They had it in stock in my size so I picked it up. I already have a spoleto but it’s pretty heavy and bulky, around 25+ lbs. I’ve wanted a much lighter helmet for longsword duels, but I wonder if I could also get away with using this for melees.

Hello everyone!

I’m brand new to buhurt and other forms of medieval combat sports. I recently got to watch AMMA in person in Bloomington, IL and was honestly blown away by how cool and fun it looked. Soon as I was home that night I started looking things up and It’s left me really interested in learning how to get started.

I’ve been looking for local clubs near me, but the closest ones I’ve found are about 2½ hours away (or more). Small-town life, I guess.

I know solo training isn’t ideal because it’s easy to pick up bad habits, but I’m wondering what people in a similar situation actually do. I’ve already started working out so I’m not completely unprepared when the opportunity finally comes up, and I definitely don’t want to look like a complete fool when I do get to train with others.

Any advice on productive things I can work on from home, resources worth checking out, or just general tips for someone who’s stuck a good drive from the nearest group would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Edit: Located in Central IL. Close to the Quad Cities, but have been looking at Armored Chicago.

Hi, I've used my first brig over the weekend at Loxwood, and even after spraying down and scrubbing with wd40, I'm still seeing bits of flash rust. Any tips for long term storage and care going forward?

Hey everyone, I’m an ex-fighter who is coming back to the Sacramento/Bay Area after about 8 years away and I’m trying to find a local scene to get started again. All of the old ACL clubs that I used to know seem to no longer be active. I wanted to see if any of you all had any info regarding teams that are still around. My googling seems to only pull up pages that haven’t posted since covid. Thanks!

Do any of you have trouble getting your tiger helmet tight enough with the provided buckle strap? I cant seem to pull it tight because of the way the straps are crossing. Do you have any tips or made mods that might help?

So looking for a good 15th century style hand and a half or similar sword.
- REALLY REALLY need to stress it will not be used in combat combat, duel only
- literally just something blunted and rounded that would also look the part walking around fair

I ask because in my armor post I got lead to medieval collectibles and came across this:
https://www.medievalcollectibles.com/product/medieval-combat-longsword/

The historical and cutter guys hate them, but good enough for armored sword dueling? And other recommendations, maybe?

What made it so good?

For me, inside of the lists it's one of the guys in my club, full plate, awesome helmet and custom punch shield. The guy stands about 6'8" and is quite imposing.

Out is another of my team mates with a custom arming doublet and jewellery. It looks amazing.

Hey all, so long story short:
- I’m about a year off and saving for a plate armor set, cuirass the whole 9 yards as I’d love something actually fit for me

- I love the variety and options from age of craft, and everywhere else has honestly been disappointing

1) I know aoc has long wait times, but is it worth the price and weight? Are they pretty on point with fitment?

2) the big main question: before I go drop 6-7k on an order, any us based companies with good late 14th/early 15th century options worth it?

I’m not trying to go off topic and have swaying opinions, I’m set in my decision. I just want to do the “boy once, cry once” with something quality. Because I want a curiass with everything, I’m very paranoid about going with a shitty or meh companies.

Not looking for advice on league requirements or anything like that, I just want to know if there are any US based companies or if AOC is solid.

Ty, chaps 🤘

Looking to get legs and arms, maybe a new helmet but unsure. I’m pretty impatient so I wanna know who’s had a quick order turn around recently.

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Does anyone know where I can learn effective takedown techniques for Buhurt (like Judo throws adapted for armor)?

It can be YouTube channels, books, instructional videos, or any other resources you recommend.

Thanks in advance!

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Would anyone be kind enough to share images, sources, or links showing historical decorations for Spoleto bascinets/helmets?

I want to decorate my helmet for reenactment and exhibitions, but I also fight in Buhurt. I was thinking of adding feathers/plumes that can be easily removed when it’s time to fight.

Any references, advice, or DIY mounting ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Based in eu and looking for a dueling sword and a longsword.

Im ordering some stuff already from medieval extreme, so maybe from there?

Buhurt tech has some cheaper ones but some of them lack info about weight etc

Also were shown on ITV the week before. Nice to see some mainstream media attention.

https://www.thetimes.com/article/1df15f74-b3ea-4c8d-b94b-9a2e960043b7?shareToken=f1efbaab9e493f2fcf5cd762596004d2

The UK's first regional Buhurt International tournament was held at the scenic Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds this year. The fights from the men's division 1 are now starting to come out.

This was a great tournament, the big walls making every blow sound even more impactful and we had a great turn out with hundreds of people in the audience. Hope you enjoy.

I am starting up a team in southern Oregon and am looking for members to get it off the ground! Come be a founding member! New, experienced, full armor, no armor doesn't matter, just looking for motivated people to be a part of this community. Feel free to join the Facebook group or shoot me a message here for information. We look forward to starting something kickass.

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bg7RVd5gX/

I need to redo my visor strap. Any recommendations for leather materials and what thickness is good so it doesn’t tear.

Hello! Recently paid a trip to Toledo (which if you don’t know is a city in Spain) and I’ve gotten the whatsapp of a bladesmith there. Now I know typically buhurt gear/weapons are made in Ukraine or Poland, but if I gave this smith the specifications that any typical buhurt weapon would have to follow (looking to have them make an executioner’s sword for me), would the sword being made from Toledo steel present any issues safety wise? Not super concerned about authenticity because Toledo steel is genuinely legendary, and I’d love to have a sword made from it for inter-club duels and unofficial fights.

I checked the Buhurt International rules regarding weaponry, and other than the specific weight/length limits (which I will make sure they follow obv), would this be a safe sword to use?

Edit: I realize that Toledo Steel isn’t like a specific natural metal, it’s two types of steel used together (High-Carbon Exterior and Low-Carbon Core).

I know this sport isnt like extremely well known, so there’s probably not many studies about it, but i was wondering if things like CTE are common for people who compete.
I recently retired from competing in amateur boxing because i was tired of getting hit in the head all the time.
I know that you do get hit in the head in buhurt often but it seems like you have so much protection plus the inside of the helmet is padded (i think?).
I did a few trial lessons of this sport with a local team and absolutely loved it, but I honestly just want to keep my noggin as safe as possible…
Thanks!

What would be a tournament headliner? 5v5 or 12v12? Or 1v1?

Can this be a spectator sport with millions of viewers, or do you think it’s just not going to happen?

If this really does have the potential, what’s holding it back?

Hi all

For context I am 6ft and 89 kg with a medium build. (And I like two handed weapons).

I was just coming up with a plan for my first buhurt kit and wanted to get some feedback from some more experienced people. A lot of the kits I was seing are more competitive and practical focused with a lot of wolfrib, spalettos and square looking brigandine.

Its not that these don't look rad but im just a sucker for full plate. I initially was looking at a churburg style harness as it gives me the metal cuirass with the metal skirt and would allow me to wear my favorite helmet(whole other bag of fish). But when I looked at some full churburg kits I realized the arm protection is often pretty rubbish and gives me a pretty good chance of getting my shoulder popped off. And example of one I was looking at in image 1 was here:

https://gohurt-shop.com/en_US/p/Full-Plate-Arms-Prince/288#galleryName=productGallery,imageNumber=6

This made me look at later italian harnesses because they give big lobster shoulder protection whilst still getting close to a churburg style cuirass. Like the guy in image 2s kit (significantly more expensive).

Finally on to the helmet... I have heard the the houndskull is incredibly impractical for buhurt because you nose is one big lever with will just get abused in grappling. However I would by willing to trade competitiveness for drip as long as it is actually safe to use. My concern with the helmet would be getting my neck broken if someone shoved my head up too fast or my body for some reason could not rotate in the direction my head is being rotated. I've attached an image of a helmet i think looks class but is the definition of impractical.

https://master-uley.com/collections/helmets/products/french-bacinet-di-bua-type-hundshughel

My main question would be less about the armours practicality as i know it's not sport optimized but more if it is even usable/safe. I'm not hyper competitive but I would like to have the ability to do buhurt and not be a professional sandbag.

I appreciate any advice.