Medieval combat rewards speed, but a projectile is only useful when a fighter can release it accurately, choose the right moment and accept the consequences.…
Shield wall stability in historical medieval combat depends on more than arm strength. A wall must transfer force through the feet, knees, hips and trunk…
The dagger began as one of the oldest hand weapons, developing from simple cutting knives into purpose-built thrusting tools long before medieval armour…
Historical melee is a full-contact contest in which a small equipment fault can become a serious injury. Before anyone enters the lists, the fighters and a…
Australian fighters rarely experience a predictable season. A training day in Darwin can bring intense humidity and sudden downpours, while Melbourne may shift…
In historical medieval combat, a warhammer is rarely used to overpower a guarded opponent head-on. Its useful qualities are reach, leverage and the ability to…
Tournament-grade armour is not simply a visually convincing medieval harness. In a regulated medieval combat event, it must perform as protective sporting…
Heavy armour changes the way a fighter moves, hears and manages effort. A helmet narrows the available air space, plates add weight to every step, and a rigid…
The spear looks like a simple weapon, yet its history is a story of changing tactics, technology and discipline. A pointed shaft could be thrust, thrown or…