Combat Rules
The combat rules are intended to ensure that the hand-to-hand combat is as safe as possible and remains enjoyable.
General Rules
Warriors can be both male and female. However, it is recommended that the female warrior wears male warrior clothing during shows.
To take part in a combat fighting show the warrior must be at least 18 years old and has to have completed one year of training with a "Training Officer". Exception is possible if the parents/caretakers and the show organiser and Training Officer in charge of the combat fighting show has given exclusive permission that the warrior younger then 18 years is allowed to take part in the combat fighting show.
To take part in combat training the warrior must be at least 16 years old. Exception is possible if the parents/caretakers and the Training Officer in charge of the combat training has given exclusive permission that the warrior younger then 16 years is allowed to take part in the combat training.
Weapons must never be edged or burred, such that a cutting edge is formed on the blade.
Before any training and show the weapons must be checked.
Warriors may only use weapons that they are trained in the use of.
It is forbidden to carry any sharp weapons during training and show combat.
Target Areas
Warriors are allowed to aim for any part of the body and legs from below the neck (from inside the collar bone) to above the knee, excluding hands, elbows, forearms and groin. Shots within the target area should always be taken as a valid hit and result in a "kill". The upper arm, up to the elbow, is a valid target area and a hit should result in a "kill".
Off Target Areas
It is forbidden to deliberately land a blow to the Off Target Areas: head/face, neck, the knees, feet, elbows, hands, forearms, lower leg, groin. Any blow to the head/face however well controlled or how good the opponent warrior's protections may be, results in the offending warrior being defeated. The warrior should allow themselves to be "killed" by their opponent.
Hits to other Off Target Areas may be ignored but, if taken in view of the audience, should be acted out as a wound before continuing with the fight.
Minimum Protective Equipment
All warriors taking part in any type of hand-to-hand combat at shows or training must wear gloves (backed with stiff leather, wool or chain mail). Warriors are recommended to wear: helmet, vambraces/arm guards, knee guards, a box. Female warriors are recommended to wear fencing cups or padded gambeson or similar protection.
Forbidden blows
Thrust to any part of the Off Target Areas are forbidden. Thrusts to the Target Aeas are valid hits, but must be strictly controlled, the thrusting arm must not be locked.
Spears are thrusting weapons, however a cut to the Target Areas with the spear head will count as a valid hit.
Attacks to the head are forbidden.
Hooking of any part of a warrior's limbs or body with a spear, hand axe or long axe is forbidden.
