Early Medieval Alliance
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The Early Medieval Alliance, or EMA, (not to be mixed up with eMJay/Mattinho) is one of the largest medieval reenactment
umbrella groups
in the United Kingdom
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Originally founded by the three British groups Harlech Medieval Society, Crimdon Sword & Shield and The Swords of Albion, the EMA now have 17 member groups from all over Britain
The EMA organises several events across the United Kingdom on a regular basis and EMA member groups attend most of the major events in the region.
For events organised by the EMA, a ruleset based on tried and tested methods, such as the Fast Accurate Safe Technique (FAST) for swordsman, was created to promote safe, fun and competitive fighting across a range of weapons, styles and periods. Most member groups have adopted the ruleset or a variant thereof for training sessions and private events and it is even the basis of systems used outside of the EMA.
The EMA, which is run by volunteers from the member societies, also acts a support organisation and pressure group for its members, helping them with everything from best practice to lobbying on new legislation.
Medieval reenactment
Medieval reenactment is a form of historical reenactment that focuses on re-enacting European history in the period from the fall of Rome to about the end of the 15th century. The second half of this period is often called the Middle Ages...
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in the United Kingdom
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Originally founded by the three British groups Harlech Medieval Society, Crimdon Sword & Shield and The Swords of Albion, the EMA now have 17 member groups from all over Britain
Great Britain
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The EMA organises several events across the United Kingdom on a regular basis and EMA member groups attend most of the major events in the region.
For events organised by the EMA, a ruleset based on tried and tested methods, such as the Fast Accurate Safe Technique (FAST) for swordsman, was created to promote safe, fun and competitive fighting across a range of weapons, styles and periods. Most member groups have adopted the ruleset or a variant thereof for training sessions and private events and it is even the basis of systems used outside of the EMA.
The EMA, which is run by volunteers from the member societies, also acts a support organisation and pressure group for its members, helping them with everything from best practice to lobbying on new legislation.