All of the skills used to recreate the artifacts of the Middle Ages can be grouped under Arts & Sciences. SCA members have recreated everything from textiles and clothing to armour and weapons. Calligraphy, heraldry, music, dance, and leatherwork are all examples of pursuits available to members. They research and learn skills independently and from each other in class settings and informal groups.

CHIVALRY & ETIQUETTE

 The SCA upholds the ideals of chivalry and fealty established in the Middle Ages. All SCA members are considered to be nobility and are expected to behave as such: with honour, loyalty, courtesy and generosity.

COMBAT 

Armoured combat, rapier and archery are the three forms of combat in the SCA. All combat is regulated for safety and fair play. 
  Armoured combatants participate in wars and tournaments. The sword and shield are most commonly used but many other weapons are constructed and experimented with.
  Rapier fighters recreate late 16^th century fencing techniques. Unsharpened steel blades are the weapons used in this forum.
  Archers participate in target archery. and also use blunted arrows and bows with limited poundage in war-like combat.