Checklist and Weapon Sheet, Ages 16-17, Rattan Combat

Division 4

Weapons

• Rattan Weapons constructed to EK Rattan Weapons standards.

Shield

• Heavy List shield constructed to EK standards.

Gear

• Metal helm Min 16 gauge with face grill preventing entry of items greater than 1" in diameter
  Specifications for Helmet Construction
• Rigid gorget backed by foam or padding covering the larynx and cervical spine.
• Padded gambeson or body pads. Rigid shoulder protection extending 2" past shoulder point. Rigid sternum protection. Female fighters must have breast protection.
• Kidney belt.
• Padded gloves with demi gauntlets for basketed weapons and shields. Full gauntlets or hockey gloves for non basketed weapons and shields.
• Rigid forearm.
• Rigid thigh protection.
• Rigid shin protection.
• Rigid elbows and knees which protect the sides of the joint as well as the point.
• Long pants.
• Closed - toe shoes.
• Gender appropriate, rigid groin protection. Female fighters must have equivalent of heavy leather covering the groin and lower abdomen hip point-to-hip point

Some Additional Notes

Heavy List calibration blows and thrusts.