Re: Knife Fighting Turnament

On Fri, 30 Jun 2006 17:09:03 GMT, Rabid Weasel
<lawson@NO8483SPAM+dayton.net> wrote:

They've decided to have a knife tournament for the first time at ISMAC
this year.

I'm not sure what I think of the rules yet. Check 'em out.

http://artofcombat.org/public/thespis/Convention/KnifeTourneyRules.htm

Peace favor your sword (IH),
Kirk

Doesn't particularly sound like the sponsors have fought previously with
these rules.

I think using wooden or synthetic knives up to 12" long will result in
injuries. Should be all cardboard centers with 1/2 thick duct tape if over
5-6". A 1/2" thick wooden bowie knife with 6" handle and 12" blade could do
serious damage.

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Gear is not going to be standardized which means a potentially dangerous
rag-tag amalgam of gear will be permitted. Gear should be provided and
standard and tested by the inviting organization to be sufficient in
trials, imo.

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This rule is too restrictive"
o "The opponent who first delivers two clear thrusts or cuts upon the
other shall be declared Victor of that individual bout."

Should be "three strikes in a row, or four total strikes".

Two strikes in a row could be a fluke. Might be easier to score than having
matches that could go out to 3-3 with sudden death looming, but not as fun
to do or watch, imo.

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Cuts to the top and sides of the head should be valid targets.

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Cuts to the face should be allowed since they are wearing masks and
(hopefully lighter weapons). (also, how do you make a mask that protects
the top of the head anyway?)

-B

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