The Swords Of Mercia Society

[Earl Mortimer]

The Swords of Mercia Society was set up in 2011 with members from our old group who wished to carry on Reenacting, weapons training and enjoying new things. So far we have 3 groups in our socitey with one more in the planning stages. they are.-

1. Reenactment group -
Lord Mortimer Household - 1300 to 1330

We portray life in england in the reign of King Edward the second.
We have living history talks, knights fighting for their honour in tournaments and kids entertainment plus other activities.
We have been hired to put on shows for English Heritage and Eventplan.
When you come to our reenactment group and you want to learn to fight and take part in the shows and/or multi bash events you must attend our training group. Please see below.


Lord Mortimers Household - WOTR

We have started to look into doing this period. So far it's purely bill and swords fighting Blocks at multi bashers. But we hope to expand in the near future.
If you wish to join in at multi bashers events. You must join our weapons training group. See below

[Earl Mortimer]

The Swords of Mercia Society was set up in 2011 with members from our old group who wished to carry on Reenacting, weapons training and enjoying new things. So far we have 3 groups and one in the planning, they are.-


2. Historical weapons training Society


we provide historical weapons training to members who wish to learn, train and keep fit, with structured training and levels to attain.

Training group levels are attached in the document section of our face book page.

Respect, dedication and Honour is a must to progress up the levels, if not you will not make it.

[Earl Mortimer]

Renactment newsEvents this year 2012

Rufford abbey - Eventplan - May

Harewood house - Eventplan - July

Ashby Castle - English hertiage - July

[Earl Mortimer]

The Swords of Mercia Society was set up in 2011 with members from our old group who wished to carry on Reenacting, weapons training and enjoying new things. So far we have 3 groups in the society with one more in the planning stages. they are.-

4. The Crossbow and Archery Club

In the planning stages

[Earl Mortimer]

Our Next show will be at Eventplans Harewood house Show the first weekend off July.

[Earl Mortimer]

everyone enjoyed this event.

Looking forward to being part of next years event at harewood.

well done Eventplan

[Earl Mortimer]

We are still looking for new members, anyone interested in being part of our group than get in touch.

[Errent Knight]

This is a part of the tournament we put on at Rufford Abbey this year, which was our first public event as Swords of Mercia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAAIoRxk748

[Biro]

Good stuff.

I know how much effort goes into putting on a believable, up-close, 1-on-1

[Errent Knight]

Cheers Biro,

we spoke to some of your lads from Dawn of Chivalry at Harewood house before you did your tourney there. I've also seen some of your Youtube vids and thought we had a lot in common regarding fighting styles.

Next time we're at an event together I'll pop over and say hello.

[Earl Mortimer]

The Swords of Mercia Society was set up in 2011 with members from our old group who wished to carry on Reenacting, weapons training and enjoying new things. So far we have 3 groups with our archery and crossbow club still in the planning stages.

5. Hema group

We have starting to attend training session and look into learning hema teachings and techniques with dagger, long sword , i.33 and others.

if you would like more information then get in touch

sshill@macace.net

shane

[Earl Mortimer]

At swords of Mercia we have three weapons technics we train in.

1. Reenactment fighting.

For public displays. To entertain the crowd and make them think we are knocking ten bells out of each other. But at the same time showing skill and technic that even the average joe would like. And have fun.

2. Hema fighting

We attend classes and try to learn all types of past weapons technics. We dip our toe into everything. And have fun:)

3. Swords of Mercia fighting. We teach a cross between roger Lankford fast technic. Mixed with the teachings of David polf. And then a pinch of myself and Luke's ideas.

the group so far enjoy it and hopefully it will carry on developing. And it's fun;)

So for those asking what do swords of Mercia train in.

It's fun time Frankie .

[Errent Knight]

We've finally got around to setting up a website. Check it out at http://www.swordsofmercia.co.uk

[Bad Viking]

wowow -- superb website !!! looks great !

[Errent Knight]

Thanks, glad you like it