In medieval combat, physical preparation is only part of performance. A fighter may have the required armour, a well-maintained weapon and hours of technical…
A tournament weekend can leave the shoulders carrying more than ordinary muscle fatigue. Armoured combat combines repeated weapon swings, shield control,…
Armored combat combines speed, impact, balance, decision-making and considerable protective equipment. A blow to the helmet, a fall, a collision with another…
The International Medieval Combat Federation brings together national associations that regulate and support historical medieval combat in their own countries.…
A shield changes the geometry of a fight. It covers much of the torso, controls the centre line and gives its user a strong platform for advancing behind…
A helmet visor is one of the most recognisable parts of medieval combat armour, yet its purpose extends well beyond appearance. The shape, aperture, hinge,…
Long tournament days test more than strength, technique and armour. Fighters may arrive before sunrise, wait through equipment checks, stand in the sun between…
Learning how to practice solo drills for sword and shield work gives a fighter a reliable way to build coordination before entering a bout. A training partner…
A full plate harness is often imagined as a continuous steel shell, but historical armour was a moving system made from many overlapping plates, leather…