Combat

elcome to the Barony of Ildhafn Combat page.  The Knight Marshal, Lord Baxton du Glonn (Adrian Baxter), is the officer responsible for everything combat related in this barony.  If you would like to see us in action, then you're very welcome to turn up to any combat training (see the Calendar).

ur group is active in researching and practising various aspects of mediaeval and renaissance sword play (western martial arts). 

The SCA has two distinct but complementary rule-sets: "Heavy" combat, where armoured combatants attempt to land forceful blows using rattan (cane) weapons; 

and "Rapier", which uses metal weapons and is played "to the touch". In both cases safety is a priority and men and women are equally welcome to play.

ednesday night practices focus on some aspect of historical fencing.  We often spend several weeks working from a particular source: the current subject is Joachim Meyer's "rappier" treatise of 1570.  The list of masters we have studied in the past includes Capoferro, Fabris, Carranza and Thibault.  The Wednesday night group is now keeping a Journal of its activities.

he Kingdom of Lochac combat handbooks can be found here: http://www.sca.org.au/marshal/.  Direct link here: http://sca.org.au/marshal/docs/fighters-handbook.pdf

A collection of links to SCA relevant Historical Fencing / Western Martial Arts resources can be found at Non solem sed etiam (off site).

ver the years, we've found all the best places to shop for all those little things that fighters need. So, here is the list of shops every fighter needs to know about!

Swords - wooden wasters, dress swords, rapiers (check with Eleanor Hall first to ensure blade acceptability): King of Swords

Rattan - Kento Canecraft, 168 Great South Road, Otahuhu. (09) 276-2540 open till 2pm Saturdays

Rivets - Grut Distributors, Unit 2, 81 Hillside Rd, Glenfield, Ph 09 443 0793

Rivets - (better range, more expensive) - GDL Distributors Ltd, 4/101 Diana Dr, Glenfield, (09) 443 0793

Leather - Fern Country Leathers, 12 Lansford Cres, Avondale, (09) 820-0999

Heavy Leather - Astley Leather , ph 09 827 5759, fax 09 827 3056 , 44 Portage Rd, New Lynn,

Duct Tape - Mitre 10 etc (3M Brand recommended)

1/2" foam - Payless Plastics (phone first) (0508) 335577

8mm foam - camping mattress K-Mart or The Warehouse (seasonal only)

Cotton Drill for Gambesons - Spotlight

Mattress Protector for Gambesons - K-Mart, Farmers

Buckles, Laces - Geoffs Emporium, 274 Dominion Road, Mt Eden

Screws for sword butts - Geoffs Emporium, 274 Dominion Road, Mt Eden

Helmets, Gauntlets, fibre tape, general armourer - Fulk de Cherbourg

Bascinet Helmets, Basket Hilts (supply depends on availability) - Master Sigurd Hardtrader (contact the Marshal for contact details)

Shields, Gorgets, Half-Gauntlets, etc etc etc - Magnus (phone (09) 626-4084 after hours only ask for Dale)

War Units

War Units are groups that enjoy fighting together, usually wearing the same heraldry.

The Company of St George

Fighting unit interested in portraying a company of English soldiers during the second half of the 14th Century. Armour and weapons must meet the standards of the Company Charter (period helms are mandatory - no bar grills here thanks!). Contact Sir Inigo.

The St Patrick Stouts (currently inactive)

The heavy fighting unit of the household of St. Arnou. Contact Lord Benedict.

House Melita (possibly inactive)

Fighting unit of Canton of Cluain. Led by their captain Fulk de Cherbourg.