Would this new school be for hard suit fighting with 2 swords? From what I understand, shinais are no longer an acceptable item to fight with at war. If this is the case and there is a certain curriculum and rules as of type of armor needed for the new discipline, then I know at least one person that would extremely interested in joining this branch.  So, is this going to an advanced course after the person gets authorized as a hard suit fighter? If so, then this would be like a different form that will be taught through the school, like sword and board, shield and ax or mace, pole arm, mass weapon or spear.

I know that I am fairly new at the ways of the SCA, but I have been trying to study up on a lot of the things that is going on and is available.

Long live the Lord and Lady,

Brother Thomas