The Art and Practice of Medieval Fighting in the SCA

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Mun The practice planning section is not publicly available yet but it will also be enabled later this year.

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Guarding 101
by Hjlmr inn Danski a Squire of An Tir
A brief tutorial on the subtle art of guarding Royalty by Thane Sir Einar "Oak" Guntharson.

(SCA/Sword Training) Sword Shot List.
by Brand of Lancaster a Count of Atenveldt
This is a listing, just by name, of many of the sword blows used in SCA combat. Find me at a major war or seek out your local knight/teacher for details on how each works. A book will follow someday.

(Fighting) Training versus Practicing...
by Brand of Lancaster a Count of Atenveldt
The importance of distinguishing between Training and Practicing is discussed in this article.

(Fighting Tips) Avoid Playing "Rock, Paper, Scissors"
by Brand of Lancaster a Count of Atenveldt
Most fighters walk into a fight like a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors choosing an attack or strategy without regard for what the other fighter is doing or what the fight is presenting. This method can lead to inconsistent performance and frustration.

(Sword and Shield Training)The Four Basic Elements of Defense
by Brand of Lancaster a Count of Atenveldt
This article discusses the Four Basic Elements of Defense: Shield Blocks, Sword Blocks, Dodging and Range.

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