Armoured fighters storm Denmark’s Spøttrup Castle for IMCF world championship
Finnish competitor Miisa Kaivos described the steady growth of female participation as one of the discipline's most encouraging developments, as historical combat continues to evolve into an international sport that blends martial arts, historical research and competitive teamwork.
Launched in Spain in 2014, the IMCF World Championship reflects the growing international popularity of historical armoured combat.
Competitors combine months of physical preparation with the study of surviving medieval fighting manuals, recreating historical techniques through modern sporting competition.
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