A flag can serve as a visual shorthand for an entire sporting culture. At an International Medieval Combat Federation event, it marks more than a venue or…
A gambeson is one of the most important pieces of a medieval combat kit. It cushions impacts, protects the torso and arms from abrasion, supports the fit of…
Melee competition combines speed, pressure, physical contact, and coordinated team movement. Fighters must make rapid decisions while managing weapons,…
Historical medieval combat demands more than strength, timing, and technical knowledge. Fighters must also manage the environment surrounding the bout. Heat,…
Medieval combat competitions depend on much more than skilled fighters and historically styled equipment. They require a disciplined officiating structure that…
Medieval combat demands a rare combination of qualities. A fighter must produce force through armor, maintain balance while receiving impact, accelerate a…
Medieval combat places unusual demands on the hands, feet, and exposed areas of skin. Armor, gauntlets, footwear, heat, sweat, and repeated impact can turn a…
A tournament sword begins life long before it enters an arena. Its shape, balance, steel, grip, and fittings are chosen according to the combat discipline in…
A recognizable fighting style is valuable in medieval combat, but it should never depend on unsafe contact, prohibited techniques, equipment gaps, or attempts…