Introduction to Armoured Combat

A beginner friendly introduction and condensed instruction for those interested in Armoured Combat.

The Barony of Politarchopolis, which is the Canberra branch of the Society for Creative Anarchonism (SCA), is hosting an Introduction workshop to Armour Combat under SCA rules. This will be held over two days, and involves practical instruction and physical activity involving loaned SCA approved equipment.

It will cover the core principles of basic sword and shield for SCA tournament combat, and is suitable for all skill and experience levels. There will be opportunity to try combat in armour with an experienced authorised combatant on the 2nd day, time and loaner equipment permitting.

When: 8 & 9 November – Saturday & Sunday

Where: Scout Hall, 1 Hassall St, Ainslie ACT 2602 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/xceJsxW8ynxziR1x7)

Cost: $70 workshop fee per non-member – includes $10 non-member insurance ($60 for SCA Members) paid 2 weeks in advance.

Booking: Use this form to book!

Schedule:

Saturday:

0830-900 setup & prep 0900-915 sign in 0915-930 overview & induction 0930-1015 – introduction to SCA & our combat. 1015-1100 – basic guard & stance & foot work 1100-1115 – break 1115-1200 – power motion & snap to the head. 12-1230 – defending the snap to the head (line them up) 1230-1330 lunch break 1330-1415 Offsides & Range. 1415-1430 Break 1430-1515 Defending offsides 1515-1600 – Movement 1600-1630 – Putting it together 1645 – 1700 – finish up. 1700-1730 Pack down.

Sunday:

0830-900 setup & prep 0900-915 sign in 0915-930 induction refresh 0930-1015 – introduction equipment and rules 1015-1100 – Overview weapon types & other complex techniques. 1100-1115 – break 1115-1200 – Demos of combat 12-1230 – SCA as a whole and moving forward 1230-1330 lunch break 1330-1415 Option to try combat in loaner armour 1415-1430 Break 1430-1515 Drill work 1515-1700 – Option to try combat in loaner armour 1700-1730 – Pack down.

Barony Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Politarchopolis

Steward: Otto Sexburger (poleaxecanberra@gmail.com)