Conventions of combat - Revision history

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2007-10-26T02:28:41Z

Behaviour

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	Individual standards vary a great deal, but some general conventions that are set and almost universally followed include:		Individual standards vary a great deal, but some general conventions that are set and almost universally followed include:
	* Combatants under the influence of drugs or [[alcohol]] may not participate in combat.		* Combatants under the influence of drugs or [[alcohol]] may not participate in combat.
	* [[Excessive force]] is not to be used. This can vary between countries and groups~~. Anecdotal evidence indicates, that [[UK]] [[re-enactor]]s have lighter standard for blows than [[Australia]]n ones~~.		* [[Excessive force]] is not to be used. This can vary between countries and groups.
	* All fighters must obey the marshal's commands, or be removed from the field.		* All fighters must obey the marshal's commands, or be removed from the field.
	* Each fighter must remain in control over his/her temper at all times		* Each fighter must remain in control over his/her temper at all times

67.67.222.209: /* Conventions of combat include ''behaviour on the field'': */

2007-10-26T02:26:03Z

Conventions of combat include ''behaviour on the field'':

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	* A fighter may not gain unfair advantage by repeatedly becoming "helpless" (eg. falling over, dropping weapons) after being duly warned by [[marshal]]s on the field, be forced to [[yield]] at the next occurrance of the behaviour.		* A fighter may not gain unfair advantage by repeatedly becoming "helpless" (eg. falling over, dropping weapons) after being duly warned by [[marshal]]s on the field, be forced to [[yield]] at the next occurrance of the behaviour.
	* A fighter may not strike a [[non-combatant]] (which should be appropriately marked as such)		* A fighter may not strike a [[non-combatant]] (which should be appropriately marked as such)
	* A fighter may not strike a [[light fighter]], but must instead get to within 5m of range and (while in control of the situation) exclaim loudly "My Lord/Lady, you are slain" (or similar). (Note that not all [[Kingdom]]s use light fighters, and in those kingdoms, the term sometimes is applied to [[fencer]]s.)

	==Combat Conventions in Re-Enactment==		==Combat Conventions in Re-Enactment==

AlexandreDavigne: /* Conventions of combat include ''behaviour on the field'': */

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Conventions of combat include ''behaviour on the field'':

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	* A fighter may not gain unfair advantage by repeatedly becoming "helpless" (eg. falling over, dropping weapons) after being duly warned by [[marshal]]s on the field, be forced to [[yield]] at the next occurrance of the behaviour.		* A fighter may not gain unfair advantage by repeatedly becoming "helpless" (eg. falling over, dropping weapons) after being duly warned by [[marshal]]s on the field, be forced to [[yield]] at the next occurrance of the behaviour.
	* A fighter may not strike a [[non-combatant]] (which should be appropriately marked as such)		* A fighter may not strike a [[non-combatant]] (which should be appropriately marked as such)
	* A fighter may not strike a [[light fighter]], but must instead get to within 5m of range and (while in control of the situation) exclaim loudly "My Lord/Lady, you are slain" (or similar).		* A fighter may not strike a [[light fighter]], but must instead get to within 5m of range and (while in control of the situation) exclaim loudly "My Lord/Lady, you are slain" (or similar). (Note that not all [[Kingdom]]s use light fighters, and in those kingdoms, the term sometimes is applied to [[fencer]]s.)


	==Combat Conventions in Re-Enactment==		==Combat Conventions in Re-Enactment==

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2006-05-20T13:17:46Z

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	==Internal Links==		==Internal Links==
	''See ~~also~~:''		''See Also:''
	* [[Combat]]		* [[Combat]]
	* [[Legal target areas]]		* [[Legal target areas]]
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	* [[War]]		* [[War]]
	==External Links==		==External Links==
	''See ~~also~~:''		''See Also:''
	* [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/3296/combat.htm Australian Guidelines for Interclub Combat]		* [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/3296/combat.htm Australian Guidelines for Interclub Combat]
	*[http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/combat/armored/marshal_handbook.pdf SCA Marshalls Handbook]		*[http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/combat/armored/marshal_handbook.pdf SCA Marshalls Handbook]
			[[Category:combat]]

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2006-05-15T10:54:34Z

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	* A fighter may not strike a [[light fighter]], but must instead get to within 5m of range and (while in control of the situation) exclaim loudly "My Lord/Lady, you are slain" (or similar).		* A fighter may not strike a [[light fighter]], but must instead get to within 5m of range and (while in control of the situation) exclaim loudly "My Lord/Lady, you are slain" (or similar).

	=== Target areas, where you are allowed to strike your opponent: ===
	* The torso - considered to be anwhere above the points of the hip, including the groin, shoulder blades, and the areas between the neck and shoulders are considered to be the torso.
	* The face - between the chin and middle of the forehead, and the area between the ears.,
	* The head - the whole neck and head, excluding the face as outlined above.
	* The thigh - One inch above the knee, to the bottom of the hip socket.
	* Hips - area between the bottom of the hip socket, and below the point of the hips.
	* Shoulders - The point of the shoulder down to a line even with the top of the underarm.
	* Arms - shoulder to one inch above the wrist.
	* Blows that land outside these areas shall not be counted

	==Combat Conventions in Re-Enactment==		==Combat Conventions in Re-Enactment==
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	* Each fighter must remain in control over his/her temper at all times		* Each fighter must remain in control over his/her temper at all times
	* All fighters must immediately stop upon hearing ''[[HOLD]]!''(or a similar command).		* All fighters must immediately stop upon hearing ''[[HOLD]]!''(or a similar command).

	===Target Area===
	Again individual groups will use different conventions. In addition, [[event\|display]]s may include target areas not usually included in a groups combats.

	====Australian Target Areas====
	Heavily paraphrased from the [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/3296/combat.htm Australian Guidelines for Interclub Combat].
	*Head only when struck from directly above.
	*Arms excluding elbows, wrists and hands.
	*Legs above the knees
	*Torso excluding the groin and collar, throat and neck.
	*Thrusting blows may only be delivered to valid target areas that exist below the line of the armpit.

	==Internal Links==		==Internal Links==
	''See also:''		''See also:''
	* [[~~combat~~]]		* [[Combat]]
	* [[~~war~~]]		* [[Legal target areas]]
	* [[Rules of the list]]		* [[Rules of the list]]
			* [[War]]

	==External Links==		==External Links==
	''See also:''		''See also:''

User 144 at 00:24, 14 May 2006

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-[[SCA]] '''combat''' follows a number of conventions which must be adhered to at all times for safety and legal reasons, such as [[armour]] and [[weapons]] standards. For these reasons, all [[combatant]]s shall undergo [[inspection]] before going onto the [[field]] by the marshal, although each individual accepts full responsibility for his/her equipment. All fighters must adhere to these rules or face their [[authorisation card]] being pulled.
+[[Recreationist]] ''combat'' follows a number of conventions which must be adhered to at all times for safety and legal reasons, such as [[armour]] and [[weapons]] standards. For these reasons, all [[combatant]]s shall undergo [[inspection]] before going onto the [[field]] by the marshal, although each individual accepts full responsibility for his/her equipment.
 * There shall be no striking with [[excessive force]]. This is considered to be an unchivalrous act.
 * All fighters must obey the marshal's commands, or be removed from the field and subject to disciplinary action.
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 * A fighter may not strike a [[light fighter]], but must instead get to within 5m of range and (while in control of the situation) exclaim loudly "My Lord/Lady, you are slain" (or similar).
-== Target areas, where you are allowed to strike your opponent: ==
+=== Target areas, where you are allowed to strike your opponent: ===
 * The torso - considered to be anwhere above the points of the hip, including the groin, shoulder blades, and the areas between the neck and shoulders are considered to be the torso.
 * The face - between the chin and middle of the forehead, and the area between the ears.,
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 * Blows that land outside these areas shall not be counted
 ''See also:''
 * [[combat]]
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 * [[Rules of the list]]

Paul Matisz at 20:55, 13 May 2006

2006-05-13T20:55:48Z

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	* Any behaviour that takes deliberate advantage of an opponent's [[chivalry]] or saftey consciousness, or that takes deliberate unfair advantage of an opponent, is prohibited.		* Any behaviour that takes deliberate advantage of an opponent's [[chivalry]] or saftey consciousness, or that takes deliberate unfair advantage of an opponent, is prohibited.
	* A fighter may not deliberately strike a helpless opponent.		* A fighter may not deliberately strike a helpless opponent.
	* A fighter may not gain unfair advantage by repeatedly becoming "helpless" (eg. falling over, dropping weapons) after being duly warned by [[marshal]]s on the field, be forced to yield at the next occurrance of the behaviour.		* A fighter may not gain unfair advantage by repeatedly becoming "helpless" (eg. falling over, dropping weapons) after being duly warned by [[marshal]]s on the field, be forced to [[yield]] at the next occurrance of the behaviour.
	* A fighter may not strike a [[non-combatant]] (which should be appropriately marked as such)		* A fighter may not strike a [[non-combatant]] (which should be appropriately marked as such)
	* A fighter may not strike a [[light fighter]], but must instead get to within 5m of range and (while in control of the situation) exclaim loudly "My Lord/Lady, you are slain" (or similar).		* A fighter may not strike a [[light fighter]], but must instead get to within 5m of range and (while in control of the situation) exclaim loudly "My Lord/Lady, you are slain" (or similar).

Cian: shift across the content of Combat/Conventions

2004-08-26T05:29:11Z

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			'''For more information on this topic, refer to page 6 of the [[Marshal's Handbook]]'''
	#REDIRECT [[Combat handbook]]

			[[SCA]] '''combat''' follows a number of conventions which must be adhered to at all times for safety and legal reasons, such as [[armour]] and [[weapons]] standards. For these reasons, all [[combatant]]s shall undergo [[inspection]] before going onto the [[field]] by the marshal, although each individual accepts full responsibility for his/her equipment. All fighters must adhere to these rules or face their [[authorisation card]] being pulled.

			== Conventions of combat include '''behaviour on the field''': ==
			* There shall be no striking with [[excessive force]]. This is considered to be an unchivalrous act.
			* All fighters must obey the marshal's commands, or be removed from the field and subject to disciplinary action.
			* Any disagreements with marshals must be resolved as outlined in [[Procedures for Grievances]]
			* Each fighter must remain in control over his/her temper at all times
			* You must not be under the influence of drugs or [[alcohol]] while participating in any SCA combat.
			* All fighters must immediately stop upon hearing '''[[HOLD]]!''' and must convey the order by calling out "Hold" themself.
			* Any behaviour that takes deliberate advantage of an opponent's [[chivalry]] or saftey consciousness, or that takes deliberate unfair advantage of an opponent, is prohibited.
			* A fighter may not deliberately strike a helpless opponent.
			* A fighter may not gain unfair advantage by repeatedly becoming "helpless" (eg. falling over, dropping weapons) after being duly warned by [[marshal]]s on the field, be forced to yield at the next occurrance of the behaviour.
			* A fighter may not strike a [[non-combatant]] (which should be appropriately marked as such)
			* A fighter may not strike a [[light fighter]], but must instead get to within 5m of range and (while in control of the situation) exclaim loudly "My Lord/Lady, you are slain" (or similar).

			== Target areas, where you are allowed to strike your opponent: ==
			* The torso - considered to be anwhere above the points of the hip, including the groin, shoulder blades, and the areas between the neck and shoulders are considered to be the torso.
			* The face - between the chin and middle of the forehead, and the area between the ears.,
			* The head - the whole neck and head, excluding the face as outlined above.
			* The thigh - One inch above the knee, to the bottom of the hip socket.
			* Hips - area between the bottom of the hip socket, and below the point of the hips.
			* Shoulders - The point of the shoulder down to a line even with the top of the underarm.
			* Arms - shoulder to one inch above the wrist.
			* Blows that land outside these areas shall not be counted

			''See also:''
			* [[combat]]
			* [[war]]
			* [[Rules of the list]]

			''External link: http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/combat/armored/marshal_handbook.pdf''

Morgant at 12:21, 25 July 2003

2003-07-25T12:21:44Z

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#REDIRECT [[Combat handbook]]