Eastern
- Full contact with blunt steel weapons
- Valid targets: head, shoulders, upper arms, body down to the knee
- Suited to both duels and large-scale battles
- Foundation style for all new fighters
Huscarl
- Builds on Eastern with expanded target zones
- Additional valid targets: forearms, hands, below the knee
- Demands tighter guard and more precise footwork
- More technically demanding, rewards disciplined fighters
Engagements
- Skirmish: small group or one-on-one combat
- Mass battle: hundreds of fighters per side
- Events range from local UK meets to international competitions
- We compete in both formats throughout the year
Shield Wall
- Coordinated defensive and offensive formation
- Requires trust and communication between fighters
- Positioning and timing are as important as individual skill
- Core to mass battle strategy