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09:41, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Authorization (Created page with "{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|18|Authorization}} {{Global:Authorization}}")
09:39, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Designated areas (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|17|Designated areas}}</noinclude> == General == #The armored combat marshal-in-charge will designate the areas where martial activities are allowed to occur, in coordination with the event steward and event marshal-in-change. #Combat must only occur in an area that has been designated for combat. == List field == #The area should have access and space to support marshals. # The area should be clearly marked...")
09:36, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Missiles (Created page with "{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|16|Equipment standards - Missiles}} ==Combat archery ammunition== ===General=== #All ammunition must have the owner's name (not initials), branch, and kingdom displayed clearly on it in English characters. #You must not use any metal in the construction of any ammunition. #All ammunition has a maximum length of 28 inches (711 mm) from the back of the head/blunt, to where the string rests on the nock. #Your ammunition is a...")
09:33, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Ranged weapons (Created page with "{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|15|Equipment standards - Ranged weapons}} ==All missile weapons== #No missile weapons intended to simulate firearms, slings, slingstaffs, or atlatls are allowed. ==Bows and crossbows== ===General=== # During inspection, your bow or crossbow must have its poundage and draw physically measured with a ruler or other metered device and poundage scale. # Marshals must calibrate their bow scales regularly to be accurate at eithe...")
09:32, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Defensive equipment (Created page with "{{ChapterInfoNoTOC|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|14|Equipment standards - Defensive equipment}} ==Shields and pavises== # Your shield must be edged with leather, padding, or other covering or constructed so that it minimizes damage to rattan weapons or other fighters. # Sharp edges (eg. 90-degrees or more) must be rounded. # Bolts, wires, or other objects must not project more than 3/8 inch (9 mm) from any part of your shield without being padded. Rounded shield bo...")
09:21, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Handheld weapons (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|13|Equipment standards - Handheld weapons}}</noinclude> ==Definitions== ;Handheld weapons: Handheld weapons are those that are used for striking your opponent while you are holding the weapon. They are used in tournament and melee combat. :Handheld weapons fall into four categories: :#Single-handed swords :#Single-handed weapons with a head (mass weapons) :#Two-handed weapons (mass weapons) :#Spears ;Mass weapon...")
09:19, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Armor - Marshals (Created page with "==Protective gear for marshals== #If you are on the field, such as supervising combat, heralding etc, when combat archery or siege missiles are present on the field, you must wear eye protection which is sufficient to protect against the missiles in use. Examples include: ## Industrial or sports safety glasses or goggles meeting the ANSI Z87.1 standard or better, ## A fencing mask, ##A helm that meets the standards for armored combat.")
09:18, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Armor - Arm (Created page with "== Arm armor== #The point of your elbow and the bones at either side of your elbow joint must be covered by rigid material worn over at least 1/4 inch (6 mm) of closed-cell foam, or equivalent padding. #We strongly recommend that the entire medial side of your forearm (the ulna) is protected by rigid material. A partial or full vambrace, or equivalent, should suffice. We also recommend 1/4 inch (6 mm) of closed-cell foam, or equivalent padding under the rigid material, a...")
09:15, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Armor - Leg (Created page with "== Arm armor== #The point of your elbow and the bones at either side of your elbow joint must be covered by rigid material worn over at least 1/4 inch (6 mm) of closed-cell foam, or equivalent padding. #We strongly recommend that the entire medial side of your forearm (the ulna) is protected by rigid material. A partial or full vambrace, or equivalent, should suffice. We also recommend 1/4 inch (6 mm) of closed-cell foam, or equivalent padding under the rigid material, a...")
09:13, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Armor - Hand and wrist (Created page with "==Hand and wrist armor== #The outer surfaces of each hand, to 1 inch (25.4 mm) above the wrist and including your fingers and thumb, must be covered by one or a combination of the following: ##A gauntlet of rigid material lined with 1/4 inch (6mm) of closed-cell foam or equivalent, or designed to transfer potentially injurious impact to the surfaces being grasped. ##A gauntlet of 11/64 inch (4.4 mm) or 11 oz thick stiff leather lined with 1/2 inch (12 mm) of closed-cell...")
09:12, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Armor - Body shoulder groin (Created page with "==Body, shoulder, and groin armor== # Your kidney area and your floating ribs must be covered by a minimum of 11/64 inch (4.4 mm) or 11 oz thick stiff leather worn over 1/4 inch (6 mm) of closed-cell foam or equivalent padding, or armor that provides equivalent protection. # Body armor to protect all of your ribs is strongly recommended. # If you have testicles, they must be protected by groin protection equivalent to that provided by an athletic cup, secured by straps,...")
09:11, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Armor - Head and neck (Created page with "==Head and neck== ===General=== # During combat, your head and neck must be protected by a combination of your helm and neck protection. Eg. a bevor could form part of the face protection. ===Helm=== # Your helm, including the face guard, needs to have sufficient coverage to protect the bones of the skull and face. While it is necessary to protect the bones of your jaw, it is not considered essential to completely armor the soft tissue in the underside of the jaw. # You...")
09:02, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Armor - Rigid materials (Created page with "==Rigid materials== In armored combat, when we say "rigid materials", we mean: :#Steel of no less than 1/20 inch (1.27 mm) (18 gauge), or aluminum of no less than 5/64 inch (1.89 mm) (14 gauge) :#Other metals of sufficient thickness to give similar rigidity to those listed above to include treated steel or aluminum :#High-impact-resistant plastics such as ABS or polyethylene of sufficient thickness to give similar rigidity to those listed above :#11/64 inch (4.4 mm) (11...")
08:58, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Armor - Summary of areas to be armored (Created page with "== Summary of areas to be armored == #Areas of your body which must be armored are: ## Your head and neck, including your face, throat, and your cervical and first thoracic vertebrae. Your cervical vertebrae are the vertebrae in your neck. The first thoracic vertebra is the first major lump which can be felt in the spine at the base of your neck. ## Your kidneys and floating ribs. ## Your elbow joints. ## Your hands and wrists. ## If you have testicles, your groin. ## Yo...")
08:57, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Armor - General (Created page with "==General== #Before armored combat at each and every SCA event, including training and pick-ups, you must make sure that a warranted armored combat marshal inspects and approves any armor you will use. #Even though your armor and weapons have been inspected by a marshal, you accept full responsibility for the condition and safety of your equipment. #If you are a combatant on the field during armored combat activities, including if you are a combat archer, siege engineer...")
08:56, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Armor (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|12|Equipment standards - Armor}}</noinclude> {{Armored_Combat:Equipment_standards_-_Armor - General}} {{Armored_Combat:Equipment_standards_-_Armor - Summary of areas to be armored}} {{Armored_Combat:Equipment_standards_-_Armor - Rigid materials}} {{Armored_Combat:Equipment_standards_-_Armor - Head and neck}} {{Armored_Combat:Equipment_standards_-_Armor - Body shoulder groin}} {{Armored_Combat:Equipment_standards...")
08:45, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Conventions - Acknowledgement of blows - Effects of missiles (Created page with "==Effects of missiles and thrown weapons == ===General=== #A blow from any missile or thrown weapon that strikes you on a legal target area and is properly oriented (i.e. with the point, blade or striking surface) is considered good, and it doesn't need to strike with equivalent force to a handheld weapon. Due to the safety limits placed on these weapons and their low mass, they are designed to typically strike with less force. #Be aware that the effect of the blow depe...")
08:44, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Conventions - Acknowledgement of blows - Effects of blows (Created page with "==Effects of blows== # An effective blow (aka "a good blow") is defined as a blow or strike which was delivered with effective technique for the particular type of weapon used, with proper orientation of the striking surface (e.g. the marked edge of a bladed weapon), and with sufficient force. # A blow from a handheld weapon that strikes you with an effective technique, proper orientation, and sufficient force must be considered effective, regardless of what it hits pri...")
08:44, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Conventions - Acknowledgement of blows - Judging blows (Created page with "==Judging blows== #When you are struck by a weapon, it is on your honor to determine if the blow was effective ("good"), unless you give this responsibility to someone else, or you are in clear violation of the Rules of the Lists or the conventions of combat. ##If you are uncertain, you can ask for information from your opponent or the marshal, but the decision to accept the blow is yours. ###Information that is unavailable to you when you are struck can be supplied by t...")
08:43, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Conventions - Acknowledgement of blows (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|11|Conventions - Acknowledgement of blows}}</noinclude> Defining the appropriate calibration level is not easy. With more than 50 years of cultural history and shared experience, this definition is more "learned" than explained. When fighting new opponents or in a new area, practice strong communication, and check calibration levels. {{Armored_Combat:Conventions_-_Acknowledgement_of_blows - Judging blows}} {{...")
08:42, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Conventions - Target areas (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|10|Conventions of combat - Target areas}}</noinclude> ==Legal target areas== ;Torso: All of the body (excluding head and arms) above the points of the hips, groin, shoulder blades, and the area between the neck and shoulders. ;Face: The area between the chin and the middle of the forehead and between the ear openings. ;Head: The whole head and neck except for the face as defined above. ;Leg #Thigh: The leg from...")
08:41, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Conventions - Use of weapons and defensive equipment (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|9|Conventions of combat - Use of weapons and defensive equipment}}</noinclude> ==General== #You must not intentionally strike: ##areas outside the legal target areas. Missiles can inadvertently strike outside target areas because of the nature of the weapon used. ##a bow, crossbow or siege weapon. ##your opponent's head, limbs o...")
08:39, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Holds (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfoGlobal|Holds}}</noinclude> #The call of "Hold!" is used stop the activity because of a safety issue. Safety issues might include (but are not limited to): #*a problem with someone's weapons or protective equipment, such as weapons that break, or fail in any other way that they feel is unsafe; #*an injury; #*someone about to cross a boundary; #*an unexpected hazard on or near the martial activity's field. #The call of "Hold!" can also be used to an...")
08:35, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Conventions - Rules of engagement - Helpless opponents (Created page with "==Helpless opponents== #You must not deliberately strike a helpless opponent. #Depending on the scenario or tournament rules, you may be allowed to declare a helpless opponent dead, ask them to yield, or allow them to regain the ability to continue safely. #If you get an unfair advantage by repeatedly becoming "helpless" (for example, by falling down or losing your weapon), the marshals will warn you, and if you do it again, they will force you to yield the fight. Howeve...")
08:22, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Conventions - Rules of engagement - Killing from behind (Created page with "==Killing from behind== ===General=== #Kingdoms can choose to allow combatants to kill opponents they are not engaged with by using the "killing from behind" maneuver in battle scenarios. ##The killing from behind maneuver may not be used in tournament single combat, or in tournament melee combat. #If your opponent is not engaged with you, striking them from behind is always forbidden. #You must not deliberately ignore an attacker behind you, or repeatedly maneuver to ke...")
08:21, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Conventions - Rules of engagement - Definition and types of engagement (Created page with "==Definition== In SCA martial disciplines, we say combatants are "engaged" when they are allowed to strike each other. ==Types of engagement== ===Individiual engagement=== # In tournament single combat, you are engaged with your opponent at all times. # In tournament melee combat, you engage an individual opponent by moving into their line of sight and stating loudly, "Fighter - I am engaging you," or words to that effect. # In battles, you engage your opponent by movi...")
08:20, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Conventions - Rules of engagement (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|8|Conventions of combat - Rules of engagement}}</noinclude> {{Armored_Combat:Conventions_-_Rules_of_engagement_-_Definition_and_types_of_engagement}} {{Armored_Combat:Conventions_-_Rules_of_engagement_-_Killing_from_behind}} {{Armored_Combat:Conventions_-_Rules_of_engagement_-_Helpless_opponents}}")
08:18, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page File:Jacques de Lalaing fighting the Lord of Espiry 1530.jpg (Jacques de Lalaing Fighting the Lord of Espiry at the Passage of Arms of the Fountain of Tears, Master of the Getty Lalaing (Flemish, active about 1530) Digital image courtesy of Getty’s Open Content Program.)
08:18, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs uploaded File:Jacques de Lalaing fighting the Lord of Espiry 1530.jpg (Jacques de Lalaing Fighting the Lord of Espiry at the Passage of Arms of the Fountain of Tears, Master of the Getty Lalaing (Flemish, active about 1530) Digital image courtesy of Getty’s Open Content Program.)
08:11, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Managing misconduct (Created page with "{{ChapterInfoGlobal|Managing misconduct}} ==Concepts== #Many sports include a mechanism for removing and excluding a player (being sent-off) for misconduct for a period of time, or a game or two, such as football/soccer's red cards, or ejection from a gridiron football game or baseball, benching a player, etc. #If there is unacceptable behavior, whether as a participant or a marshal, a marshal can decide that you are no longer acceptable to be on the field, and exclude y...")
08:09, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Expected behavior and responsibilities (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfoGlobal|Expected behavior and responsibilities}}</noinclude> #You are responsible for, and must have control over your behavior, actions, and techniques at all times. #You must follow the rules in this handbook, and the instructions and decisions of the marshals. If you do not, you can be removed from the field, excluded from the activity, or face further actions. (See Managing misconduct.) #If you have a disagreement...")
08:04, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Authorization categories (Created page with "==Authorization categories== #The minimum authorization categories include: #* Armored combat - rattan #* Combat archery #* Combat siege # Kingdoms are allowed to define additional types of authorizations and requirements, such as authorizations in specific weapon forms, categories, or multiple groupings. ## Standard armored combat weapons fall into 7 categories: ##* Single-handed weapons ##* Two-handed weapons ##* Spears ##* Throwing weapons ##* Archery - Handbows ##*...")
07:36, 25 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:When you are allowed to participate (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|4|When you are allowed to participate}}</noinclude> ==Age requirements== # To be authorized as a combatant or marshal in adult armored combat with rattan weapons, you must be at least sixteen (16) years old. # If you are a minor (under the age of majority in the jurisdiction where the event is held), ## If you are involved in martial-related activities, you must either have a parent or legal guardian present, or...")
23:16, 23 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Template:IncludeGlobal (Created page with "<div class='globalContent' style='background:WhiteSmoke'> <blockquote >Note for editors: this highlighted text has been included from [[ Global:{{{1}}} ]] (Neither this note nor the highlighting will be included in the production version.)</blockquote>{{ Global:{{{1}}} }} </div> <noinclude> <templatedata> { "params": { "1": { "label": "Global page", "description": "The name of the page to include from the global namespace. You don't nee...")
23:14, 23 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Introduction to SCA martial activities - For newcomers (Created page with "==For newcomers - ("How do I participate in martial activities at an SCA event?")== #When you arrive on site, you will need to find the "Gate". This is where you complete sign-in requirements to attend the event or practice, and sometimes also register for specific competitions. This typically includes: #*Paying for attending the event (if applicable) #*Signing any required waivers, or showing proof that you have one on file. #**For events in the United States: #***your...")
23:13, 23 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Introduction to SCA martial activities - Inter-kingdom activity (Created page with "==Interkingdom activity== ===Out of kingdom=== #If you are visiting another kingdom, you must meet that kingdom's standards for protective gear, weapons, equipment, and conventions set out in their rules in order to participate in that kingdom's activities. #If you move to another kingdom, your equivalent authorizations will be recognized for up to 6 months. After that time, you will need to authorize under your new kingdom's processes. ===Interkingdom events=== #Martia...")
23:11, 23 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Template:ChapterInfoGlobal (Created page with "{{#ifeq: {{NAMESPACE}} | Global |={{{1}}}= __TOC__ Category:Global_book_components |}} <noinclude> <templatedata> { "params": { "1": { "label": "Chapter name", "description": "Name of the chapter", "example": "Conventions of Combat", "type": "string", "required": true } }, "description": "Adds a TOC sets a category for global pages, but ensures these aren't displayed when the content is transcoded into other categories", "paramOrder": [ "1"...")
23:10, 23 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Rules of the Lists (Created page with "{{ChapterInfoGlobal|Rules of the Lists}} The SCA is not merely a sporting activity, but an inclusive community that pursues research and re-creation of pre-seventeenth century skills, arts, combat and culture through activities, demonstrations, and events. These overarching rules ("Rules of the Lists") are laid out in the [https://www.sca.org/docs/pdf/govdocs.pdf SCA governing documents]. They provide high level guidelines for all SCA martial activities and include f...")
23:08, 23 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Introduction to SCA martial activities - General rules (Created page with "==General rules== #All participants, marshals, and administrators of martial activities in the SCA are responsible for knowing these rules, as well as any additional rules of their Kingdom (i.e. the local chapter). #Many of our martial disciplines require you to officially demonstrate that you have the basic competence to not be a danger to yourself or others. This must be done before allowing you to participate in competitions or other activities outside of formal trai...")
23:06, 23 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Introduction to SCA martial activities - Handbooks (Created page with "==Handbooks== #Each martial activity has a set of rules which must comply with the [https://www.sca.org/resources/document-library/#marshal Society Marshal's Handbooks] and the [https://www.sca.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/govdocs.pdf SCA Governing Documents] (relevant to and operating under local state and country laws). ##The Society handbooks define the SCA minimum requirements and standards for participants, marshals, administrators, including allowed activities, c...")
23:04, 23 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Global:Introduction to SCA martial activities - Overview (Created page with "==Overview== SCA martial activities provide participants the chance to recreate the skills, techniques, and exploits of martial endeavors that occurred pre-17th century. These include: * Armored combat (rattan) - fighting in armor with weapon simulators made of rattan (a springy bamboo-type of wood). Battles also include siege engines, and combat safe versions of archery and thrown weapons. * Armored combat (steel) - fighting in armor with blunted steel weapons,...")
23:03, 23 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Conventions - Holds (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|7|Conventions - Holds}}</noinclude> ==General== {{IncludeGlobal| Holds}} ==Holds in armored combat== #When a hold is called: ## If you are a combatant, drop to one knee (if possible) where you stand. ## If you are a combat archer, you must unload your weapon (crossbows are allowed to remain cocked). ## If you have a long weapon, it should be lowered so that the marshals' staffs can be seen. #During a hold: ## Yo...")
23:01, 23 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Activity guidelines (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|6|Activity guidelines}}</noinclude> ==Tournament single combat== thumb|[https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/object/109MB1 Jacques de Lalaing Fighting the Lord of Espiry at the Passage of Arms of the Fountain of Tears, by Master of the Getty Lalaing (Flemish, active about 1530), from Ms. 114 (2016.7), fol. 123] # Tournament single combat creates a...")
22:45, 23 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Expected behavior and responsibilities (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfoNoTOC|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|5|Expected behavior and responsibilities}}</noinclude> {{IncludeGlobal|Expected behavior and responsibilities}}")
22:35, 23 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Overview of armored combat (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|3|Overview of armored combat}}</noinclude> ==Introduction to armored combat with rattan== Armored combat with rattan weapons is a full contact, non-choreographed recreation of medieval foot combat using clothing, protective armor, and simulated weapons constructed according to SCA standards. Combatants can face each other in single combat in tournaments or can take part in large melee battles with dozens or even...")
22:34, 23 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Rules of the Lists (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfoNoTOC|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|2|Rules of the Lists}}</noinclude> {{IncludeGlobal|Rules of the Lists}}")
22:33, 23 March 2025 Admin talk contribs created page Armored Combat:Introduction to SCA martial activities (Created page with "<noinclude>{{ChapterInfo|Armored Combat - Rattan - Handbook|1|Introduction to SCA martial activities}}</noinclude> {{Global:Introduction_to_SCA_martial_activities_-_Overview}} {{Global:Introduction_to_SCA_martial_activities_-_Handbooks}} {{Global:Introduction_to_SCA_martial_activities_-_General_rules}} {{Global:Introduction_to_SCA_martial_activities_-_Inter-kingdom_activity}} {{Global:Introduction_to_SCA_martial_activities_-_For_newcomers}}")
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