Combat & Ranged Practice
Calafia has a very active martial community. The most up-to-date practice info can be found on Facebook, so links to those Groups (which you will need to request to join) can be found by clicking the links below.
Armored Combat
The first Sunday of each month is unit melee practice with the Iron Brigade from 11 am to 3 pm.
Where: Allied Gardens Recreation Center in San Diego
When: Sundays from noon to 3 pm, Wednesdays from 6 pm to 9 pm
Contact: marshal@calafia.sca-caid.org
Links: YouTube
Rapier Combat
The first Sunday of each month is unit melee practice with the Steel Brigade from 11 am to 3 pm.
Where: Allied Gardens Recreation Center in San Diego
When: Sundays from noon to 3 pm, Wednesdays from 6 pm to 9 pm
Contact: rapier@calafia.sca-caid.org
Links: YouTube
Youth Combat
Youth combat practice runs alongside the Iron Brigade melee practice
Where: Allied Gardens Recreation Center in San Diego
When: The first Sunday of each month from 12 pm to 1:30 pm
Contact: youthcombat@calafia.sca-caid.org
Target Archery
A limited amount of loaner gear will be available upon request for new archers and/or if you have special needs, please contact the Calafia Baronial Captain of Archers ahead of time to make arrangements. A $2 per person fee is required to use the range.
Where: Morley Field Archery Range in Balboa Park
When: the 2nd Sunday of each month from 3 PM - 5 PM (Exceptions: January and July 2026 will be on 1/18 and 7/26)
*Days subject to change - see Calafia social media for more information.
Contact: archery@calafia.sca-caid.org
Links: Facebook
Equestrian
Equestrian is dedicated to the practice of skill at arms on horseback. We also practice and learn basic and essential horsemanship. One does not need to own a horse to participate. However, horse sharing is at the discretion of the horse owner. Please be aware that all children must have a parent or guardian with them during practice.
Where: Tumbleweed Ranch in Lakeside
When: Rotating Saturdays
Contact: equestrianguild@calafia.sca-caid.org
Links: Facebook
Canton of Summergate
The third Monday of each month is a melee practice. Forms offered include Armored, Rapier, and Cut & Thrust combat.
Where: Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA in Oceanside
When: Mondays from 7 pm to 10 pm
Contact: marshal@summergate.sca-caid.org