All martial combat in the SCA forbids grappling, wrestling, body-checking, kicking, or striking with the empty hand. It also forbids striking with a shield, weapon pommel or haft. In combat involving more than two fighters, striking another fighter from behind is also prohibited. In Armored Combat, punching weapons (such as Katar (कटार)), offensive shields such as the targe, and flexible weapons such as the flail are prohibited. In Rapier Combat, a cloak can be used as offhand defensive aid, but may not be thrown over an opponent's head to blind them.