Medieval combat, as governed by the International Medieval Combat Federation, places extraordinary physical demands on its athletes. A single bout can require…
The 15th-century infantryman occupied a practical position between the lightly equipped levies of earlier medieval armies and the heavily armoured men-at-arms…
When Australian fighters step onto the lists, the weight on their shoulders is matched only by the helmet resting on their skull. A well-fitted helm is more…
Full-contact medieval combat ranks among the most physically demanding sports practised today. A single bout at an IMCF World Championship can leave fighters…
Australia has seen steady growth in historical medieval combat, with active clubs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth training under IMCF rules. The sport…
Australia's medieval combat community keeps growing, with active clubs in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane training year-round for the IMCF World Championship.…
Medieval combat, as governed by the International Medieval Combat Federation, demands extraordinary physical output across short, brutal exchanges. A single…
When three fighters collide at full tilt, axes ringing against helms and the marshal's whistle lost somewhere in the roar of the crowd, a captain who can speak…
For trained historical medieval combatants, footwear sits at the meeting point of safety, technique, and surface science. The shoes a fighter wears across…
A shield wall asks the body to hold an athletic position while absorbing movement from several directions. Fighters may remain bent through the hips and knees,…