@Vasta218 @parker I was really into sparring in the SCA when I was in highschool.
Shit was real fun. Despite a nearly complete set of plate, I got some wallops that hurt so bad my vision blurred. And yet, no actual serious injuries. Great way to have intense experiences without much actual risk. Great way to toughen up.
Sad to hear it's full of fags now. Used to be pretty macho.