Tournament Rules



The following rules represent the standard ruleset for Tournaments being held by Royal Arts fencing academy. This includes: Ascalon, Blue Box, Looking Sharpe, and Hemmageddon



Appendix

10.1 - Points Table

LONGSWORD
StrikePoints
Cut / Thrust to head or torso 2
Cut / Thrust to extremities 1
Single hand strike to any target without controlling the opponent with the free hand1
Slice or draw cuts with ½ length blade travel to arms/hands or neck/face1
Pommel strike to head2
RAPIER
Thrusts to head or torso2
Thrusts to any extremity1
A cut to the head using the long edge and weak of the sword1
Slices or draw cuts with ½ length blade travel to arms/hands or neck/face1
Pommel strike to head1
SABER
Cut / Thrust to head or torso2
Cut / Thrust to extremities1
Slices or draw cuts with ½ length blade travel to arms/hands or neck/face1