The Headless Horseman

Halloween

The Headless Horseman

When I write up these tournaments I always feel like I should add some deep reason for them, but let’s be honest, nobody wants the recipe-blog life story.

BEHOLD! THE HEADLESS HORSMAN!

• A circle is inscribed on the ground. Move around it freely.
• Once a foot steps into the circle, that foot cannot leave.
• Leaving the circle forfeits the touch.
• Only head shots count.
• After a point, reset outside the circle.
• Touches starting from outside the circle (lunging in) don’t count.
• Bout structure: best of 5 touches keeps it quick and lively.

This one only works with gentle fencers or very forgiving weapons. Single stick feels right, but you do you.

Have fun and prove it with iron