One of the most well-known and widely-enjoyed activities in the SCA is armored combat. Our warriors participate in tournaments for individuals and teams, tactical melees involving dozens of combatants, and even large-scale wars with thousands of participants! Unlike reenactments of battles from history, our combat activities are unchoreographed and the outcome is entirely based on the skill and training of the combatants involved.
Combat in the Society is based on a system of honor and chivalry. Because the combat is full speed and unchoreographed, the combatants themselves determine if the attacks they receive were successful based on the angle, location, and force of the strike. Safety officers, known as marshals, are always on hand to ensure that the combat is performed safely and to ensure that all equipment used meets established safety standards.
We have loaner equipment available. The weapons used in our armored combat activities are largely made out of rattan. We also have other types of weapons such as axes and maces that use rubber and foam to create a safe replica of the weapon that looks like the original but is much safer to use. Our armor is designed to provide cover to important joints and organs so that our combat activities can be both thrilling and safe.
The Barony of Caerthe holds a weekly Armored and Rapier Practice. During the warmer months, we do this practice outside. Our current site is Berkeley Lake Park, 4601 W 46th Ave, Denver, CO. We’ll be on the east side of the park. Enter the parking lot from Tennyson St.
