If you ask some scaiters what SCA fencing is, it is highly likely that you will get partly different answers, but most agree that it is about fighting with blunt steel weapons. The starting point is that it is normally a recreation of unarmored combat (civilian combat), even if there are tournaments with other conditions. This means that the types of fights that are staged are usually smaller group fights such as pub fights and assaults.
Rules This is a melee form. Each “round” starts with a ball in the centre of the field. The ball can be picked up and carried, but not thrown or kicked. Points are scored by carrying the ball across the goal line. If the ball is carried across one’s own Read more
Hear all! To the fencers, their inspirations and all people who come to Double Wars; Rose Tourney Announcment; may 11th at 10.30 The rose tourney for fencers is on Monday, 11th of May at 10.30 in the Atte List. All fencers, from beginners up to the higher level, are welcome. Read more
Basic Format The tournament is fought in five segments: Heavy Blade, Heavy Blade & Dagger, Heavy Blade & Rigid Parry, Heavy Blade & Soft Parry and Case of Heavy Blade. Each segment shall be fought under “period fencing” rules, rather than under “cut & thrust” rules. Scoring is done using Read more
Are you interested in trying fencing? Then this is the time slot for you! Lord Knut Torstensson, of Gotvik, will have eight sets of loaner gear in all sizes for both men and women available, along with some beginner-friendly instruction. It will be a lot of fun, let’s go! Är Read more
Gotvik and Gyllengran will once again fight a bloody battle for the right to the golden G. The letter G is grand and stately. Both Gotvik and Gyllengran have had the impeccable taste to start their names with the letter G, but is it truly grand enough for both of Read more