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 ...

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 of Fame ...

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 ...

THE COMBAT IS VERY REAL. COMBAT SPORTS HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE POPULAR, BUT THE FUTURE OF COMBAT SPORTS MIGHT TAKE YOU BACK IN TIME. HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO STRAP ON SOME ARTHURIAN ARMOR AND LITERALLY ...

“Fighters, touch tips!” master of ceremonies Mickey Gallus booms over a loudspeaker. The clunky innuendo elicits a roar from the Saturday-night crowd inside Hammond Civic Center. Violence looms, and ...