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Welcome readers and all-round wonderful people to the amazing and fun hobby that is being a reenactor. I’d like to share with you tales from a year in the life of a Viking reenactor. The group I am part of, as you probably gathered if you have navigated to this webpage<\/a>, is Vikings of Middle England<\/strong> (VME). A Viking period living history and combat group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to join me on a journey through a year of re-enactment with our group. Along the way I’ll share our highs and lows, we’ll encounter some of the group’s characters, and feel like part of the kindred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So with a high energy introduction to kick start 2024 lets jump into action! Anybody already feeling a little bored with the new year promises made around fitness or doing something new like joining a new social group etc., etc? Then read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where Vikings meet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vikings of Middle England meet on a weekly basis, Wednesday nights 7:45-10.15pm at the Braunstone West Social Centre<\/a> a great venue for our activities, the added benefit of being close to 3 bus routes, as well as free on site car parking, a rarity in Leicester!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This weekly session is our regular catch up with members who contribute to the living history part of our group as well as those who participate in our unique theatrical style of combat. I should probably say here \u2013 yes our weapons may be blunted but they are still very real, made of wood and steel. It’s quite a treat to hear the clash of swords in person and watch our skilled warriors practicing their techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combat sessions start with a brief warm up which helps us avoid injuries, and we can nicely warm up the vocal chords if we are so inclined. Particular focus is given to the shoulder muscles given when we fight we use a combination of weapons and a shield. This can be Seax<\/em>, Axe, Sword or 1-handed spear (Javelin). The exception to this is those who use a longer spear, which is used as a 2 handed weapon, so no shield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Combat Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In our group the first weapon you start with is the Seax<\/em> or small knife. We can train in all of the weapons but we have to master the basics first to use them safely \u2013 another reason for a weekly session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the warm up are a series of group activities where we recap previously taught skills. How to survive a 2 person verses 1 person fight, activities to target endurance and general confidence, etc. As well as the physical focus, these exercises teach tactical thinking, evasive manoeuvres, situational awareness and builds the ability to work together. This all enables us, year after year, to put on breathtaking shows which make our audiences laugh, cheer AND<\/strong> when a real battlefield villain makes an appearance, boo and hiss as well. Look out for these tales in the July edition of a year in the life of a re-enactor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading the first combat session of the year on 17-1-24<\/a> is Throst our Stallari<\/em> (You may also be familiar with more modern terms used for this role: leader, captain, sensei etc., etc.). Throst was kind enough to share some thoughts with me about combat for 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Some members are in the middle of training with a new weapon and several have discussed starting training in something different. Our combatants have a personal training guide which showcases a variety of areas to try out. Working through weapons is usually a solid starting point but there are also resources to lead a new game or try something you may not get the chance to do elsewhere. Our combatants work towards combined goals and have a shared knowledge ethos. Questions are always being asked so we can always help each other develop and improve.”<\/p>\nThrost, our Chief Training Officer <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the 2 hour session, we have worked on our cardio, muscle strength, and incorporated footwork and balance, ensuring our fights don’t start or finish in a dangerous position. As well as a generous use of our voices as we cheer and encourage our fighters. Guaranteed, buckets of sweat have been shed and we have had a wonderfully fun workout we will feel the next day but still be talking about weeks later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next time in A Year in the Life of a Viking Re-Enactor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are still reading this my thanks to you. In February’s edition<\/a> of A Year in the Life of a Viking Reenactor<\/em>: you will be meeting some of our members and finding out about particular living history projects they will be undertaking over the course of the year. How they developed the idea from a research and personal point of interest. Do you have a passion project that you want to make this year?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~ Kori<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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