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IOWA STATE DAILY
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WEDNESDAY 11.15.2017 No. 61 Vol 213
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STUDENT LIFE
STUDENTS FIGHT FOR FUN While the medieval combat society at Iowa State may not be a very well known club, many students cannot help but be intrigued by them when they come across them practicing. Tir Asleen is most commonly seen in battle around campus with foam swords and shields. They are a self-described family of nerds.
BY JACKIE.NORMAN @iowastatedaily.com
All of the weapons are padded to but they still hurt which is why most head shots are illegal in the sport. No head shots are allowed except for weapons that can be thrown such as the javelin.
While they are not widely recognized, medieval combat is quite a workout for those involved. It is a full contact sport that is physically demanding to those involved.
It is a battle of the spears as Vorago and Lindsey Laughlin or “Mynnix” are the last ones standing in a free for all game. Spears are great weapons to use since they can be wielded at a distance and can break through shields but one on one spear fighting can prove to be difficult. Most of the members have fighting names that they use instead of their real names. This becomes helpful when there is more than one person with the same given name on the field because no one else shares the same fighting name. Kerrigan Thornton or “Aelin” dodges a spear blow delivered by Joseph Hudson or “Vorago”.
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