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Helmet craft in the 14th century and its modern sporting echoesThe helmet of the 14th century was never a single thing. Across the long arc from the Great Helm worn by early crusaders to the pointed hounskull basinet that…
How To Handle Pressure From An Overbearing Duel OpponentAn overbearing opponent tries to make the duel feel crowded, hurried and physically unavoidable. They may advance behind heavy blows, drive you towards the…
Resistance bands and the armored fighter's edgeWalk into any medieval combat gym from Parramatta to Perth and you'll see fighters heaving kettlebells, dragging sleds, and grunting through sandbag circuits.…
How to Pack Your Armor for Safe Air TravelTravelling to a medieval combat tournament with a full harness requires more planning than loading ordinary sports gear into a suitcase. Steel plates, padded…
The evolution of competitive medieval tournament sportThe clang of steel on steel, the roar of crowds, and the disciplined footwork of trained fighters wearing plate and gambeson now echo across arenas that would…
Roulette Americana And The Wild Symbol: A Modern Casino GuideCasino games often borrow familiar ideas and add a distinctive feature to create a different style of play. Roulette is recognised for its numbered wheel, red…
How to compare RTP and choose a smarter casino experienceFor players comparing online casinos, the search phrase “welk online casino heeft de hoogste rtp” points toward an important subject: understanding how much a…
Building Leg Endurance for the Shield Wall StanceA buhurt or melee bout under International Medieval Combat Federation rules can last anywhere from a few seconds to several gruelling minutes, and the shield…
Scoring the clash: how judges shape modern medieval melee battlesWhen two dozen armoured fighters crash together in a tournament melee, the outcome can turn on a fraction of a second. A halberd slips past a shield, a…
How to Use a War Hammer to Target Armor Joints in IMCF CombatThe war hammer has earned a respected place in the arsenal of any serious IMCF fighter. While swords and polearms dominate the visual identity of medieval…