The Schola Saint George was established (1999) by the Company of Saint George (1992). The first modern "tournament company," the group inspired many others around the world, emphasizing historical forms of the late medieval feat of arms and encouraging authentic armour, clothing and heraldic presentation, as well as chivalric conduct.

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"Renown is the coin of the tourneyer," Dr. Price wrote in his 1996 popular essay book, The Book of the Tournament (available on Amazon). Renown remains the core concept governing the conduct of SSG companions. 

The pas d'armes was the focus of our research during the 1990s; it's a challenge format popular in the late 14th and into the 15th century. 

Today the SSG still participates in and sponsors medieval-style feats of arms, though in the American south, HEMA tournament participation is more common. Many groups, such as Honolulu and DFW, hold regular pas d'armes several times per year. 

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The Savannah study group, SSG Charleston, and SSG Atlanta participate in numerous HEMA tournaments, seeking success and international rankings. Medals are not uncommon in longsword, sword and buckler, and ringen (wrestling). While the pas d'armes was a pastime of the chivalric nobility, HEMA tournaments are a sport anchored in the 16th century urbane cultures of Europe. 

Starting in 2001, the SSG began to hold annual symposia, bringing in historical swordsmanship instructors from around the world. Our last international event was held in 2006, though the SSG holds a smaller annual symposium and tournament, hosted on one of the branches. 

At a Symposium, intermediate/advanced students and SSG instructors hold classes, both "sword in hand," academics, and on coaching. Guests will also present other perspectives and a diverse array of sword / hand weapon arts. Finally, one or more tournaments will enable combatants to test their prowess and their character, earning renown for themselves and for the SSG.  

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A pas d'armes is a special event; combatants try to equip themselves as authentically and boldly as possible with heraldic cottes, armour and weapons.