====== Armoured/Heavy Combat ======

Heavy Combat also goes by the name Armoured Combat. Medieval combat with swords, shields and armour is great fun, but like any sport, there are rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the combatants (and spectators).

The Rules of the Lists set out the Society's standards on weapons and armour(see Marshal's Handbook), and how hard the fighters are allowed to hit each other. The SCA has a good safety record and we consider our sport safer than most mainstream sports; however, as with any sport, there is an inherent risk involved. We try to make participants aware of the dangers, and insist on responsible behavior.

A fighter must be authorized in order to fight in tourneys and wars. Authorization is done to confirm that the novice knows the rules of combat and is sufficiently skilled so that he or she will not be a danger to himself or to others on the field. 

Fighters are responsible for obtaining their own armour and weapons. Some people make most of their armour, using metal, leather, or plastic, but most buy pieces, either new or used. Sub-standard equipment is not allowed, so before making any armour, or weapons you will need to speak with a Marshal (Safety Officer) and get a copy of the safety standards and requirements.

  * [[http://www.sca.org.au/marshal|Lochac Marshal Webpage]] (Australian SCA Combat)
  * [[http://www.sca.org.au/marshal/|Kingdom of Lochac Combat Handbook]] (Rule Book)

Newcomers are always welcomed and the best way to start is to attend one of our Monday night [[_meetings|meetings]]. If after the first session heavy combat is your type of thing then it is suggested you purchase a sporting box and a sword length of rattan.

====== Photos & Combatant Video ======

^ Full Speed  ^ Jai & Crowbar  ^ Slow Speed Pell ^
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You can finds 100's of SCA combat clips on Youtube. Search "SCA Combat". Below is just a couple to get you started:-

 [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQjh8EQ5h40|Various combat options]]

[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7mWIK6Eizw&feature=related|Things not to do in SCA Heavy Combat]]




====== Armour Construction ======

  * [[http://www.armourarchive.com|Armour Archive]]
  * [[http://www.ageofarmour.com/education/index.html|Armour Making Tutorials]]
  *[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIspslYoYHY|How to Vid (Youtube):- Making a floating elbow]]
  *[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rIWRnc5b1I|How to Vid (Youtube):- Raise an elbow]]

====== Fighting Techniques ======
  * [[http://www.vitaporten.se|SCA Training Videos]]
  * [[http://www.bellatrix.org/school/|Bellatrix School]]
  * [[http://www.florilegium.org/files/COMBAT/melee-tactics-art.html| Melee/War Tactics]]