TOURNAMENTS & RULESETS
COMPETITIONS
Sidesword
(steel, open)
Saturday/sabato
Weapons: Steel sparring-safe Rapiers or Sideswords (bring your own/ portate le vostre)
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Weapon simulator total length:
100-115cm (37-43,5in)
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Weapon simulator total weight:
1.05-1.30kg (2.3-2.9lbs)
Primary Targets:
Head, Torso.
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Disabling Targets :
Head.
Forbidden Targets :
Hands
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Contact level:
Intention to strike, no intention to harm.
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Protective gear standards:
Knee and elbow rigid protectors, cup/breast guard, fencing or HEMA jacket (350N+ recommended) with adequate protection level, fencing mask, back of head protector, HEMA or protective gloves, gorget.
Blackfencer Longsword(open)
Saturday/sabato
Weapons: Blackfencer synthetic Longswords or Federschwerts (loaners available on site/ dissponibili anche da prestare)
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Primary Targets:
Head, Torso.
Disabling Targets:
Head.
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Forbidden Targets:
Hands.
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Contact level:
Light contact / demonstration of skill
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Protective gear standards:
Knee and elbow protectors, cup/breast guard recommended, fencing mask or HEMA headgear, gorget, back of head protector, protective gloves.
Longsword
(steel, open)
Sunday/domenica
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Weapons: Steel sparring-safe Longswords or Federschwerts (bring your own/ portate le vostre)
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Weapon simulator total length:
120-135cm (47.2-51.6in)
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Weapon simulator total weight:
1.35-1.60kg (3.0-3.5lbs)
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Primary Targets:
Head, Torso.
Disabling Targets:
Head.
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Contact level:
Intention to strike, no intention to harm.
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Protective gear standards:
Knee and elbow rigid protectors, cup/breast guard, shinguards, gorget, fencing or HEMA jacket (350N+ recommended) with adequate protection level, fencing mask or HEMA headgear, back of head protector, gorget, HEMA-specific heavy gloves.
HEMA Games
The Elite Triathlon
Sword and Companion
Master yourself and your opponent in the fastest paced fights: you will choose between an earlier or later period Sword and pair it with a companion!
Fechtschule Longsword
First Bloom fencing with the Longsword in fechtshule fashion:
Strike first, make them "bleed", but dealing a deadly blow will kick you out in disgrace!
Deed of Arms
A knightly challenge: fight with Sword, Spear and Pollaxe with a special continuous fencing ruleset that simulates the presence of armor!