Youth Combat:Rapier Protective Gear - Revision history

AngeleDeSavigny at 07:41, 26 November 2025

2025-11-26T07:41:56Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:41, 26 November 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{ChapterInfo\|Youth Combat Handbook\|11\|Youth Rapier Combat - Protective Gear}}		{{ChapterInfo\|Youth Combat Handbook\|11\|Youth Rapier Combat - Protective Gear}}
	==General==		==General==
	All Youth Rapier combatants, except those using plastic rapier (see below), must meet the minimum standards of the [[~~Fencing~~:~~Armor_Requirements~~\|Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook]], and such further rules as are established by the Kingdoms. Kingdoms enacting more stringent standards shall weigh the benefits of more rigorous penetration coverage against the risks of heat illness, exhaustion, and stroke due to heavier or more confining gear.		All Youth Rapier combatants, except those using plastic rapier (see below), must meet the minimum standards of the [[Rapier:Equipment_standards_-_Armor\|Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook]], and such further rules as are established by the Kingdoms. Kingdoms enacting more stringent standards shall weigh the benefits of more rigorous penetration coverage against the risks of heat illness, exhaustion, and stroke due to heavier or more confining gear.

	==Protective Gear for Plastic Rapier==		==Protective Gear for Plastic Rapier==
Line 11:		Line 11:

	===Torso and other Killing Zones===		===Torso and other Killing Zones===
	#The entire torso (the chest, back, abdomen, groin, and sides up to and including the armpits) must be covered with [[~~Fencing~~:~~Glossary~~#~~Abrasion_Resistant_Armor~~\|abrasion-resistant material]] as defined in the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook.		#The entire torso (the chest, back, abdomen, groin, and sides up to and including the armpits) must be covered with [[Rapier:Equipment_standards_-_Armor#Abrasion_resistant\|abrasion-resistant material]] as defined in the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook.
	#Groin protection - Fighters with testicles are strongly recommended to wear an athletic cup or other equivalent rigid groin protection.		#Groin protection - Fighters with testicles are strongly recommended to wear an athletic cup or other equivalent rigid groin protection.

Admin at 08:21, 29 March 2025

2025-03-29T08:21:02Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:21, 29 March 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{ChapterInfo\|Youth ~~Martial~~ Handbook\|11\|Youth Rapier Combat - Protective Gear}}		{{ChapterInfo\|Youth Combat Handbook\|11\|Youth Rapier Combat - Protective Gear}}
	==General==		==General==
	All Youth Rapier combatants, except those using plastic rapier (see below), must meet the minimum standards of the [[Fencing:Armor_Requirements\|Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook]], and such further rules as are established by the Kingdoms. Kingdoms enacting more stringent standards shall weigh the benefits of more rigorous penetration coverage against the risks of heat illness, exhaustion, and stroke due to heavier or more confining gear.		All Youth Rapier combatants, except those using plastic rapier (see below), must meet the minimum standards of the [[Fencing:Armor_Requirements\|Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook]], and such further rules as are established by the Kingdoms. Kingdoms enacting more stringent standards shall weigh the benefits of more rigorous penetration coverage against the risks of heat illness, exhaustion, and stroke due to heavier or more confining gear.

Admin: /* Torso and other Killing Zones */

2025-03-29T08:20:23Z

Torso and other Killing Zones

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:20, 29 March 2025
Line 12:		Line 12:
	===Torso and other Killing Zones===		===Torso and other Killing Zones===
	#The entire torso (the chest, back, abdomen, groin, and sides up to and including the armpits) must be covered with [[Fencing:Glossary#Abrasion_Resistant_Armor\|abrasion-resistant material]] as defined in the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook.		#The entire torso (the chest, back, abdomen, groin, and sides up to and including the armpits) must be covered with [[Fencing:Glossary#Abrasion_Resistant_Armor\|abrasion-resistant material]] as defined in the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook.
	#~~Male fighters~~ are strongly recommended to wear ~~a youth~~ athletic cup or other equivalent rigid groin protection~~. Female and male fighters should protect the groin area with extra layers of clothing or equivalent groin padding~~.		#Groin protection - Fighters with testicles are strongly recommended to wear an athletic cup or other equivalent rigid groin protection.

	===Arms and Legs===		===Arms and Legs===

Admin at 09:01, 29 June 2024

2024-06-29T09:01:34Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:01, 29 June 2024
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{~~DISPLAYTITLE:~~Youth Rapier Combat - Protective Gear}}		{{ChapterInfo\|Youth Martial Handbook\|11\|Youth Rapier Combat - Protective Gear}}
	~~<div class='rulesNumbering' style="counter-reset: page 1">~~
	==General==		==General==
	All Youth Rapier combatants, except those using plastic rapier (see below), must meet the minimum standards of the [[Fencing:Armor_Requirements\|Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook]], and such further rules as are established by the Kingdoms. Kingdoms enacting more stringent standards shall weigh the benefits of more rigorous penetration coverage against the risks of heat illness, exhaustion, and stroke due to heavier or more confining gear.		All Youth Rapier combatants, except those using plastic rapier (see below), must meet the minimum standards of the [[Fencing:Armor_Requirements\|Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook]], and such further rules as are established by the Kingdoms. Kingdoms enacting more stringent standards shall weigh the benefits of more rigorous penetration coverage against the risks of heat illness, exhaustion, and stroke due to heavier or more confining gear.
Line 13:		Line 12:
	===Torso and other Killing Zones===		===Torso and other Killing Zones===
	#The entire torso (the chest, back, abdomen, groin, and sides up to and including the armpits) must be covered with [[Fencing:Glossary#Abrasion_Resistant_Armor\|abrasion-resistant material]] as defined in the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook.		#The entire torso (the chest, back, abdomen, groin, and sides up to and including the armpits) must be covered with [[Fencing:Glossary#Abrasion_Resistant_Armor\|abrasion-resistant material]] as defined in the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook.
	#Male fighters are strongly recommended to wear a youth athletic cup or other equivalent rigid groin protection. Female and male fighters should protect the groin area with extra layers of clothing or equivalent groin padding.		#Male fighters are strongly recommended to wear a youth athletic cup or other equivalent rigid groin protection. Female and male fighters should protect the groin area with extra layers of clothing or equivalent groin padding.

	===Arms and Legs===		===Arms and Legs===
Line 19:		Line 18:
	#Hands: gloves are recommended, but not required.		#Hands: gloves are recommended, but not required.
	#Participants must wear properly fitting shoes that provide safe reliable footing.		#Participants must wear properly fitting shoes that provide safe reliable footing.

	~~</div>~~
	~~[[Category:Youth Martial Handbook]]~~

Admin: Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Youth Rapier Combat - Protective Gear}}
==General== All Youth Rapier combatants, except those using plastic rapier (see below), must meet the minimum standards of the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook, and such further rules as are established by the Kingdoms. Kingdoms enacting more stringent standards shall weigh the benefits of more rigorous penetration coverage a..."

2024-06-20T07:48:41Z

Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Youth Rapier Combat - Protective Gear}} <div class='rulesNumbering' style="counter-reset: page 1"> ==General== All Youth Rapier combatants, except those using plastic rapier (see below), must meet the minimum standards of the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook, and such further rules as are established by the Kingdoms. Kingdoms enacting more stringent standards shall weigh the benefits of more rigorous penetration coverage a..."

New page

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Youth Rapier Combat - Protective Gear}}
<div class='rulesNumbering' style="counter-reset: page 1">
==General==
All Youth Rapier combatants, except those using plastic rapier (see below), must meet the minimum standards of the [[Fencing:Armor_Requirements|Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook]], and such further rules as are established by the Kingdoms. Kingdoms enacting more stringent standards shall weigh the benefits of more rigorous penetration coverage against the risks of heat illness, exhaustion, and stroke due to heavier or more confining gear.

==Protective Gear for Plastic Rapier==
The following shall be the minimum required protective gear for Youth Rapier age groups using the plastic rapier as their weapon.

===Head and Neck===
#The front and top of the head must be covered by either a pre-12k or 12k fencing mask, or a commercially manufactured safety mask designed to be used with plastic training foils and epees (e.g. the Nasycon "Aramis" mask and the Absolute Fencing Gear plastic weapons mask).
#The bib shall be in good condition.

===Torso and other Killing Zones===
#The entire torso (the chest, back, abdomen, groin, and sides up to and including the armpits) must be covered with [[Fencing:Glossary#Abrasion_Resistant_Armor|abrasion-resistant material]] as defined in the Society Fencing Marshals' Handbook.
#Male fighters are strongly recommended to wear a youth athletic cup or other equivalent rigid groin protection. Female and male fighters should protect the groin area with extra layers of clothing or equivalent groin padding.

===Arms and Legs===
#Exposed skin in these areas is acceptable. That being said, all fighters are encouraged to strive for a period appearance on the field.
#Hands: gloves are recommended, but not required.
#Participants must wear properly fitting shoes that provide safe reliable footing.

</div>
[[Category:Youth Martial Handbook]]