http://www.scafighting.com/rss-articles.xmlen-usSCAFighting.com Feeds - The art and practice of Medieval Fighting in the SCA. A brief tutorial on the subtle art of guarding Royalty by Thane Sir Einar "Oak" Guntharson.Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:57:00 GMTspam@scafighting.com (Hjlmr inn Danski of An Tir)http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=39http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=39OtherThis 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.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:50:00 GMTspam@scafighting.com (Brand of Lancaster of Atenveldt)http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=38http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=38Heavy CombatThe importance of distinguishing between Training and Practicing is discussed in this article.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:41:00 GMTspam@scafighting.com (Brand of Lancaster of Atenveldt)http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=37http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=37Heavy CombatMost 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.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:39:00 GMTspam@scafighting.com (Brand of Lancaster of Atenveldt)http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=36http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=36Heavy CombatThis article discusses the Four Basic Elements of Defense: Shield Blocks, Sword Blocks, Dodging and Range.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:28:00 GMTspam@scafighting.com (Brand of Lancaster of Atenveldt)http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=35http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=35Heavy CombatThis Article discusses a more intense Training method for solidly improving Sword and Shield Defense. It is amazing how much improvement can be made within only one or two practices focusing on Defense only.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:24:00 GMTspam@scafighting.com (Brand of Lancaster of Atenveldt)http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=34http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=34Heavy CombatThere are many different fighting "styles" seen within the SCA and as many variations as there are fighters. This article discusses how fighters often rely on a particular "style" of fighting and the inherent drawbacks that arise from doing so.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:15:00 GMTspam@scafighting.com (Brand of Lancaster of Atenveldt)http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=33http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=33Heavy CombatWe fight each other Physically, measuring our training and skill against one another in the arena. Some fighters attempt to gain leverage aganst an opponent on another level, the mental level, to help them win. This is one opinion on Mindgames...Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:09:00 GMTspam@scafighting.com (Brand of Lancaster of Atenveldt)http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=32http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=32Heavy CombatA fighter's Defense is the foundation upon which a fighting skill is built. Without a solid Defense, a fighter is often relying on a certain level of chance to win. A fighter of impeccable Defensive skill can effectively win the fight before he evenThu, 12 Feb 2009 04:21:00 GMTspam@scafighting.com (Brand of Lancaster of Atenveldt)http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=31http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=31Heavy CombatOn of the most overlooked, yet critically important, aspect of full contact fightng in any form is Conservation of Energy. Without training specifically to use only the energy required you can lose a fight simply by exhausting yourself.Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:13:00 GMTspam@scafighting.com (Brand of Lancaster of Atenveldt)http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=30http://www.scafighting.com/article.asp?a=30Heavy Combat