ANST - Weapons & Tourneys
Michael F. Gunter
mfgunter at fnc.fujitsu.com
Tue Jun 16 11:58:48 PDT 1998
> Why is it that SCA
> tourneys are primarily to the "death"? It seems that acknowledgment of a
> "good" blow to the vital regions would suffice as "beat to submission",
> perhaps kneeling and offering your weapon to your opponent after the fight
> to let the spectators know who "won". Why do we "die"? And why are we back
> in the next round? (I got better, just a flesh wound!)
>
> Talen
That's exactly why I rarely "die" in tournament. I consider my matches to be
displays of prowess and honor, not a duel to the death. Were I fighting for
my life my fighting would be a LOT nastier. I engage in a match of weapons
and skill to the honor of my opponent and the delight of the crowd.
Usually, when I'm defeated I kneel and bow to the victor. I consider it far
more elegant than flopping to the ground. Not to detract from some truly
wonderful death scenes I've seen though.
Yers,
Gunthar
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