Adrian Combat

There are three forms of combat in the Adrian Empire: As well as two levels of tournament lists, the Sergeant's List and the Knight's List.
 * 1) Light Weapons
 * 2) Rapier
 * 3) Armoured

Light Weapons
Often referred to as "shinai combat" due to the weapon used, it is considered the entry-level form of combat throughout the Adrian Empire. Styles include: The armor required for light weapons is the least restrictive of the combat forms.
 * Single sword
 * Sword and shield
 * Dual swords
 * Pole-arm

Rapier
Often referred to as "ren combat", it is the one form performed on both the Sergeant and Knight combat lists. Styles include: A heavier form of rapier combat is also sometimes enjoyed, utilizing heavier-weight rapier weapons. This form is often erroneously referred to as "cut & thrust"; erroneous because one may do both in standard rapier combat as well.
 * Single sword
 * Sword and buckler
 * Sword and dagger
 * Sword and other parrying item
 * Dual swords

Armored
Often referred to as "live-steel combat" or "heavy combat", it is the premier combat form throughout the Empire.