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What groups do you fight with?

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Aspiring Knight

Most of my training lately has been with the Armored Combat Sports.. I also fight in or am a member of: Society for Creative Anachronism, . Within the SCA, I have registered name and arms, an Award of Arms, a…

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Are you a real knight?

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Aspiring Knight

I am an aspiring knight. That means I’m on the journey to try to become as much of a knight as I can. This means different things to different people. To me, I do not claim the title of “knight”.…

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How well can you move in that armor?

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Aspiring Knight

That depends on the armor. Generally, it isn’t much different than wearing a big heavy snow suit. It is a little cumbersome, but you still have most of the necessary movement. If I fall to the ground I do not…

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Is it hot wearing that?

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Aspiring Knight

YES! Armor and the underlayers of padding bring the internal temperature to about 30 degrees F higher than the air around me. It is worse if the sun is beating down on me. After a while my sweat wicks to…

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Is it heavy?

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Aspiring Knight

My armor is a little heavier than the originals. This is mostly because I have a heavier helmet. The extra mass of the helmet helps to reduce my chanced of getting a concussion when I get hit. It is about…

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Is that armor real?

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Aspiring Knight

If you want to know if it is a medieval original, no. My armor is a reproduction based on many examples. I have a “3/4 suit” of late 16th century armor I sometimes break out. I currently fight in either…

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Are you a real knight?

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Aspiring Knight

I am an aspiring knight. That means I’m on the journey to try to become as much of a knight as I can. This means different things to different people. To me, I do not claim the title of “knight”.…

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