BAM Crown Finals Ansteorra SCA Fight 2

BAM Crown Finals Ansteorra SCA Fight 2
Duke Aaron vs Count Gunthar

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• SCA
• Crown
• Ansteorra
• Fight

[afwoods]

I know what the SCA is. I think that rule was always the biggest problem for me. It's just not realistic combat if you pretend the legs don't exist.

[lochlanarms]

I agree that it seems that way from the outside, but if you look to the historic texts and paintings you will see only a minor amount of leg armor on foot soldiers. No one strikes low except as a last ditch effort for fear of the "God Strike" (it has a German name that escapes me, but that is the translation) A powerful strike straight down. There are Japanese stories of a similar strike as well. Trading your head for their shin is a bad idea every time.

Gramercy,

Sir Lochlan Dunn

[lochlanarms]

These are internationally recognized rules as well. They allow us to stay true to our educational / teaching roots as well. If there were too many injuries, we would not be allowed to do demonstrations at schools, public parks, & universities.

Gramercy,

Sir Lochlan Dunn

KSCA, OCSSA - XCVI

[afwoods]

Ok cause I was wondering. Legs seem really undefended. Kinda changes the whole dynamic if you have sharp knives heading for your shins, doncha think? Quick duck and a swipe, game over man.

[lochlanarms]

@afwoods

We cannot strike the legs from 1'' above the knees and down, or the hands intentionally. The rest of the body is fair game at full force with a solid rattan "sword". Check out SCA.ORG , that is our main website. You can look up your local group from there if you are interested. I have done several forms of martial arts throughout my life, and for me this is by far the most fun.

Gramercy,

Sir Lochlan Dunn

KSCA, OCSSA - XCVI

[afwoods]

Sweep the leg!

[lochlanarms]

@afwoods

That would be AWESOME! Unfortunately that is not an option within our rule set.

Gramercy,

Sir Lochlan Dunn

KSCA, OCSSA - XCVI

[maghnuis]

The Rule is also consistent with tournament rules from the Middle Ages. It might not fit modern ideas of a street fight or even war, but it does comport with a common limitation set out in period tourneys.