In an IMCF duel, the visible action is carried by two armored fighters, but the result depends on a much wider officiating structure. Judges observe valid…
A left-handed opponent changes the geometry of a medieval combat exchange before either fighter throws a strike. Their weapon occupies the opposite side, their…
Chainmail is built from hundreds or thousands of interlocking metal rings, and its strength depends on the condition of every part of that structure. A damaged…
Partner training turns technical practice into a responsive martial exercise. Instead of repeating a strike against a motionless target, two fighters learn to…
The history of the International Medieval Combat Federation World Championship is also a history of place. Since the first championship, host locations have…
Polearm fighting places unusual demands on the shoulder. A fighter may repeatedly accelerate a haft, check an opponent’s weapon, absorb contact through the…
Selecting the Best Material for a Custom Shield Boss requires more than choosing the heaviest or most polished metal. The boss sits at the centre of a shield,…
Armored combat gives photographers a rare combination of motion, texture, character, and atmosphere. Steel catches the light, shields absorb force, and every…
In medieval combat, equipment failure can happen without warning. A strap may loosen, a gauntlet may shift, a visor can become difficult to secure, or a weapon…