“Fill in the Blank” Questions
SCA Name: Kolfinna kottr
Survey taken on: Dec. 25, 2006
Year you authorized in Heavy Weapons: Feb. 1999
Year you actually started fighting: Feb. 1999
Estimated Total Years Fighting: 7
How Many Years did it take for you to get Knighted? 6
Kingdom that you were Knighted in? Caid
Still Active in Fighting? Yes
Year Retired (if applicable): –
If Retired, Why did you retire? –
Who was the most influential person to you before being knighted? Sir Malachi Halfdan Brightskull
In what other forms of martial arts have you participated, in what styles and what ranks did you achieve? No other martial arts
Do you feel that your Martial Arts Background made a difference in your fighting career? –
What other athletic endeavors have you participated in? Played many sports growing up, however played competitive soccer and was state ranked in that.
Do you feel that your Athletic Background made a difference in your fighting career? Yes
What Books that you have read that have made a difference to you and/or your fighting career? –
What led you to start chivalric fighting? Sir William Gallowglass told me about this game where you could hit people with sticks, and I thought it sounded like too much fun!
Were you a member of an active fighting household, war band, squire, special trainee, etc, at the time of your training? Halfdan Hall
Were you able to get additional training other than that offered at regularly scheduled fighter practices? Yes I could, however I rarely did
During your training years, did you attend special workshops/fighter practices etc? Eichling’s Practice
“Select from a List” Questions
Gender:
Female
Primary Fighting Style:
Tournament
Primary Fighting Form:
Sword & Shield
Primary Shield Handle:
Center Mount
Primary Shield Type:
Round
Fighting Stance:
Boxer
Fighting Behavior:
Aggressive
Dominant Hand:
Right Handed
Fighting Calibration:
Middle
Blow Strength (Kingdom):
Middle
Blow Strength (Society):
Middle
Fighting Level:
Not Hit Peak Yet
Fighting Awards:
Knight
Average Fighting Performance in Tournaments:
5th - 6th Round
Was your Significant Other a Knight/Master of Arms at the Time of your Elevation?
Yes
Were you a Royal Peer before you were Knighted?
No
Since being Knighted, Have you become a Royal Peer?
Yes, as Consort
Greatest Impediment:
None, it just takes a lot of time and dedication
Height:
(5′7-5′11)
Weight:
(180-?)
Strongest Ability:
Speed
Accuracy
Aggression
Common Injuries:
Back
Ankles
“Open Ended” Questions
Knighthood:
Do you still feel the same about being a knight as you did before your elevation?
No, before being a knight was about meeting a goal, pursuing excellence. Now Knighthood is about responsibility, teaching and taking care of your people.
Fighting Philosophy:
You have to enjoy this game, love it, revel in its fun. If fighting isn’t fun, take a break, until it is fun for you again.
Training Philosophy:
Sparring is a great way to learn new things and to practice for the tournament field, however you also need to spend a good deal of time analyzing your shots, your shield work, etc. Slow Work with another person is my favorite way of learning new things.
Words of Wisdom:
SCA fighting is a way to be and feel glorious, while you fight you should revel in this. Make this game what you want it to be!
