At Armored Academy of Arizona, they teach Buhurt, a martial art based on early medieval tournament combat. The main show is 5 on 5 teams, and you're out if you fall.

Medieval meets modern as armored combat competitions spread across the country. Gladiators NYC and other teams are drawing men and women to the sport.

Medieval armored combat is an escape for a lot of people, a way to heal from past traumas.” It’s a common story, one that resonates with 35-year-old Orlando Mendez.

I had been involved in armored combat for 30 years.” After hearing about a league starting in Europe for combat with real steel weapons, Sinou and others thought it was time to join the fight.

Sports Review: Armored MMA Is Like UFC but With Medieval Weapons A bizarre new sport is reaching audiences online, a testament to the value of social media. Jeff Luse | From the March 2025 issue ...

Armored MMA, medieval-style brawling, is coming to the Hall of Fame Village in Canton on June 7. Here's what to know, including how to get tickets.

Shellans said she got into medieval armored combat in 2017. "When we hit another person’s armor, sometimes it sparks and that spark produces a smell of ozone.

CANTON, Ohio – OK, this was a new one on us: There is an Armored MMA league featuring professional medieval combat. And it’s bringing an event to Northeast Ohio on Saturday, June 7. The Hall ...