While combat can occasionally be competitive, our main intent is experimental archaeology; learning the most effective use of each weapon in a historically accurate setting. How good is that shiny sword against an opponent in mail? And what weapon is best for defeating plate armour? As a result we train with a wide variety of weapons and configurations with specialized training in each. All the way from peasant weapons like woodchopping axes and spears up to warrior weapons like swords and Dane axes.