*sqee of glee* FINALLY! A SCA vis that does all the explaining for me! It bugs me a little that there wasn't much more than fighting fighting fighting, but it's still REALLY good! Now if only I could show my teachers.... Hip Hip, HUZZAH! Long live the SCA! Future Heavy/Rapier fighter An Tir
Part 1: Pennsic is INCREDIBLE, no matter what the age. I'm only 16 meaning I can't do the fighting or drink, but Pennsic is the highlight of my year. I get to see people from EVERY WARE and have found a guy that I have a major crush on.
There are advantages and disadvantages to each method. One nice thing about SCA fighting is that with the emphasis on safety, it allows more people to participate.
thats awesome. I play airsoft for this same kinda thrill. Sure airsoft isnt as up close and personal, but its still a rush. I just wish airsoft would get some positive press like this. I may actually look into this. Is this expensive to get into? Are there any events like this in FL?
Yes, hon, you are in the kingdom of Trimeris, I believe. We're there! The adrenalin thrill of the battle is why many of us show up!!! SCA.org for information!
This is pretty cool. I'd love to be apart of such an event. It would be even better if most of the actors had at least some swordsmanship training. But it's still very exciting!
HEY! We aren't actors, we are genuinely bad at fighting. We do it for real, there is no script; and we have our warriors and our WEEKEND warriors. All have basic training, but only some have skill. I was a weekend warrior for years. I HOPE I helped. LOL You need to watch the crown tournies, where the most skilled fight to be king. Now THAT is some action you'd love!
As someone who has been in the SCA for a long time, a couple comments. Yes, the SCA isn't entirely historically accurate- but that also means it is easier for new people to get started w/ out costing a fortune. You can be as accurate as you choose to be. Some major advantages and disadvantages to that. Second- the people and sense of community are what keep us coming back. The history and education and activities are wonderful, but it is the people that make it great.
I concur that this is the best mass media coverage we've ever seen. Send this to your friends! The 8 min clip will say more about the SCA than you can in the same time. Lord Nicu ho Choriskardia Vivat Ansteorra! Caid refugee in Nordsteorra
..........only in the SCA will you find a harpischord being thrown out of a castle onto a volley of soldiers in a veiled wagon. This is why I love the SCA.
SCA-dian child here (now 21). I just happen to know the veiled lady on horseback at 4:49, that's Jennae (sp?). She and my mom has been good friends since the early days of the SCA. It's good to see the SCA being viewed in a positive way and by Sunday Morning no doubt!
WOW! These look like so much fun. When I come of agee, I am soooo joining the local group, the shire of Thamesreach. Me and my mom are going to the revel tomorrow. Should be fun!
I was taught by the guy at 4:06. They most likely interviewed him because his name was real big with us, as he was an insanely great fighter with flourintine, but he's Baron or something like that now. I miss those days, but hopefully I can relieve them as son of Lochier!
I would spend money just to experience this!! i don't know but i feel like something is calling me into the battlefield, i've had this since i was a kid the lust for battle.
Middle Kingdom brat, born and raised. Recently moved to Texas, so maybe I should look in to my local Ansteorra group, eh? My family always made the long trek down to Gulf War, looks like I'm much closer these days. :D
@Butler309 Actually in the UK we do occasionally use well trained horses and riders in combat against Saxon Shield walls for the 'Battle of Hastings' show.
I never had the honor to go to Gulf War, only Lillies War. I've only my rising star, but I'm a proud member of Wolf Star, Ansteorra. I love the SCA, I think it funny to see a documentary on them lol! ^^
When I was a Herald back in the mid 1980's, WE consulted the English College of Heralds, not the other way around. OUR Heraldic Arms and Devices CANNOT conflict with Existing English Arms.
lol This actually looked like a lot of fun. Are they still doing these? This video seemed a little old... I hope this is still going on. I'd love to at least go watch one!
I personally don't have any footage of ARMA, But there was an episode of "Modern Marvels" on the History Channel that profiled the history of Knives axes & Swords & it showed a couple of members of ARMA giving a demonstration on the different uses of different swords
7:12 Damn, hammerguy really went to town on those plebs. The early Irish Celt guys were also pretty awesome. If I were to join, I would definitely be looking for those guys.
"The 15th century “Book of Tournaments” refers to using “a rebated sword such as is used in a tourney” and stated that both the sword and club should not exceed the length of one arm. “It should be four fingers wide, so that it cannot pass through the eye-slot of the helm, and the two edges ought to be as thick as a finger’s thickness. And so that it will not be too heavy, it should be hollowed out in the middle and rebated in front and all in one piece from the crosspiece to the end.”
SCA uses a motto, "We're not trying to hurt our friends, we're trying to kill them." It's a blend of European martial arts and a fencing-style score system, what they mean is that they try to 'kill' the other person according to the rules and the rules exist to protect participants from serious injury. You're right, the weapons aren't strictly accurate but it allows for more people to enjoy the sport without serious risk. Check out Russian Paladin LARP if you want hardcore steel weapons or EMP.
It isn't supposed to look specifically like a certain time and place. also, as it is open to people with any budget, some have to piece together "armor" from hockey gear and plastic barrels, so obviously it's not always completly historically acurate. There is an attempt to recreate aspects of history, though, and it is as much an educational program as it is a recreational one.
The most intelligent children are the most adult. The most intelligent adults are the most childish. These people have never forgotten the value of play.
Awesome stuff. Although that guy was mistaken. Rattan isn't a type of bamboo. There's no such thing as solid bamboo. Rattan is a type of cane. Very fibrous which makes dent instead of snapping or splintering. Good choice for SCA weapons.
One more year until heavy for me, I've been fighting Youth and doing archery for years. I can't wait to swing rattan and charge the lines at Pennsic... Long live the SCA! -Lord Anges Ceadchathach, Barony of Dragonship Haven, East Kingdom.
Oh, we are not randomly running into each other and hitting where we can. The fact that you got disorientated while watching the video doesn't mean we also did during the fight.
I've always wanted to see this one again. I'm in it. :))) About 1/3 way in, I'm the guy interviewed showing what our weapons are made from, explaining armour, etc. *grin* -THL Asbrand of Norway, Shire of Owl's Nest, Meridies
This has some of the best battle footage caught by TV! I particularly loved the sally forth to attack the battering ram, and the harpsichord dropped on the covered seige enginge!
Normally large wars have a bath house. Gulf Wars is one of those wars which have bath houses which have modern showers. Toilets are of the portable type.
i missed the Estrella War this year. This'll have to do. Well, maybe if they have another writer's strike they can telecast some of these. Beats watching the local sports teams...
@Pilsudczykk There are a few reasons for this. First of all, were are the Society For Creative Anacronism (Anachronism= something out of its place and time). Second, because we are an all-encompassing group, we try to accomodate people of all budgets. (not everyone has the funds to buy/skills to build truly accurate armor. And third, armor must be adapted to certain safety standards (like the grills/face masks in helmets). And fourth, people are allowed to create their own coat of arms.
Continued, further demonstrating the validity of SCA's rattan wasters taped up to look like weapons: "A more or less informal and friendly type of tournament fight was the Behourd, which frequently used wooden or rebated swords or even ones made out of whalebone (which were sometimes given leather guards and decorated to make them appear like steel blades). These combats were mostly fought between esquires or knights in training."
This SCA stuff looks pretty awesome, yeah. I, myself almost joined the SCA but I figured I'd go for the NVG(New Varangian Guard) instead. It's a smaller group, so we don't have the massive, awesome fights like the SCA does, but we use very different equipment. We use steel weapons and periodically accurate equipment, but we have to be thoroughly trained so we don't smack each other up D: Also, we let anyone train, but they've gotta be 16 - and authorised - before they can fight in public :D
@gigasloth Awwwwsome :D By the way are you allowed to wear full armor? Because I heard a guy called Sir Alexis (I think thats his name) he wear full and real armor....sometimes
@KanivalFreak Best advice I ever got was in three parts: Don't swear fealty, don't join a household and don't volunteer for any offices for your first year. See it all before you commit. Pick a name before one gets picked for you. Always remember how much fun you had on your first days in the SCA and make other people feel that way. Good luck to ya Kanival! I'll cya on the field I'm sure.
I have been involved in the SCA off and on since the late 1970's. The England college of heralds consulting the SCA college has been part of the lore for most of that time. I would need to contact the SCA college, but I heard it while hanging out with heralds. I can tell you the SCA does take this sort of research very seriously, mainly because they tend to be rather OCD nerds and are compelled for accuracy. Do I have specific proof of cases? No, but the veracity is high. Next event I go to ..
A wonderful group!!!
Never heard of SCA looks very cool, I would have wanted to come and watch the event I love medieval battles =D
Come and play! The more the merrier! (Lady Freydis Wolvesbrat)
*sqee of glee* FINALLY! A SCA vis that does all the explaining for me! It bugs me a little that there wasn't much more than fighting fighting fighting, but it's still REALLY good! Now if only I could show my teachers....
Hip Hip, HUZZAH! Long live the SCA!
Future Heavy/Rapier fighter
An Tir
Best SCA video I've ever seen... Funny, while actually showing what goes on. Pretty cool.
Just joined a group at my college for this...AND I AM SO EXCITED!!!
Oh, to be in your shoes!!!! SO MUCH to see and learn and try. I am so happy for you, it's been the light of much of my life!
Part 1:
Pennsic is INCREDIBLE, no matter what the age. I'm only 16 meaning I can't do the fighting or drink, but Pennsic is the highlight of my year. I get to see people from EVERY WARE and have found a guy that I have a major crush on.
You're welcome! LOL 25 year veteren here. Keep coming!!!!!
Great video! Makes me miss the SCA all the more!
There are advantages and disadvantages to each method. One nice thing about SCA fighting is that with the emphasis on safety, it allows more people to participate.
Went to my first event this year in Lumberton and now I'm hooked. Awesome people and had a memorable time. :)
i'm attending my very first SCA function tomorrow and i could not be more excited
I'm going to Pennsic for the first time ever this year...it's going to be the best thing in the history of best things!
Man this brings back memories
I encountered the Kingdom here in Mississippi. 100% intend to join up as a fencer!
i love the SCA. i onl just started a year agao, but it is so much fun. GO ATLANTIA.
Im going to my first SCA this friday! Im so excited!
thats awesome. I play airsoft for this same kinda thrill. Sure airsoft isnt as up close and personal, but its still a rush. I just wish airsoft would get some positive press like this. I may actually look into this. Is this expensive to get into? Are there any events like this in FL?
Yes, hon, you are in the kingdom of Trimeris, I believe. We're there! The adrenalin thrill of the battle is why many of us show up!!! SCA.org for information!
Ahhhhh! This brings back memories!
This is pretty cool. I'd love to be apart of such an event. It would be even better if most of the actors had at least some swordsmanship training. But it's still very exciting!
HEY! We aren't actors, we are genuinely bad at fighting. We do it for real, there is no script; and we have our warriors and our WEEKEND warriors. All have basic training, but only some have skill. I was a weekend warrior for years. I HOPE I helped. LOL You need to watch the crown tournies, where the most skilled fight to be king. Now THAT is some action you'd love!
This is one of the best news coverage videos I've seen of the SCA.
--Baroness Flora of Ponte Alto in the Kingdom of Atlantia
The SCA was some of the most enjoyable times of my life...I miss them.
As someone who has been in the SCA for a long time, a couple comments. Yes, the SCA isn't entirely historically accurate- but that also means it is easier for new people to get started w/ out costing a fortune. You can be as accurate as you choose to be. Some major advantages and disadvantages to that. Second- the people and sense of community are what keep us coming back. The history and education and activities are wonderful, but it is the people that make it great.
A very nice primer to educate people, and even if it is a rather old video, not a whole lot has changed.
Great. I specially enjoyed the big battle at the end.
I concur that this is the best mass media coverage we've ever seen. Send this to your friends! The 8 min clip will say more about the SCA than you can in the same time.
Lord Nicu ho Choriskardia
Vivat Ansteorra!
Caid refugee in Nordsteorra
Depends on a lot of things, length, being one of the contributing factors
..........only in the SCA will you find a harpischord being thrown out of a castle onto a volley of soldiers in a veiled wagon.
This is why I love the SCA.
SCA-dian child here (now 21). I just happen to know the veiled lady on horseback at 4:49, that's Jennae (sp?). She and my mom has been good friends since the early days of the SCA.
It's good to see the SCA being viewed in a positive way and by Sunday Morning no doubt!
It is Claubuza. We always have a blast at war and at Tourneys. Come on down and play with us someday.
Ok that looks Awesome!! I want to play!!!
You know, I was born into the SCA, and I've loved every min of it. Now if I could just convince my inlaws its not just a hobby! lol
I get to go to my first war in July. So excited!
there is also boffer tourney, where the kids use really squishy padded things that resemble small extra squishy pugil sticks.
WOW! These look like so much fun. When I come of agee, I am soooo joining the local group, the shire of Thamesreach.
Me and my mom are going to the revel tomorrow. Should be fun!
That looks like a lot of fun.
I was taught by the guy at 4:06. They most likely interviewed him because his name was real big with us, as he was an insanely great fighter with flourintine, but he's Baron or something like that now. I miss those days, but hopefully I can relieve them as son of Lochier!
lol looks like lots of fun.
Fun documentary. :D
This really is a great spot on Gulf Wars and the SCA in general.
Dude, this gives me an idea of what i missed out on during the most recent Gulf Wars event
Being a member o the SCA myself
I would spend money just to experience this!! i don't know but i feel like something is calling me into the battlefield, i've had this since i was a kid the lust for battle.
Middle Kingdom brat, born and raised. Recently moved to Texas, so maybe I should look in to my local Ansteorra group, eh? My family always made the long trek down to Gulf War, looks like I'm much closer these days. :D
"Containing soldiers...who are all killed with a hammer."
That hammer guy DID kick some ass xD
@Butler309 Actually in the UK we do occasionally use well trained horses and riders in combat against Saxon Shield walls for the 'Battle of Hastings' show.
Gulf Wars just started today...good luck to all there, see you on the battlefield Monday
I love how I found this when This Highness Gunar is prince of Trimaris again. XD
I never had the honor to go to Gulf War, only Lillies War. I've only my rising star, but I'm a proud member of Wolf Star, Ansteorra. I love the SCA, I think it funny to see a documentary on them lol! ^^
"and they don't hit each other full force"
Yes we do. Watch some of my videos.
I only hit RHINOS full force!
When I was a Herald back in the mid 1980's, WE consulted the English College of Heralds, not the other way around. OUR Heraldic Arms and Devices CANNOT conflict with Existing English Arms.
that looks awesome
Holy shit that looks like so much fun. Also looks like it could put a decent dent in your pocket book.
I hate being broke/unemployed.
Oh, this old video. :) I'm in it. I'm the guy describing my rattan sword, helmet, and armour. Wow, that was a long time ago. :-D
And as I scroll down through the comments...I see where I already commented such on this video...11 years ago! ;-)
@@asbrand haha that’s so cool
Nice costumes. LOL
This looks as medieval as movies such like "Braveheart".
How about a medieval version of "The Biggest Looser". Some of you guys really need it...
lol This actually looked like a lot of fun. Are they still doing these? This video seemed a little old... I hope this is still going on. I'd love to at least go watch one!
I personally don't have any footage of ARMA, But there was an episode of "Modern Marvels" on the History Channel that profiled the history of Knives axes & Swords & it showed a couple of members of ARMA giving a demonstration on the different uses of different swords
Orm!!!!! Nice job buddy. Go NOVA!!! Orm is part of my group by the way; Seawinds (Corpus Christi, TX) in Ansteorra.
7:12
Damn, hammerguy really went to town on those plebs.
The early Irish Celt guys were also pretty awesome. If I were to join, I would definitely be looking for those guys.
They didn't mention the "sexy bruise contest" after the fighting though. Still fantastic. I really miss doing this stuff.
Wow. Brutal big guy whackin' away at :58.
"The 15th century “Book of Tournaments” refers to using “a rebated sword such as is used in a tourney” and stated that both the sword and club should not exceed the length of one arm. “It should be four fingers wide, so that it cannot pass through the eye-slot of the helm, and the two edges ought to be as thick as a finger’s thickness. And so that it will not be too heavy, it should be hollowed out in the middle and rebated in front and all in one piece from the crosspiece to the end.”
Huzzah!! Very nice War!
SCA uses a motto, "We're not trying to hurt our friends, we're trying to kill them." It's a blend of European martial arts and a fencing-style score system, what they mean is that they try to 'kill' the other person according to the rules and the rules exist to protect participants from serious injury. You're right, the weapons aren't strictly accurate but it allows for more people to enjoy the sport without serious risk. Check out Russian Paladin LARP if you want hardcore steel weapons or EMP.
It isn't supposed to look specifically like a certain time and place. also, as it is open to people with any budget, some have to piece together "armor" from hockey gear and plastic barrels, so obviously it's not always completly historically acurate. There is an attempt to recreate aspects of history, though, and it is as much an educational program as it is a recreational one.
so fun :) How many the bamboo sword weighs?
Modious, if i'm not mistaken, is a VP of CBS in houstin.
The most intelligent children are the most adult. The most intelligent adults are the most childish. These people have never forgotten the value of play.
sca kicks ass
"Silence is Golden, Duct Tape is Silver" :)
a lot of them are also wearing several layers of clothing under an oversized chainmail. also a lot of them are wearing oversized armor.
hahaha! i joined in australias kingdom a few weeks ago. the best, most ridiculous fun in the world!
"Silence is Golden, Duck Tape is Silver"...:D
My dad was part of the SCA. I think that's pretty cool. I wanna join them.
Its kinda hard to explain the intensity of fighting to a mundane, but this does a decent job of it. CAID!
Awesome stuff. Although that guy was mistaken. Rattan isn't a type of bamboo. There's no such thing as solid bamboo. Rattan is a type of cane. Very fibrous which makes dent instead of snapping or splintering. Good choice for SCA weapons.
Kevlar even has trouble stopping a knife.
awesome!! there are these kind of groups in southamerica??
This is super kewl. Reminds me of DAoC!
wow, indoor plumbing at an SCA Event? since when? I need to go there...
One more year until heavy for me, I've been fighting Youth and doing archery for years. I can't wait to swing rattan and charge the lines at Pennsic... Long live the SCA!
-Lord Anges Ceadchathach, Barony of Dragonship Haven, East Kingdom.
this is freaKin AWESOME! where do i sign up!?
Oh, we are not randomly running into each other and hitting where we can. The fact that you got disorientated while watching the video doesn't mean we also did during the fight.
I've always wanted to see this one again. I'm in it. :))) About 1/3 way in, I'm the guy interviewed showing what our weapons are made from, explaining armour, etc. *grin*
-THL Asbrand of Norway, Shire of Owl's Nest, Meridies
And you did a great job!
-Dametta, Barony of Borealis, An Tir
This has some of the best battle footage caught by TV! I particularly loved the sally forth to attack the battering ram, and the harpsichord dropped on the covered seige enginge!
Wow this is awesome
-Rory Aethelwulf, Horsemen of Judgement Keep, West Kingdom.
Can there be anything more melodious than the sound of rattan against helms? *sigh* lol
Normally large wars have a bath house. Gulf Wars is one of those wars which have bath houses which have modern showers. Toilets are of the portable type.
i missed the Estrella War this year. This'll have to do. Well, maybe if they have another writer's strike they can telecast some of these. Beats watching the local sports teams...
this looks like fun
@Pilsudczykk There are a few reasons for this. First of all, were are the Society For Creative Anacronism (Anachronism= something out of its place and time). Second, because we are an all-encompassing group, we try to accomodate people of all budgets. (not everyone has the funds to buy/skills to build truly accurate armor. And third, armor must be adapted to certain safety standards (like the grills/face masks in helmets). And fourth, people are allowed to create their own coat of arms.
This looks like fun.
omg! pennsic! started. :D i'm so happy. pennsic is awesome
Continued, further demonstrating the validity of SCA's rattan wasters taped up to look like weapons: "A more or less informal and friendly type of tournament fight was the Behourd, which frequently used wooden or rebated swords or even ones made out of whalebone (which were sometimes given leather guards and decorated to make them appear like steel blades). These combats were mostly fought between esquires or knights in training."
Nice I will admit this actualy looks like it would be pretty cool to do but is it in canada?
This SCA stuff looks pretty awesome, yeah.
I, myself almost joined the SCA but I figured I'd go for the NVG(New Varangian Guard) instead. It's a smaller group, so we don't have the massive, awesome fights like the SCA does, but we use very different equipment. We use steel weapons and periodically accurate equipment, but we have to be thoroughly trained so we don't smack each other up D:
Also, we let anyone train, but they've gotta be 16 - and authorised - before they can fight in public :D
omg that looks really fun wish i could go to 1
@gigasloth
Awwwwsome :D
By the way are you allowed to wear full armor? Because I heard a guy called Sir Alexis (I think thats his name) he wear full and real armor....sometimes
Yay, the SCA doesn't have much on youtube, and this is the best by far.
@KanivalFreak
Best advice I ever got was in three parts:
Don't swear fealty, don't join a household and don't volunteer for any offices for your first year. See it all before you commit.
Pick a name before one gets picked for you.
Always remember how much fun you had on your first days in the SCA and make other people feel that way.
Good luck to ya Kanival! I'll cya on the field I'm sure.
I have been involved in the SCA off and on since the late 1970's. The England college of heralds consulting the SCA college has been part of the lore for most of that time. I would need to contact the SCA college, but I heard it while hanging out with heralds. I can tell you the SCA does take this sort of research very seriously, mainly because they tend to be rather OCD nerds and are compelled for accuracy. Do I have specific proof of cases? No, but the veracity is high. Next event I go to ..