Flights Many of us travel long distances to fight. Today, travel is so much more complex than in the middle ages. Here, and in subsequent posts, I hope to make that travel a little easier. First, you’ll need to solidify your participation in the event you’re going to. Each event is different, so look at…
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Opening the 2023 Season: New Hampshire Renaissance Faire!
I’m PSYCHED! In just under two weeks I’ll be at the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire with the Brotherhood of tohe Arrow and the Sword. This will be our first event of the regular faire season. I’ve been training all winter but I haven’t actually been in a fight since Halloween, due to scheduling, winter illnesses,…
2023 Armored Fighter Clinic at Historic Equitation
Last weekend I traveled to England for an armored fighting clinic, but also got to ride a warhorse!
The Perils of New Armor
This essay is primarily focused on later period, European, full plate armor. In my case, late 15th century. As some of you know, I am the happy owner of a new suit of armor. I had Arma Moskovia make me a reproduction of this composite suit in the Metropolitan Museum in NYC. I know it…
Some Thoughts on Armor Selection
This morning while sipping coffee and waiting on a work meeting, I got to thinking about what goes into the armor we choose to use. There are three main factors in choosing armor. I list them here in descending order of importance but the first two are usually reversed for practical influence – you wear…