The martial disciplines include various forms of combat which were common before 1600AD. The equipment, fighting styles and rules vary by discipline, so please see below for examples of each. In all martial activities safety is the prime focus, so concessions to authenticity have been made that help reduce the risk of injury to participants and spectators. Details on rules and regulations can be found in the Marshal’s Handbooks.
Heavy Combat
One-on-one and melee combat in full armor Wield swords, shields, axes, maces and other weapons | Rapier Combat
Duels, tavern brawls, and melees in light armor Lunge and parry with lightweight swords, daggers and spears | Missile Combat
Target competitions, shooting games, and melee combat Reach out and touch your target, or your enemy |
