Fighting

“Heavy” Fighting

Heavy fighting is a martial art in which participants in protective body armor compete in tournaments (one-on-one, melees (small group), or battles (large group) using weapons primarily made of rattan. Each fighter must authorize for safety and equipment and is inspected before activities. It is considered a combat sport, or a contact sport.

Rapier or “Light” Fighting

Rapier combat simulates civilian fighting methods of the 16th century. Participants wear protective gear and fight with schlagers (not the epees and foils used for sport fencing).

Archery

There is combat archery sometimes used in the Heavy fighting scenarios. It requires the same armor of a regular heavy participant and specialized bolts instead of live arrows.

Target archery is also popular and there are Kingdom and Inter-Kingdom competitions.

Other Martial Activities

Other martial activities in the Kingdom include Live Weapons, Equestrian, and Siege Weapons.

Helpful Links:

Kingdom of Meridies Office of the Marshal

SCA Arts of Combat and Chivalry