They also learn how to use the weapons - how to shoot a bow and arrow, how to throw a spear. The frequency of practice varies with each Dagorhir group, ranging from once a month to once a week. Weapons include swords, bows and arrows, spears, battle axes, pikes, shields, and daggers. All the weapons are padded and fully inspected before each battle. All participants must sign a waiver before fighting.
Safety always comes first.
Battles come in 15 different versions, and the criterion for determining the winner differs in each type of combat. Winners in Saturday's combat included Olsen and Rob Nalewajk '02. 1-5 p.m. Afterwards, the Grinnell and Kansas City teams had a party in Smith Lounge. Tristan said that when he gets older he wants to be a sword fighter. I just want to make people surrender.