This past weekend, I worked with the Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword (an educational reenactment demonstration group) at the brand new Autumn Knights Renaissance Faire. Autumn Knights is the first renfaire put on by The Knights Hall. It took place this past Friday evening and all day and evening Saturday. First time fairs are…
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Who’s Who in European Swordfighting Groups and Styles Today
Who’s Who and What’s What. A rough list of terms to know.
Back in the Ring!
For those of you who heard (the camera was not working yet) the live stream of my last fight you’ll know it ended swiftly with a clear and decisive victory for me. After discussion it with my opponent, Joshua “Bulldog” Veliz and I will be doing it all over again — this time with working…
How to get Started in Armored Combat
Flashing swords clang against steel armor! You’ve seen the excitement and the intensity and you want in. But where do you begin? First a little background… Armored Combat in today’s world is a modernization of the medieval tournament. Many academics will rightly point out that what we do is not real combat. We do a…