The SCA stands for the Society of Creative Anachronism. It’s an international non-profit volunteer educational organization. The SCA’s goal is to research and re-create pre-17th Century skills, arts, combat, culture, and employ knowledge of history through events, demonstrations, and other educational presentations and activities.
Like HEMA, there is a portion of the SCA that studies and practices historical martial arts such as rapier fencing, equestrian, archery, armored combat, and thrown weapons. Unlike HEMA, the SCA does this while dressed in historical clothing. The SCA also encompasses the studies of more than just historical martial arts, but also garb making, medieval brewing, period cooking, music/theater, dance, and much more.
Many of our students partake in both HEMA and SCA events and tournaments.
