Combat rules - Now available in printed Norwegian version
The rules of combat, is now availble in printed Norwegian version. All students at Grimstad Hallen, and at Maxis, will get one copy each.
Rules for Combat - "Hærkamp" for TAMA
In February 2012, the TAMA Councile decided to fully accept the Combat Rules of Scandinavian "Hærkamp". These rules are written in collaboration between Halsingarne, Draupnir and River Grimm Arne, and largely based upon rules that have been put on Moesgård since 1981, and Helsingborg in 2002. By the rules of 1981, and adjustment 2002, all TAMA Participaters is allowed to call the style "Hærkamp". Note that TAMA has added its own rule for cut, stab to the head. See * 1)
Army Battle ( Hærkamp )
Army Battle (Hærkamp ) is a system of combat with many participants / mass violation of edged weapons as safe as possible.
Hits:
The results shall be such that the person is hit know it, but not harder. You can be hit by strike, shock, or projectiles.
Head Hits: No hits counted for touching the neck, head and neck pit, however, this results in immediate disqualification, and the one that gets hit will win the battle.
Slash is counted as hits when it touches the body and thighs. Stops in front of the thighs, where the kneecap begins, and behind, right in the hollow of the knee. Shoulders ends where the shoulder joint goes into the upper arm muscle. What does not move when you touch on the arm, shoulder and is thus part of the body.
Shock counted as hits when it touches the body. Results in members do not count. As the thigh, it is considered moving up to the hip bone in front. In the body include the buttocks.
Projectiles Hits counted when the body is affected in a vertical line that goes to nipple height.
If the person is located on the ground shall not projectile hit the head closer than the distance from the nipple up to the head in an upright Lifting link position. Everything that hits closer to the head than the head count as hits. Ricochets are not counted as hits.
*1) Once agreed, allows one also hits to the head, as long as the approved head protection is in place. Hits give points here, when so agreed. We apply this rule to cover the many techniques of Fiore and I. 33. Note: All strikes must be done, very easily. To hard hits, will give disqualification.
Weapons:
The weapons used are specially designed to withstand this type of stress and damage to the opponent by accident. The weapons are in the rest of the right material and design.
Protective equipment:
Gloves are mandatory for all close range fighting.
The recommended protective equipment:
Tooth Saver Athletic (for women and men) Chest protection (for women)
The three basic rules:
1. You must show that you respect all the battle.
2. You are always responsible for your opponent and your own safety.
3. The hand holding a weapon always carries the responsibility for that damage does not occur.
Those who align themselves with these rules are free to call his fighting style Hærkamp.
It is up to any group that uses hærkampreglene, to have their own special supplement, but these must be advised of new and for visitors.
Typical exceptions / additions:
* Spike can not take over the nipples.
* Upper arm down to elbow with the results area.
* Only cut off with intention (long path and potential strength) count as hits.
* Sword, ax and knife may come in the thigh.
* Spike can cut with the edge (corresponding to the rules of hack hits).
* Threatening blow to the head, but stops at a distance, is counted as hits.
* You can take an extra hits if you use a helmet and extra hits if you use a coat of mail.
For all:
Very great care should be exercised when using projectile weapons when you do not have any opportunity to influence them after they are sent away.
Slash never spine and try to hit the buttocks if you attack from behind.
Archers can shoot without gloves, but can not draw another weapon without removing the gloves.
Use extra caution on impact on women's upper body.
Not making use of weapons you're not used to, for the first time in a battle.
The rules are designed to avoid controversy, avoiding therefore to exploit gaps in the rules, then all the more enjoyable.
Take a hit rather too much than too little results. You do not want to be remembered because you did not take your hits.
The more experienced you are, the more responsibility you have to follow the rules.
Tell your opponent if he hits only in your clothes, no one is served by misunderstandings.
For there to be a weapon hits have to touch the edge of hits within the area. If you get hit in the back or buttocks counted all touching the metal hits. This is for your safety. These rules are written in collaboration between Halsingarne, Draupnir and River Grimm Arne, and largely based upon rules that have been put on Moesgård since 1981.
Always remember that the fight should not be split but make us all brothers.
Requierments to time in training -
Training Requirements:Conditions for participation in public battle shows (in markets payment shows) is to: First Members at least 24 times a year including at least 6 training sessions over the last 4 months before the battle show. / market.
Second Experienced members (more than 3 years of active membership) at least 12 times a year including at least 6 of the last 4 months before the game show / market. Third Members admitted before 2010 at least 6 times a yearwhich at least 4 the last 6 months before the battle show / market.