Hitting People With Big Sticks
Sound like fun? A lot of men and women think so. I am inclined to believe them. It's always a thrill for me to just watch. Same with archery and rapier - masterful!. But I prefer to participate in thrown weapons. To each his own! Here's a quick low-down on heavy fighting, though (knights with big swords).
STROMGARD HAS A NEW TIME & PLACE FOR FIGHTER PRACTICE:
Stromgard's fighter practice is Tuesdays 7-9 pm unless otherwise posted on their Facebook Page (Stromgard Fighter Practice) At a private residence; ASK FOR SPECIFICS ON DIRECTIONS & WHERE TO PARK. Address: 5111 ne 125th St Vancouver WA 98686 INDOORS & OUT OF THE RAIN!!! A&S is meeting there once a month, too.
STROMGARD FIGHTER SUNDAYS times, dates, place posted on their Facebook page (Fighter Sundays). This is where you can find a full, open workshop & assistance on making / putting together a fighting kit to get you started. They also know where to find loaner gear. Great group of people who know everything!
a few LINKS TO MORE DETAILED INFORMATION. Ask your local fighter group to direct you to their favorites!
http://www.medievalwarfare.info/ http://www.armourarchive.org/ http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~wew/fencing.html http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/marshal_handbook.pdf http://mol.aethelmearc.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rules_of_the_list.pdf http://www.midrealm.org/marshal/handbook/armoredcombat/Midrealm_Armored_Combat_Handbook_v11.0.pdf