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June 2002
b. Demonstrate Defense
The combatants are to be fully armored for the particular type of combat and defend himself
while the qualifying combatant attacks calling out when and where blows land. This is to
determine if the combatant being qualified can defend himself with some effectiveness and
correctly acknowledge blows received.
c. Demonstrate Attack
The new combatant, still fully armored, is to attack the qualifying combatant while he defends
himself. This to ensure that the new combatant is capable of attacking safely. Randomly, the
qualifier should allow himself to be struck to verify that the new combatant is using an
appropriate amount of power.
d. Power Level
The qualifying and new combatant are to "free play". Again, the qualifying combatant should,
at some point, allow themselves to be struck to test the new combatants power level.
e. Combat Card
If the qualifying combatant and the marshal conducting the qualification are satisfied that the
new combatant is fully aware of the rules and is safe, then the marshal shall sign the new
combatant’s combat card, and notify the local Crown Marshal or Minister of Joust and War.
2. ADVANCEMENT
A combatant must meet the requirements for advancement to achieve the rank of Sergeant as
described in the Adrian Bylaws before being allowed to qualify for the Knight’s list for tourneys and
wars.
3. PRIOR EXPERIENCE
A person from another re-creation group, who can provide proof of qualification in a similar type of
combat, and shows that he has been qualified in that weapon form for at least one year, may go
through the qualification process for a similar combat type. This is referred to as the "1-year" rule.
For this purpose, a "re-creation group" is defined as a mundanely recognized association or corporation
that has a published set of bylaws, published combat rules and regulations, group insurance, fighting
authorization forms, etc. The Imperium maintains a list of these organizations.
These persons may be allowed to compete on the Knight’s list, however, they must still earn all
required wins as outlined in the Adrian Bylaws and have the approval of the Crown for advancement
to knighthood.
B. MARSHAL AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE
1. AUTHORIZATION PROCESS
All marshals performing combat qualifications must successfully complete the authorization process
and be of sufficient rank to perform the required qualification.
a. Event Attendance
The prospective marshal must have participated as a marshal in at least five (5) events under
the direction of an authorized marshal.
This requirement can be waived by the local or higher Crown Marshal or Minister of Joust
and War if the prospective marshal is known to already have the required experience.