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'''Conventions of Re-Creationist Combat'''
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'''For more information on this topic, refer to page 6 of the [[Marshal's 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.
[[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.


In the [[SCA]] fighters must adhere to these rules or face their [[authorisation card]] being pulled.
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== Conventions of combat include '''behaviour on the field''': ==

==Combatant Conventions in the SCA==
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''For more information on SCA Combat Conventions, refer to page 6 of the [[Marshal's Handbook]]''
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=== Conventions of combat include ''behaviour on the field'': ===
* There shall be no striking with [[excessive force]]. This is considered to be an unchivalrous act.
* 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.
* 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 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).


==Combat Conventions in Re-Enactment==
== Target areas, where you are allowed to strike your opponent: ==
As [[re-enactment]] groups are many and varied as are their rules and focus, combat conventions are almost as varied. When coming to together for [[event]]s a standard is usually set by the host group. In [[Australia]], the standard is usually set in concordance with the [[Australia]]n[http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/3296/combat.htm Guidelines for Interclub Combat].
* 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.
===Behaviour===
* The face - between the chin and middle of the forehead, and the area between the ears.,
Individual standards vary a great deal, but some general conventions that are set and almost universally followed include:
* The head - the whole neck and head, excluding the face as outlined above.
* Combatants under the influence of drugs or [[alcohol]] may not participate in combat.
* The thigh - One inch above the knee, to the bottom of the hip socket.
* [[Excessive force]] is not to be used. This can vary between countries and groups.
* Hips - area between the bottom of the hip socket, and below the point of the hips.
* All fighters must obey the marshal's commands, or be removed from the field.
* Shoulders - The point of the shoulder down to a line even with the top of the underarm.
* Each fighter must remain in control over his/her temper at all times
* Arms - shoulder to one inch above the wrist.
* All fighters must immediately stop upon hearing ''[[HOLD]]!''(or a similar command).
* Blows that land outside these areas shall not be counted


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

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

Latest revision as of 13:28, 26 October 2007

Conventions of Re-Creationist Combat

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 combatants shall undergo inspection before going onto the field by the marshal, although each individual accepts full responsibility for his/her equipment.

In the SCA fighters must adhere to these rules or face their authorisation card being pulled.

Combatant Conventions in the SCA

For more information on SCA Combat Conventions, refer to page 6 of the Marshal's Handbook

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 marshals 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)

Combat Conventions in Re-Enactment

As re-enactment groups are many and varied as are their rules and focus, combat conventions are almost as varied. When coming to together for events a standard is usually set by the host group. In Australia, the standard is usually set in concordance with the AustralianGuidelines for Interclub Combat.

Behaviour

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.
  • 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.
  • 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).

Internal Links

See Also:

External Links

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