec 09, 2002 6:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Heavy combat marginalized?
Replies: 55
Views: 39

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Alcyoneus: Quite a number of knights in Ansteorra fence, including several Counts. And as a secondary martial activity, I do not think that a peerage should be awarded for it. ...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Sat Nov 30, 2002 2:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What is different in YOUR kingdom?
Replies: 71
Views: 42

Nothing is different where I live, it is only different where YOU live.

Regards,
Jean Richard
Ansteorra
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Wed Nov 27, 2002 3:21 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: In Service to the Dream?
Replies: 63
Views: 24

They have a November 26, 2002 update on their website: The DVDs were not ready when we arrived in L.A. due to some handling issues with the artwork inserts. We were just told by FotoKem that they have been shipped to us, though. We will be following up today or tomorrow on their status. Please under...
by Jean Richard Malcolmson
Tue Nov 26, 2002 6:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fiore de Liberi 2-Day Seminar in Denton, TX, Feb. 15/16, 200
Replies: 20
Views: 2

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Finnvarr: <B>I just attended this seminar in Toronto. Don't expect it to have direct applicability to SCA combat. However, as a well-organized, intense, and interesting intro t...

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