Why do 1st Century Roman groups avoid combat

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09-03-2012, 01:21 PM

Well, I think saying we westerners are not as aggressive as you easterners is a bit of a sterotype for starters.
We are raised to follow rules of conduct, but we are not scared of a scrap, we just understand the consequences. Wink

As for not wanting to do combat, well, Comitatus memebers do not have many swords in the groupe for starters, and use wooden logs as swords and padded tennis balls on poles as spears for their combat mele/training display, so the overall combat does not reflect the reality of actual combat. So it should be safer in theory.
They have also modified the rules to prevent the use of real combat strikes, i.e. to the face and certain sensitive pieces.
I believe the fear of a retaliation for delivered blows may be the reason.
Most 1st cent groups use pointed weapons as part of their kit, but we do use wooden spoilers for
mock combat, just not part of our regular routine. However, death and injury incurred in a hobby can have serious consequnces on a persons working career... 8-)

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Why do 1st Century Roman groups avoid combat - by Aulus Maximus - 09-01-2012, 06:18 PM

Re: Why do 1st Century Roman groups avoid combat - by Aulus Maximus - 09-01-2012, 06:50 PM

Re: Why do 1st Century Roman groups avoid combat - by Marcus Aemilius Longinus - 09-01-2012, 08:12 PM

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Re: Why do 1st Century Roman groups avoid combat - by MARCvSVIBIvSMAvRINvS - 09-02-2012, 12:57 AM

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Re: Why do 1st Century Roman groups avoid combat - by Gaius Julius Caesar - 09-03-2012, 01:21 PM

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