r/Buhurt

I am just starting in the sport of armored combat/ buhurt and going to a local armored combat gym. As someone who has just started training and learning what recommendations do you guy have for gear starting off? I have a gambeson and chausses from age of craft but was curious if there is anything else I should look into so I can practice at home in my free as I am only able to go to these classes once a week due to work at the moment. I know I should not look into any steel armor until I have trained for much longer and tried on/ fight in loaner armor to see what works best for me but any suggestions outside the scope of steel armor arr greatly appreciated! I am having alot of fun so far!

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!

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

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.

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).

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

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?

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!

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

Back in the day you needed to compete in the wmfc, there was no other option to do actual pro fights.

It was way better event and fighting wise.

So i see the development with stuff like new era, acc, tal, pwr and amma a step in the right direction.

Buhurt and duels thrive on venues like renfairs and medieval markets etc. Pro fighting does not, especially if we want to professionalise it. Wmfc events where also held at buhurt venues but as separate events, see dynamo cup for example. The pro fights where running next to the buhurts but in a different way it was today.

With pro fight only events we could get way more attention to the sport, building actual professionalised stuff. TAL, ACC and AMMA are proof of that. I do love the historical venues in pwr and new era and really love to compete in new era tournaments still dont get me wrong here. But i think it is maybe a smart thing to see pro fighting and the wider buhurt scene as different entities.

(Unfair side hit) like larp and the sca, both are fun play pretend things where you can have a lot of fun. But one is actually doing cool stuff and is kinda serious and the other one is the sca