The Guild - historical combat and re-enactment group
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Combat Rules - Ofiicial club combat rules are available via the club forum, if you need access then please ask a member or contact us here.

Some basic rules

  • All weapons must be sanctioned by senior members
  • Minimum safety equipment must be worn
  • Only trained members can take the field
  • All blows must be pulled.
  • Agreed target areas are the only allowable places to hit.
  • A combatant deemed as dead must fall to the ground.
  • Headhits are allowed but must be a proper re-enacated blow.
  • No 'Wraparounds' meaning no flicking around behind the opponents shield in an attempt to strike the back.
  • Martial's say is final.
  • Detailed rules supplied to all members.
  • Agreed rules of the day may superceed these rules


    • Get your re-enacment weapons and armour here.