Lochac Fencingby Don Dameon Greybeardpublished 15 Dec 2017 My first S.C.A. event was Rowany Festival 1986, but even before that time I had made Edmund’s acquaintance through the same group of friends that dragged me along to that event (for my own good, or so they said). I attended the occasional event and then at another […]
By Silfren the Singer and ibn Jelal Originally published in Punta Dritta November AS XXXVIII (2003)Republished in Punta Dritta July 2007 ASXLII (2007) This isn’t “The Gospel According To The Guild of Defence”, but the thoughts of two Guildmasters, Silfren and ibn Jelal, who played the first prizes in Lochac and have examined many since. […]
by François Henri GuyonOriginally published in Punta Dritta June/July AS XXXVI (2001) The secret blow has always been a part of the teaching of Civilian Combat. Certain blows used at the correct time that are unable to be parried, or parries that will destroy any attack. Men who purported to know such blows were treated […]
By Fergus MacTighearnainOriginally published in Punta Dritta June / July AS XXXVI (2001) Greetings everyone, I would like to share with everyone the results of the cutting test I performed at Valhalla this weekend. The test cutting subject was a 40 lbs. room temperature pork hind quarter, which was then covered with one (1) layer […]