In one corner is thirty-seven-year-old Matt Gifford, five foot ten inches, weighing in at 185 pounds. Over his armor, he wears a red brigandine, a cloth garment studded with metal. On the other side ...

BOULDER, Colo. — In medieval times, fighters had to train because their lives depended on it. But on Thursday, the Colorado Wardens were training for a national competition. "Colorado Wardens is ...

CHESAPEAKE — In the Middle Ages, knights sparring in combat as a public spectacle might have been a typical entertainment option. Hundreds of years later, some locals are dedicated to keeping the ...

The genre of medieval warfare has seen a recent revival with the “Mount & Blade” series and the new release of “War of the Roses.” Torn Banner Studios joins the fray with their first title: “Chivalry: ...

If anyone drove past the Eastpointe Memorial Library Saturday afternoon and thought a scene from Game of Thrones was unfolding on the lawn, fear not. Members of the Order of Pegasus femme armored ...

Want to enjoy a nice weekend of castles, damsels and armored himbos? Grab a controller and pull up a chair; we’re going to 1400s Bohemia. Who doesn't love the modern world? Sure, you have to file your ...

The quest to become a knight in the medieval period required learning combat techniques. Once dubbed, these young men would receive a sword and armor and go to battle. This medieval combat still ...

The rise of plate armor in medieval Europe drove the development of the Oakeshott Type XV and XVa swords, optimized for thrusting into armor gaps. From their battlefield origins to museum ...

Tomorrow, Upper Hutt will be transformed back to the age of knights and castles for the Brewtown Bash, a fiercely contested ...

The biblical phrase “nothing new under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9) came to mind as I was scrolling through videos and came across Armored MMA. This combat sports league represents a return to medieval ...

ELKTON — Armored Combat Elkton opens July 17 bringing medieval combat as well as exercise classes to Cecil County. "We'll have three types of combat," said Roger Young, operator of Armored Combat ...

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