Historical medieval combat demands far more than strength alone. Fighters must accelerate into range, deliver force through a controlled strike, recover their…
A well-planned home workshop can handle many routine armor adjustments: refining an edge, replacing straps, improving padding, correcting a loose buckle, or…
A rule dispute at an International Medieval Combat Federation event can arise from a weapon inspection, an alleged illegal action, a warning, a score, or a…
In medieval combat sport, a mace is less about raw power than structure, timing, and controlled impact. The weapon’s mass and compact striking surface can…
A helmet is a protective system, not simply a metal shell. Its liner, suspension, padding thickness, attachment method, and relationship with the fighter’s…
A well-designed pre-season fitness test gives a medieval combat team a clear starting point before training volume and competitive intensity increase. It shows…
Historical armored combat is often described through the language of penetration: a sword cutting through a sleeve of mail, a spear finding a gap, or an axe…
Team travel to a medieval combat tournament requires more than transporting armor, weapons, clothing, and camping equipment. A well-organized medical kit…
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…