Martial RUM 2022 hosted by the Shire of Narrental on June 18, 2022
Aggression for the Compassionate (taught by Jaime von Atzinger) 1 hour
Description: Competitive martial arts are as much a mental contest as a physical one. For some of us, our first fight is to simply be ok with fighting. This discussion class will explore some of the emotional barriers that can limit enjoyment and competitive potential
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Aluminum Shield Painting Front and Back (taught by Anne Mulligan) 1 hour
Description: In This class I will teach how I paint and seal Aluminum shields without adding weight. This is an SCA specific style of shield finishing. I will go over the paints used. I will teach how to fuax paint the back of the shield to look like wood.
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Archery Marshal Administration (taught by Dietrich von Hamburg) 1 hour
Description: When and how to report. Who to report to. What to do with all of the paperwork. Who to ask for help. All of the not-on-the-range stuff that Archery Marshals need to do.
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Archery Marshal in Training class (taught by Dietrich von Hamburg) 1 hour
Description: Any Archery Marshal in Training or anyone interested in becoming one can learn about the reasons we do stuff and what to do with all the paperwork.
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Armored Marshal Rule Review (taught by Cellach mac Cormaic) 1 hour
Description: A refresher on the rules and procedures for Armored Marshals. Will also count for signatures for Armored MITs
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Basic Shield Wall Maneuvers (taught by Dawood al-tayyib al-samari) 1 hour
Description: Come learn how to be part of the Shield Wall!
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Battlefield Medicine and Prosthetics (taught by Elisabeta Fischer) 1 hour
Description: Advancements in battlefield medical care and the use of prosthetics during the middle ages.
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Care & Feeding of the Crossbow (taught by Padraig MacRaighne) 1 hour
Description: Discussion of maintaining, inspecting, and shooting crossbows of several common types. Discussion will include ammunition (Bolts, Quarrels, or Arrows) may include safety concerns for shorter ranges.
Handout Fee: $1
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Combat Archery Tactics For Melee (taught by Arnora in Skarpa) 1 hour
Description: In this class we will be going over the best ways to utilize combat archery in a variety of different melee scenarios. We will go over topics such as the best place to have combat archers shoot from in different scenarios, who should the combat archers t
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CPAP at Pennsic (taught by Phillip the Pilgrim) 1 hour
Description: More and more people are coming to camping events like Pennsic, where using commercial power for things like CPAP machines is difficult or impossible to manage. Based on 20+ years of CPAP usage and 25+ years as an amateur radio operator, I’ll show you how
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Field of Vision in Melee (taught by Pellinor of Shadowed Stars) 1 hour
Description: We will be discussing field of vision in a melee line and beyond in a larger battle. How can you practice not having tunnel vision and what it will do for you.
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Fighting the Four Archetypes (taught by Adam Comyn) 1 hour
Description: Independent of any particular weapon style or school of fighting, an opponent can be classified along two dimensions: their willfulness and their aggressiveness. You do it, and so does your opponent. Importantly, there is no wrong quadrant to start from p
Requirements: Bring weapons and armor if we have room to spar. Otherwise, no requirements.
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Gnostyl versus The World (taught by Adam Comyn) 1 hour
Description: Guleterra Gnostyl is the oft-forgotten author of the best and briefest rapier manual yet discovered. He is also the only one who owns up to the fact that every manual keeps rehashing the same tired arguments about “the one true way” of fighting. This deli
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InFighting & GroundFighting Tips and Tricks (taught by William of Fairhaven) 1 hour
Description: This class will cover position fighting at extremely close ranges, fighting downed opponents and how to fight standing opponents when you are on the ground – this class is open to all but if you want to do some practical work, please come armored and read
Requirements: This class is for students of all levels who just want to get some better understanding of how the techniques of In Fighting and Groud Fighting work within the SCA combat rules. All are welcome – any skill level is welcome.
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Introduction to Sword and Buckler for Cut and Thru (taught by AElfred of Chester) 1 hour
Description: In this class the students will work on drills teaching the basics of offense using the sword and buckler in cut and thrust combat.
Requirements: All participants must have full cut and thrust armor and a sword and buckler suitable for cut and thrust combat.
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Making a Drop tester (taught by Brusten de Bearsul) 1 hour
Description: How to make your own rapier armor drop tester. Will have ten pins to make up to ten drop tester rods which attendees make take home if they pay the material fee. Power tools and adhesives will be in use in the class so appropriate garb is requested for s
Material Fee: $11
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Rapier: Teaching New People from the Ground Up (taught by Christina Noëlle) 1.5 hour
Description: Class will discuss issues related to teaching new rapier combatants. Literally from the ground up, starting with footwork and finishing up with a few notes about headspace.
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Steady Forward Pressure (taught by Cellach mac Cormaic) 1 hour
Description: How to apply constant, forward pressure to keep your opponent off balance. This class is oriented towards Armored Sword & Shield combat, but it’s applicable to all weapons forms.
Requirements: Bring a rattan weapon and shield.
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The Peerage Process (Middle Kingdom) (taught by William of Fairhaven) 1.5 hour
Description: Ever wonder how the process of becoming a peer works? Count William of Fairhaven, KSCA OP, CB takes you through the process including polling on candidates, advocating for candidates, possibles paths to peerage and more. Open to non-peers and peers. A loo
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Train Like You Mean It (taught by William of Fairhaven) 1.5 hour
Description: This class lays out a path for anyone who wants to improve in martial activities (heavy/rapier). It covers a wide range of topics including training, drills, getting Knighted, dealing with jerks in the sport and focusing on improving your skills.
Requirements: No requirements other than an interest in martial activities in the SCA (heavy or rapier). Being an authorized fighter is not a requirement to take this class as it also acts as a primer for combat activities in general.