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Cian: merge SCA guards

2007-01-23T22:42:30Z

merge SCA guards

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	By and large, [[re-enactor]]s do not substitute [[basket hilt]]ed guards due to an understanding that they change a weapons balance considerably from the original. Thus they are usually essentially the same as historical guards.		By and large, [[re-enactor]]s do not substitute [[basket hilt]]ed guards due to an understanding that they change a weapons balance considerably from the original. Thus they are usually essentially the same as historical guards.

		⚫	[[category:weapon parts]]
	==Guard (Stance)==		==Guard (Stance)==
	See [[Ward]] for the [[fighting]] stance.		See [[Ward]] for the [[fighting]] stance.
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	Guarding may be a long term task (eg. in a [[prison]]) or a short term one (eg. "Guard my flank").		Guarding may be a long term task (eg. in a [[prison]]) or a short term one (eg. "Guard my flank").

		⚫	==Guard ([[Occupation]])==
		⚫	A '''guard''' is someone whose current primary task is to guard someone or thing. These range from a [[town guard]] to a [[royal guard]]. The [[Varangian Guard]] and [[Huscarl]]s are well known [[period]] examples of the latter category.

		⚫	===Guards in the SCA===
	In [[Ealdormere]] it is [[tradition]]al to have a ceremonial guard placed on the [[King]] and [[Queen]]. This guard, armed with [[live steel]] (although safely sheathed) protects the Royal Persons. In [[Court]] one or more guards stand at the edge of the [[Royal Presence]]. Standing as a ceremonial guard is considered an [[honour]] by some.		In [[Ealdormere]] it is [[tradition]]al to have a ceremonial guard placed on the [[King]] and [[Queen]]. This guard, armed with [[live steel]] (although safely sheathed) protects the Royal Persons. In [[Court]] one or more guards stand at the edge of the [[Royal Presence]]. Standing as a ceremonial guard is considered an [[honour]] by some.

	Interestingly enough, at one [[Australia]]n event, guards were once set by one [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactment group]] after a particularly unsuccessful SCA/re-enactor event. Many stories were created and subsequently embelished, and much soured the relations between many [[New South Wales\|NSW]] [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactors]] and [[SCAdians]] for years after the infamous Morisset (re-enactor's title for the event).		Interestingly enough, at one [[Australia]]n event, guards were once set by one [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactment group]] after a particularly unsuccessful SCA/re-enactor event. Many stories were created and subsequently embelished, and much soured the relations between many [[New South Wales\|NSW]] [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactors]] and [[SCAdians]] for years after the infamous Morisset (re-enactor's title for the event).

			Other SCA guards
⚫	==Guard ([[Occupation]])==
⚫	A '''guard''' is someone whose current primary task is to guard someone or thing. These range from a [[town guard]] to a [[royal guard]]. The [[Varangian Guard]] and [[Huscarl]]s are well known [[period]] examples of the latter category.
⚫	==Guards in the SCA==
	* [[Mead guard]] - Royal guard for [[Lochac]]		* [[Mead guard]] - Royal guard for [[Lochac]]
	* [[Mouse guard]] - Royal guard made up of children in Lochac.		* [[Mouse guard]] - Royal guard made up of children in Lochac.

⚫	[[category:weapon parts]]
			[[category: occupation (medieval)]]

AlexandreDavigne: /* Guard (Task) */

2007-01-23T18:34:42Z

Guard (Task)

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	Guarding may be a long term task (eg. in a [[prison]]) or a short term one (eg. "Guard my flank").		Guarding may be a long term task (eg. in a [[prison]]) or a short term one (eg. "Guard my flank").

	In [[Ealdormere]] it is [[~~traditional~~]] to have a ceremonial guard placed on the [[King]] and [[Queen]]. This guard, armed with [[live steel]] (although safely sheathed) protects the Royal Persons. In [[Court]] one or more guards stand at the edge of the [[Royal Presence]]. Standing as a ceremonial guard is considered an [[honour]] by some.		In [[Ealdormere]] it is [[tradition]]al to have a ceremonial guard placed on the [[King]] and [[Queen]]. This guard, armed with [[live steel]] (although safely sheathed) protects the Royal Persons. In [[Court]] one or more guards stand at the edge of the [[Royal Presence]]. Standing as a ceremonial guard is considered an [[honour]] by some.

	Interestingly enough, at one [[Australia]]n event, guards were once set by one [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactment group]] after a particularly unsuccessful SCA/re-enactor event. Many stories were created and subsequently embelished, and much soured the relations between many [[New South Wales\|NSW]] [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactors]] and [[SCAdians]] for years after the infamous Morisset (re-enactor's title for the event).		Interestingly enough, at one [[Australia]]n event, guards were once set by one [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactment group]] after a particularly unsuccessful SCA/re-enactor event. Many stories were created and subsequently embelished, and much soured the relations between many [[New South Wales\|NSW]] [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactors]] and [[SCAdians]] for years after the infamous Morisset (re-enactor's title for the event).

User 144: /* Weapon Guards in Re-Enactment */

2007-01-23T07:03:06Z

Weapon Guards in Re-Enactment

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	===Weapon Guards in Re-Enactment===		===Weapon Guards in Re-Enactment===
	By and large, [[re-enactor]]s do not substitute [[basket hilt]]ed guards due to an understanding that they change a weapons balance considerably from the original.		By and large, [[re-enactor]]s do not substitute [[basket hilt]]ed guards due to an understanding that they change a weapons balance considerably from the original. Thus they are usually essentially the same as historical guards.

	==Guard (Stance)==		==Guard (Stance)==

User 144 at 04:54, 23 January 2007

2007-01-23T04:54:23Z

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	===Weapon Guards in Re-Enactment===		===Weapon Guards in Re-Enactment===
	By and large, [[~~metal weapon groups\|~~re-~~enactors~~]] do not substitute [[basket hilt]]ed guards due to an understanding that they change a weapons balance considerably from the original.		By and large, [[re-enactor]]s do not substitute [[basket hilt]]ed guards due to an understanding that they change a weapons balance considerably from the original.

	==Guard (Stance)==		==Guard (Stance)==
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	* [[Mouse guard]] - Royal guard made up of children in Lochac.		* [[Mouse guard]] - Royal guard made up of children in Lochac.
	[[category:weapon parts]]		[[category:weapon parts]]
	[[category:western martial arts]]

Cian at 04:25, 23 January 2007

2007-01-23T04:25:51Z

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	A '''guard''' is a physical defence against damage. For [[weapon]]s this might include a [[crossguard]] for a [[sword]] or [[dagger]], a [[rondel]] guard for a [[saw]], [[ahlespiess]] or [[dagger]] or a more elaborate defense such as the [[basket hilt]]s found on some [[rapier]]s or [[sword]]s.		A '''guard''' is a physical defence against damage. For [[weapon]]s this might include a [[crossguard]] for a [[sword]] or [[dagger]], a [[rondel]] guard for a [[saw]], [[ahlespiess]] or [[dagger]] or a more elaborate defense such as the [[basket hilt]]s found on some [[rapier]]s or [[sword]]s.

	There are numerous variations on guards including swept ~~hilts~~, proto mortuary, shell guards, bat wing and cup hilts. These guards are generally made of a softer [[steel]] or other [[metal]] due to their not needing to be of the same quality as the [[blade]]. Guards have been engraved for decoration at different times in history and others might have incised decorations or none at all.		There are numerous variations on guards including swept [[hilt]]s, proto mortuary, shell guards, bat wing and cup hilts. These guards are generally made of a softer [[steel]] or other [[metal]] due to their not needing to be of the same quality as the [[blade]]. Guards have been engraved for decoration at different times in history and others might have incised decorations or none at all.

	The guard of a [[weapon]] does not always act in a defensive manner and [[Talhoffer]] (amongst others) indicates that it was also used offensively.		The guard of a weapon does not always act in a defensive manner and [[Talhoffer]] (amongst others) indicates that it was also used offensively.

	Guards for [[Japan\|Japanese]] [[katana\|swords]] or [[polearm]]s are called ''tsuba''.		Guards for [[Japan\|Japanese]] [[katana\|swords]] or [[polearm]]s are called ''tsuba''.
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	By and large, [[metal weapon groups\|re-enactors]] do not substitute [[basket hilt]]ed guards due to an understanding that they change a weapons balance considerably from the original.		By and large, [[metal weapon groups\|re-enactors]] do not substitute [[basket hilt]]ed guards due to an understanding that they change a weapons balance considerably from the original.

	==Guard (~~Position~~)==		==Guard (Stance)==
	See [[Ward]]		See [[Ward]] for the [[fighting]] stance.

	==Guard (Task)==		==Guard (Task)==
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	==Guard ([[Occupation]])==		==Guard ([[Occupation]])==
	A '''guard''' is someone whose current primary task is to guard someone or thing.		A '''guard''' is someone whose current primary task is to guard someone or thing. These range from a [[town guard]] to a [[royal guard]]. The [[Varangian Guard]] and [[Huscarl]]s are well known [[period]] examples of the latter category.
	These range from a [[town guard]] to a [[royal guard]]. The [[Varangian Guard]] and [[Huscarl]]s would fit into this latter category and are well known examples of the same.

	==Guards in the SCA==		==Guards in the SCA==
	* [[Mead guard]]		* [[Mead guard]] - Royal guard for [[Lochac]]
	* [[Mouse guard]]		* [[Mouse guard]] - Royal guard made up of children in Lochac.
	[[category:weapon parts]]		[[category:weapon parts]]
	[[category:western martial arts]]		[[category:western martial arts]]

User 144 at 01:36, 23 January 2007

2007-01-23T01:36:58Z

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	==Guard (Position)==		==Guard (Position)==
			See [[Ward]]
	A '''guard''' (also '''ward''') is also a ''fighting stance'' as might be found in the [[fechtbuch\|fighting manuals]] of history. In the [[Liechtenauer]] tradition there are four such guards and are referred to as the ''Vier Leger'' or ''Four Positions'' although it also mentions others. [[I33\|Royal Armouries I.33]] gives seven basic guards plus a number of others.

	An example of a guard in this sense is the [[longsword]] guard ''Vom Tag'' where the left foot is forward, both hands are on the [[hilt]] and they are raised to eye level. Another might be the ''Underarm'' guard where the right foot is forward, the [[buckler]] held forward and the [[sword]] pointed back and tucked under the left arm thus crossing the arms.

	==Guard (Task)==		==Guard (Task)==

User 144: categorising

2006-05-21T09:32:21Z

categorising

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	These range from a [[town guard]] to a [[royal guard]]. The [[Varangian Guard]] and [[Huscarl]]s would fit into this latter category and are well known examples of the same.		These range from a [[town guard]] to a [[royal guard]]. The [[Varangian Guard]] and [[Huscarl]]s would fit into this latter category and are well known examples of the same.

	===Guards in the SCA===		==Guards in the SCA==
	* [[Mead guard]]		* [[Mead guard]]
	* [[Mouse guard]]		* [[Mouse guard]]
	[[category:weapon parts]]		[[category:weapon parts]]
			[[category:western martial arts]]

User 144: c

2006-05-21T09:30:23Z

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	* [[Mead guard]]		* [[Mead guard]]
	* [[Mouse guard]]		* [[Mouse guard]]
	[[category:weapon ~~part~~]]		[[category:weapon parts]]

User 144: categorising

2006-05-21T09:30:00Z

categorising

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	===Guards in the SCA===		===Guards in the SCA===
	See also:
	* [[Mead guard]]		* [[Mead guard]]
	* [[Mouse guard]]		* [[Mouse guard]]
			[[category:weapon part]]

Paul Matisz: /* Guard (Task) */

2006-03-22T17:21:12Z

Guard (Task)

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	Guarding may be a long term task (eg. in a [[prison]]) or a short term one (eg. "Guard my flank").		Guarding may be a long term task (eg. in a [[prison]]) or a short term one (eg. "Guard my flank").

			In [[Ealdormere]] it is [[traditional]] to have a ceremonial guard placed on the [[King]] and [[Queen]]. This guard, armed with [[live steel]] (although safely sheathed) protects the Royal Persons. In [[Court]] one or more guards stand at the edge of the [[Royal Presence]]. Standing as a ceremonial guard is considered an [[honour]] by some.

	Interestingly enough, at one [[Australia]]n event, guards were once set by one [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactment group]] after a particularly unsuccessful SCA/re-enactor event. Many stories were created and subsequently embelished, and much soured the relations between many [[New South Wales\|NSW]] [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactors]] and [[SCAdians]] for years after the infamous Morisset (re-enactor's title for the event).		Interestingly enough, at one [[Australia]]n event, guards were once set by one [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactment group]] after a particularly unsuccessful SCA/re-enactor event. Many stories were created and subsequently embelished, and much soured the relations between many [[New South Wales\|NSW]] [[metal weapons groups\|re-enactors]] and [[SCAdians]] for years after the infamous Morisset (re-enactor's title for the event).