Heavy Combat - Heavy Combat refers to Fighting whilst in heavy armor. The target area of the body is anywhere an inch above the wrist & an inch above the knee. The Image to the left is a Photo from Spring war, War is one of the many different types of fighting used in the SCA. Our Heavy's can be seen behind the large yellow & red shields.
As we are not a metal weapons group our weapons are made from a form of bamboo called Rattan. The best way to understand Heavy Fighting is to come along to a Wednesday night Fighter practice. Details can be found on the Regular Events Page.
Light Combat - Light Combat refers to Archers or Projectile weapons users on the field. Light combatants are called this due to the Lighter armor they are allowed to use. Light Fighters are able to use a Bow, Throwing Axes, Spears or man Siege weapons.
Fencers - SCA fencing re-creates fifteenth- and sixteenth-century styles of civilian self-defence using fibreglass or blunted steel swords and daggers.
SCA fencing is somewhat less stylised than modern Olympic fencing, being closer to what someone would do in an actual duel in the period.
Heavy Fighters Handbook - This is the Handbook used by all Heavy Fighters in the SCA in Australia. In it you will find information on Armor standards, Weapon standards, Fighting Rules & Regulations.