Armor fastening systems rarely receive the same attention as breastplates, helmets, or gauntlets, yet they determine how effectively protective equipment…
A weapon disarm in medieval combat is rarely a sudden feat of strength. It usually develops through contact: a bind, a contested grip, a body check, or a…
The International Medieval Combat Federation brings together athletes who train with historical weapons, compete under shared rules, and travel far beyond…
Fighting from the left-handed, or southpaw, side changes more than the position of your weapon. It alters the relationship between your feet, hips, shoulders,…
Spear and polearm fighters need wrist protection that can absorb hard contact without restricting the movements that make long weapons effective. A guard must…
A pre-fight ritual is a repeatable sequence that helps a fighter move from everyday distraction into controlled readiness. In medieval combat, that transition…
International medieval combat grew from a network of reenactment groups, historical martial arts practitioners, and armored fighting communities that wanted to…
Historical medieval combat demands speed, balance, grip strength, and controlled contact. A broken finger or sprained ankle can compromise all four, even when…
A weapons checker is one of the first officials a fighter meets at a medieval combat event, and the inspection can determine whether equipment reaches the list…
Armored combat demands a combination of strength, balance, mobility, technical skill, and conditioning. A useful training space does not need to resemble a…