[Ansteorra] WMA/HEMA Open Singlestick Tournament, 02/18 Galveston (non-SCA)

[Hal Siegel]

(tl;dr - light rattan, headshots only)

Western Martial Arts/Historical European Martial Arts: non-SCA, but may be of 
interest to Ansteorran fighters and fencers

Texas Assault 2012 Open Singlestick Tournament -- Galveston, Texas
February 18th 9:30am-4pm

http://texas-assault.weebly.com

The first open singlestick tournament in the Gulf Coast Area.

Sword and Stick enthusiasts can come together to compete in a friendly 
tournament format. We are inviting Sport Fencers, Escrima/Kali Stick Fighters, 
Western Martial Arts, Asian Martial Arts, SCA fighters/fencers, and Stage 
Combatants.

The tournament will follow English country singlestick rules from the late 17th 
century.

Weapons will be provided -  3/4" x 41" rattan with leather baskethilt.

The head is the only target. Offhand can check the opponents basket or sword 
arm. Obvious blocking with the offhand will count as a hit. There will be an 
afterblow rule - this means that within a fencing time, if the counterattack 
lands, it will count as a double hit.  This will encourage fencers to defend 
themselves immediate after an attack. No grappling, no thrusting.

Equipment will be provided to anyone who needs it (see website for protective 
equipment requirements). Based on current numbers fencers are guaranteed at 
least 6 bouts.

Sponsored by Purpleheart Armoury

For further information and registration, see:
http://texas-assault.weebly.com

email contact:
texas.assault at sbcglobal.net

pdf flyer with the above information: 
http://www.therionarms.com/graphics/Texas-Assault-2012-flyer1.pdf