The Barony of Starkhafn’s
Collegium of the Desert
July 27 and 28, 2002
"COMBAT" CLASSES
HEAVY COMBAT FOR THE FEMALE PHYSIQUE
A discussion and activity-based class, focusing on the physical differences
between male and female fighters, and combat and training techniques to
make combat for females less stressful on the body. For female fighters
with in-armor experience, or trainers of female fighters. Please
bring specific problems to the class so we can work out the solutions.
2 hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: TBA
Teacher: Viscountess Krysta MacIntyre, OP -- Atenveldt
HISTORIC POLE WEAPON TECHNIQUES
Hands-on workshop focusing on pole weapon techniques from period manuscripts.
Please bring 6 foot pole weapons or rattan sticks to learn with.
Armor not required, but useful for full speed contact afterwards.
2 Hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: $1.50
Teacher: Sir Iain McClennan - Caid
HISTORIC GERMAN LONG SWORD TECHNIQUES
Hands-on workshop focusing on longsword techniques from German manuscripts.
Please bring swords or rattan blanks to learn with. Armor not required,
but useful for full speed contact afterwards.
2 Hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: $1.50
Teacher: Sir Iain McClennan - Caid
WORKING WITH THE WORRY IN FIGHTING THAT KNIGHT!
Learn how to fight without worry. We will discuss some basic
fighting techniques with Great Weapon, Sword & Shield in a tourney
when fighting someone you don't think you can win against. Learn
how to relax and enjoy the fight, win, lose, or draw.
2 Hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisites: Must be at least 18 years of age. Bring
your armor and weapons, we will do some fighting if time permits.
Student Fee: None
Teacher: THL Marcellus Von Drachenklaue -- Caid
WAR UNIT TACTICS IN THE SCA
We will discuss preparing for and fighting as one cohesive unit within
the confines of the SCA. Class to include training drills, unit composition,
commands and control.
2 Hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisites: None
Student Fee: None
Teacher: Madra O’Gehenna, Leader of Black Talon -- Caid
INTRODUCTION TO COMBAT FIELD WORKERS
Basic instruction for Marshal-in-training, Herald-in-training, Medic-in-
training, Water-bearer-in-training, and Lysts Page.
3 hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: None
Teacher: Baron Aldred vonLechsend aus Froschheim, OP - Caid
BASIC LYSTS
Everything you need to know to run lysts at an SCA event.
3 hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: None
Teacher: Baroness Melasandra Sandifer, OP - Caid
ABSOLUTELY BEGINNING CHAIN MAILLE CONSTRUCTION
We will start with the materials needed to make springs, from types
of pliers and gauges of wire (examples will be displayed and demonstrated).
Next, we will discuss cutting the links and demonstrate methods to accomplish
this feat. “Four in One” and “Six in One” construction will be demonstrated,
and all students will be given a bunch of links to play with. Handouts
will be distributed showing the two patterns demonstrated and other patterns.
Instructors will provide wire, cut links, and some pliers. It is suggested
that participants bring along 2 pair of pliers for personal use, if they
do not wish to wait while sharing the pairs that will be provided for group
use and practice.
2 Hours
Class Limit: 20
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: $4.50
Teachers: Lady Lann-Valdis O’Davoreanne – Atenveldt AND Lady Aodhnait
inghean mhic Charthaigh - Caid
BASIC ARMOR MAKING
Basic skills needed to get started armoring: dishing, curling,
edge rolling, etc. Patterns for various pieces will be available
to copy. Students will need to bring posterboard and a pencil to
copy patterns.
2 hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: $2.00
Teacher: Albrecht von Kallenberg – Caid
FIELD HERALDRY
Everything you need to know about field heraldry in the SCA.
From your role in the eric to organizing the field heraldry for a Crown
Tournament. Class handouts include forms, crib sheets and practice
after class.
2 hours
Class Limit: 100
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: None
Teacher: THL Miguel Esteban Franco de Los Rios - Caid
HOW TO RUB YOUR FIGHTER
Students will pair up to practice techniques to relieve battle fatigue.
This is a basic sports injury massage course. Help ease your fighters
aches and pains once they get out of armor.
2 hours
No Class Limit (students must be in pairs)
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: None
Teacher: Lady Mercy of the Healing Hands - Caid
HOW TO FEED YOUR FIGHTER
This class will focus on the hands-on preparation of some ideal tournament
foods, easy to prepare and store and perfect for your hungry fighter, either
at a tourney or at war. All food will be prepared and eaten during
the class.
2 hours
Class Limit: 15
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: $2.00
Teacher: Lady Melisande de Frayne - Caid
STORY TELLING: SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE WAR: How to Tell
a “No S**t, There I Was” Story
So people turn away just as you are trying to tell them about the most
perfect moment of your life in the SCA. Do not despair! There are actually
very few techniques needed in order to tell the biggest battle story of
the war. Even students who do not wish to tell their story in class should
come prepared to talk about themselves! 2 Hours
Class Limit: 10
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: $1.00
Teacher: Countess Jarla Seanachie - Caid
RED BELT BARDIC: What Makes a Good Squire / Apprentice / Protégé?
Tales Historical, Hysterical & H'inspiring
A brand new class! Hear the tales that inspired past generations
of squires to tighten their not-yet-red belts and fling themselves fearlessly
into the fray. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll never look at a literature
textbook the same way again. Learn to use terms like "leoflic lindwiga"
correctly! Who the hell were Wiglaf, Estelmo and Ohtar, anyway? What did
Prince Valiant have to *do* to Gawain to get knighted?
2 Hours
Class minimum size: 5
Prerequisite: Bring water
Student Fee: $1.00
Teacher: Countess Ealasaid NiChlurain - Caid
LANDSKNECHTS: THE WAY OF THE KRIEGSHERREN -- cancelled
KAMPFRINGEN AND RINGENKUNST: Period grappling, sport, and self-defense forms -- cancelled
INTRO TO HEAVY COMBAT ARCHERY -- cancelled
BOFFER DEPUTY TRAINING -- cancelled
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