SIDESWORD TOURNAMENT
Ideally suited for personal defence or warfare, the Sidesword is a single handed sword of just under three feet in length, and is traditionally used with either a small buckler, dagger or cloak in the left hand. Our tournament allows for all these variations.
The Sidesword competition is a light tournament, fought in minimum safety kit with fencing masks to protect the head. The choice of historical school and style is open to the combatants. Fighters may draw on both historical and modern resources describing the historical German, Italian or English styles of fighting. Their interpretation and skill will be pitted against others until there is one clear winner. That fighter will be awarded the prize for Sidesword champion 2010.
Specifications: Sword of no longer than 36" blade held in a single hand, used to cut and thrust. Buckler no larger than 14" diameter, wood or steel with steel boss grip. Dagger no longer than 14". Fencing Masks must be worn to protect the face. Light armour rules apply.