Eoforwic’s fight practices are back!
Email marshal@eoforwic.ca for details.
One of the many things that attracts people to the SCA is the combat.
We try to recreate the look and feel of tournament and melee combat as it would have occurred in the middle ages. There is nothing like the thrill of battle, especially when fighting with your closest friends.
Combat is not rehearsed and occurs at full speed, full contact, and with sufficient force for an opponent to acknowledge a blow.
While we try to recreate the look and feel of medieval times as closely as possible, some allowances are made for safety and modern conveniences. There are strict armour standards to ensure the safety of combatants. Our armoured combat uses rattan weapons instead of live steel. Beginners are instructed by an experienced fighter and are taught the basics both in and out of armour. They are welcome to attend all practices but must pass a safety test before being able to participate in any SCA sanctioned tournaments or melees.
Fighting in the SCA is probably one of the most affordable sports one can enjoy, and is open to all people, no matter the gender or aptitude level. Loaner gear is usually available for those wishing to come and try it out (we ask that you contact your local marshal prior to coming out for the first time, to ensure equipment is available for you).
While we do our best to encourage minors, combatants must be 16 years old (with parental consent) or 18 years of age to participate in combat. Combat for younger kids using padded weapons may be available in some areas.
The best way to get information is to join the Swords of Eoforwic Facebook group, and to contact the current Marshal for Armoured Combat in Toronto – marshal@eoforwic.ca . The marshal can put you in touch with the groups closest to you.
You don’t have armour? That’s ok! Fill out our armour rental form to borrow some!
Photographs on this site are by Eirik Anderson