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Getting Into The Thick of The Action!
« on: 2013-10-21, 03:20:16 »
As some of you may not know I am just beginning to get into Medieval activity. I have alway had a fascination with it. But as I become of age I look past the the books and tales and search for a "piece of the action". But... I do not know the way... And that brings me to the question. I would like to start joining(when I turn 18, which is 2 years from now.) SCA events and learn medieval Martial Arts. Know of any local PA groups? Or even better joining one of you? For I would find more comfort among my comrades. Also, what gear would I need head to toe. I have a "heavy duty SCA helmet" but thats it. And i constantly browse on by-the-sword, medievalcollectables, and albion swords. I figured maybe buy flat riveted chainmail. But anyway I would love to know where to start when I turn 18.
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Re: Getting Into The Thick of The Action!
« Reply #1 on: 2013-10-21, 13:49:10 »
Thorsteinn or LrdMurchadh are probably the ones to ask for SCA stuff. I know you can get in on "youth combat" before you are 18 with parental consent. Beyond that... I don't know.
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Re: Getting Into The Thick of The Action!
« Reply #2 on: 2013-10-21, 15:18:11 »

There might be some WMA/HEMA options up there too, in addition to SCA, but I don't know off the top of my head. The ones that spring to mind are MEMAG in eastern MD, and NYHFA, up in NY, both of which will be impractical due to distance. But study groups start up all the time, or you can start your own.

The SCA has groups all over the place, so it probably wouldn't be hard to meet up with them and see what they have to offer locally.
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Re: Getting Into The Thick of The Action!
« Reply #3 on: 2013-10-21, 18:22:02 »
Quote from: Sir Aiden on 2013-10-21, 03:20:16
As some of you may not know I am just beginning to get into Medieval activity. I have alway had a fascination with it. But as I become of age I look past the the books and tales and search for a "piece of the action". But... I do not know the way... And that brings me to the question. I would like to start joining(when I turn 18, which is 2 years from now.) SCA events and learn medieval Martial Arts. Know of any local PA groups? Or even better joining one of you? For I would find more comfort among my comrades. Also, what gear would I need head to toe. I have a "heavy duty SCA helmet" but thats it. And i constantly browse on by-the-sword, medievalcollectables, and albion swords. I figured maybe buy flat riveted chainmail. But anyway I would love to know where to start when I turn 18.

What part of PA are you in and I will locate a local group for you and let you know how I found it...Also you can start playing SCA now and even fight...the legal age to fight is 16 with parental permission...but let me look some things up and I will let you know...just let me know where you are..County and all..


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Re: Getting Into The Thick of The Action!
« Reply #4 on: 2013-10-21, 18:48:09 »
Quote from: James Anderson III on 2013-10-21, 13:49:10
Thorsteinn or LrdMurchadh are probably the ones to ask for SCA stuff. I know you can get in on "youth combat" before you are 18 with parental consent. Beyond that... I don't know.

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Re: Getting Into The Thick of The Action!
« Reply #5 on: 2013-10-21, 19:06:30 »
Fort Washington, PA. Like outside Philly
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Re: Getting Into The Thick of The Action!
« Reply #6 on: 2013-10-21, 20:02:17 »
I'm also SCA in East Kingdom for the Barony of the Bridge. I am centered in New England but if you have questions, please ask Aiden. You are lucky to be in PA where we host Pennsic War. :)
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Re: Getting Into The Thick of The Action!
« Reply #7 on: 2013-10-21, 20:31:43 »
Pennsic Wars hmm... I'll definitly look into that. Say in two years from now, Lord Dane, would you mind us accompanying you in this event? Just so we would feel more comfortable among a brethren and to give us the jiff on how things work? And by accompany I mean find and meet you there and make camp? I don't know about the camp thing because I always see tents in videos and images. Where is the pennsic wars?
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Re: Getting Into The Thick of The Action!
« Reply #8 on: 2013-10-21, 20:42:14 »
we could do it next year, ill be sixteen, but i dont know if that would work.
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Re: Getting Into The Thick of The Action!
« Reply #9 on: 2013-10-21, 20:48:35 »
(Lol I could just walk down stairs and tell him this) but Lets wait a few years because you and I don't have the gear.
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Re: Getting Into The Thick of The Action!
« Reply #10 on: 2013-10-21, 21:14:24 »
Quote from: Sir Aiden on 2013-10-21, 20:31:43
Pennsic Wars hmm... I'll definitly look into that. Say in two years from now, Lord Dane, would you mind us accompanying you in this event? Just so we would feel more comfortable among a brethren and to give us the jiff on how things work? And by accompany I mean find and meet you there and make camp? I don't know about the camp thing because I always see tents in videos and images. Where is the pennsic wars?

Under 18 must be accompanied by guardians and register as fighters if you are going to participate in heavy list combat. Pennsic War is annual and a big thing in SCA. Some of us here have attended in past. I fight typically with my combat group "Order of the Lily Cross" or The Order in SCA. Get your feet wet with a local group to learn the rigors of rattan fighting. Then you will be better apt for something like Pennsic (which is a blast when its full- 10,000 SCA fighters taking to field). Groups register mostly depending which kingdom they serve or region of that kingdom. www.sca.org (so you get an idea). Pennsic is held in western PA (Slippery Rock) but subject to renewal of our lease agreement. Pennsic is a 2 week function.

I haven't been there for 2 years due to time constraints. My Group or Barony is always there. You may always visit the encampments as individuals.   
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Re: Getting Into The Thick of The Action!
« Reply #11 on: 2013-10-21, 21:30:42 »
To give you an idea of the scale of Pennsic...



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Re: Getting Into The Thick of The Action!
« Reply #12 on: 2013-10-21, 22:34:52 »
😍 just look at it
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Re: Getting Into The Thick of The Action!
« Reply #13 on: 2013-10-21, 22:40:21 »
Most SCA events occur on weekends depending on how active your region or kingdom is. Check for your local groups in PA on www.sca.org. Good place to start.
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Re: Getting Into The Thick of The Action!
« Reply #14 on: 2013-10-21, 23:52:13 »
Thanks! All of your help is mist appreciated! Best to start off on the right foot rather than the wrong one!
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