Armored combat brings together historical equipment, full-contact martial arts, athletic conditioning, and the spectacle of organized competition. From a…
Traveling to a medieval combat event means carrying more than armor, weapons, and a tournament kit. A damaged strap, loose rivet, bent buckler handle, or…
Medical control is one of the most important parts of an International Medieval Combat Federation event. Before fighters enter a list, duel area, or team…
A waster gives fighters a practical way to rehearse sword mechanics without using a sharpened blade. When paired with a padded target, it creates a repeatable…
A world championship match compresses months or years of preparation into a few intense minutes. Fighters arrive carrying expectations from their national…
Securing sponsorship as an individual medieval combat fighter requires more than a strong competition record. Sponsors invest in credible people, recognizable…
The great helm is one of the most recognizable forms of medieval armor. Its enclosed face, broad metal shell, and association with knights have made it a…
In medieval combat, distance is rarely fixed. It changes with every step, feint, shield movement, and weapon recovery. A fighter who manages that space can…
A gambeson absorbs sweat, rain, dust, weapon impact, and the friction of armor throughout a competitive season. If it is packed away while damp or dirty,…
A poleaxe is governed by more than its total mass. The location of that mass along the haft determines how quickly the weapon starts moving, how firmly it…