Welcome to the world of buhurt, a modern medieval combat sport where athletes wearing suits of armor fight with heavy metal swords, axes and maces.

All of it—the weapons, the armor, the violence—is real. ... “Of course you see someone from high school at your first Armored Medieval Combat fight,” she sighs.

Combatants went medieval on each other this weekend. The High River Medieval Faire drew hundreds to the High River Rodeo ...

All of it—the weapons, the armor, the violence—is real. ... “Of course you see someone from high school at your first Armored Medieval Combat fight,” she sighs.

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to don armor, take up a sword and shield, and enter into a medieval fray, the Colorado Wardens might be the group you're searching for.

“The fatigue level in armor is a ratio of one-to-five,” says Zorikh Lequidre, 54, one of the sport’s first American competitors and now a trainer, coach and announcer for Gladiators NYC events.

Medieval MMA is gaining serious momentum as the entertainment industry embraces fresh, unconventional experiences. These bouts feature fighters in full knight armor, wielding swords and shields ...

A knight in "shining armor" wielding a sword or lance is an iconic medieval image, but more advanced weapons also appeared in the Middle Ages — including guns that fired bullets. This leads to an ...

All of it—the weapons, the armor, the violence—is real. ... “Of course you see someone from high school at your first Armored Medieval Combat fight,” she sighs.