I honestly don't like battle of the nations, or SCA as its second name. To me, even for a newbie, is demonstration of something that wants to pretend that is accurate depiction of medieval battle, but it's actually boxing with swords and armor or clashing. It has some technique in it, but people prefer strength. Actually when I think about it, SCA is actually Chivalry: Medieval Warfare or that new game Mordhau. Players just bashing at each other and using shields (sometimes).
I am not alone in that opinion as I see a lot of same sentiment among HEMA practitioners, especially experienced ones that have interest in history. It is also more popular in USA and Russia than rest of Europe that prefers traditional schools.
That being said, I would still partake once or twice as it looks fun, but I wouldn't have doubts about it being inaccurate.
I am not alone in that opinion as I see a lot of same sentiment among HEMA practitioners, especially experienced ones that have interest in history. It is also more popular in USA and Russia than rest of Europe that prefers traditional schools.
That being said, I would still partake once or twice as it looks fun, but I wouldn't have doubts about it being inaccurate.