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…
A feint with a bastard sword is a controlled act of deception. It presents a credible threat, invites a defensive response, and then redirects the attack…
A spear gives a shield wall reach, structure, and the ability to influence space before an opponent can enter close measure. In medieval combat sport, however,…