SCA Combat Basics: Stance, footwork, flat snap, moulinet

I love how you included that interested bystander in the middle of your instruction, almost without a pause at all. You, Sir, are an example of what makes this society great. And thanks for the instruction videos in the first place! Having to re-learn some things myself after coming back from a hiatus, and these really help.

As I make the delve from HEMA into the SCA side of things, I cannot help being drawn by the glamour of the gear used, and your beautiful tunic and shield are so wonderful to behold. I'm in envy at the elegance of it all, and seeing the way you move so fluidly is like a demonstration of performance art.

couldn't stop staring at the knights shield. that thing is gorgeous.

I love this society its perfect for people who have curious minds like me,most people are more than happen to talk about things with you and explain how it works...

As most the comments say, you're an amazing teacher. Your coverage of footwork in particular is an amazing bit, and one I'll be using on a regular basis. Thank you for sharing!

What an amazing teacher. You sir definitely have the gift.

Beautiful shield.

Thanks very much for posting these. You have an excellent teaching style.

As someone thinking about getting back into the SCA after years of HEMA, it's good to see that sourcebook footwork has been incorporated in my absence. Not having to worry about edge alignment is going to be weird, but at least the feet will feel at home.

love your vids you have a nice and patient teaching style thanks for putting these together

Great beginner class.  When I first started in fencing, this is what we did for the first month.  Movement only.

Interesting seeing the differences between what you teach and what my class learns (George Silver). We learn among other things backsword (usually no shield) and are unarmoured. All the differences seem to make sense considering the equipment differences.  Footwork is identical except we lead with the other foot.  When blocking we aim to sweep the back foot around about 45 degrees to bring our bodies out of the attack's arc. Hanging guard for us is pretty much the finishing position for your moulinet block. We would also try to initiate strikes from the wrist then arm then body then feet as it's quicker whereas your method is more powerful and probably better suited to armoured combat.

I am no longer a Scadian, but I grew up doing it. in the days of Duke Sir Talemar and Duke Sir Comar of the Midrealm. Since then I have moved on to other groups and games. But I have to say the basic instruction that you offer here has proved quite useful to me in getting back into practice. Plus you can add cross discipline to the feathers in your hat as I've been teaching my Amtgard fighting company to moulinet. :) ~ Brill Laaksonen

great video !

Outfits look so cool. :P

SCA novice here (Atlantia), Sir Deitrich you're whole kit is incredible.... I cant even watch the video. I'm completely distracted by you're beautiful but very agressive/rigid looking center grip shield. Center grips are my favorite kind of shield but have only used them in another full contact Medieval Combat game. Everything else looks fantastic leg harness, tabard, spurs, boots and white belt of course. Kudos on the German name as well. I couldn't date your kit. But I'm a 14th ct enthusiast, So that's probably why I really like your kit. ~Warwick

Hey! I wanted to say how awesome this video is, especially since I just getting into SCA and my local group only meets once a week! This series helps immensely with practicing at home. I was also wondering what your shield is made out of to achieve that shape and the thickness. I'm guessing Fiberglass?

are you serious?! THAT'S all a moulinet is? and here I was believing that is was some super secret mega advanced move that I just couldn't understand yet cause every time someone tried to explain it to me I just couldn't get it. so THANK YOU

Many thanks from ulster county ny! Shire of Nordenhal!

I'm gonna probably watch this again and look more at the footwork.