[Regia-NA] Regia Combat (was Greetings)

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Shots to the thigh are legal (they're normally called "legshots" in SCA
combat).  The knee and below are not legal targets though many people throw
such blows due to poor targeting.  The knee not being a legal target dates
back to an early high mucky-muck who had knee problems.

In single combat, using a shield as a weapon or to push an opponent is
frowned upon, though shields are often used to block or tie up an opponent's
sword arm.  In melee,  shields are often used for pushing opponents, if not
outright slamming into opponents to break the enemy line in a charge.

As with any re-enactment group, conventions grow over time depending on the
opinions of those in charge.

--charlotte mayhew



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> There's also legshots, which are not legal in the SCA, but might be pretty
> tempting if the opponent was close enough...
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> >Subject: Re: Re: [Regia-NA] Regia Combat (was Greetings)
> >Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 07:21:20 +0200 (CEST)
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> >I was with holding because the two systems are different in most ways,
and
> >I didn't want to compare apples and oranges.  Last time I fought SCA
style,
> >a few years ago, it was illegal to shieldbash someone, that is to use
your
> >shield offensively like a weapon.  Thus no pushing.  So you could get in
> >close and perform the miracle back-of-the-head shot.  I personally don't
> >think it would practical, because...
> >1) You have to get in close to execute the manuver, thus making you more
> >vulnerable.  Why do I want to get inside someone that I know can do the
> >same back to me?  And if I have an advantage of a distance, I would use
it
> >at length and not put myself in jeopardy of someone else's shorter range.
> >I too think it is an SCA-ism, as if you have ever seen two heavily
armored
> >fighters, covered by door shields, then you would see the only opening is
> >the head...and if they can't push against one-another, then the means
close
> >in and attack the most exposed target...the head.
> >2)  I don't think you could get in a killing blow with that
attack...wound,
> >yes, but not kill.
> >Bill
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