Armored Combat/ Buhurt - Costs and Chivalry

[@blakethegreatone2058]

I've been thinking seriously about joining this sport and found this video very informative. Thank you.

[@mymedievalcorner115]

Thank you for watching, I’m thrilled that it helped ⚔️

[@corycrider5697]

Love the mjolnir brother! Represent! Great video! Thor vigi

[@dennis.the.drummer]

deserves more views!

[@parkerbettinson2797]

For sure

[@johnbyington3458]

Same obstacles are in the way of Jousting. If we have a tournament of 8-10 Knights, that would be considered a "big" tournament. Cost is one of the biggest hurdles; Horse & upkeep, truck, trailer, armor and on and on. It's an uphill climb for sure.

[@mymedievalcorner115]

Thank you for bringing this up, jousting is a whole other monster of reenactment and combat ⚔️ I might have to cover that in a future video 🙏🏼

[@taccovert4]

Sounds like being a knight for sport today requires approximately the same level of investment/income that being a knight for real in some of the centuries would require.

[@sethwells8643]

This one hots close brother. I have been in a battle for money per say lol. But the truth is our friends in arms are always willing to lend a hand, sometimes quite literally by the gauntlets 😆. But yeah. The majority of my kit is on loan from other fighters as I buy what I can afford.

[@romanor1er]

👍🏻

[@David_Fellner]

Yeah, one of those Ukrainian armories that's stayed in business is Ancient Smithy. They make real, sharpened weapons so you wouldn't go to them for weapons to use in Buhurt/Armored Combat, but they make great stuff. I bought one of their axes as a gift for a friend and both the axe and the box it came in were absolutely beautiful (not to mention deadly). As for buying your armor "piece by piece," does that mean that combat leagues provide you with loaner sets until you have your own full suit?

[@mymedievalcorner115]

Thanks for the comment and question! There’s no guarantee that the team will have a “loaner” kit to use. I got lucky and had one available to me. The Buhurt community is great and there is a big chance that someone would be willing to let you try theirs for a practice. Piece by piece I for example, bought my pauldrons, month later got gauntlets, month or 2 later got my brig. So on and so forth

[@David_Fellner]

@@mymedievalcorner115 I see. Thanks for explaining. I'm actually going to my first training session tomorrow (which from the description sounds like it'll be more of an orientation type thing) so I'll probably find out what's available in my area.

[@pokemonteam2755]

Thank you

[@DrilleDeLesee]

I really wish I could get into the sport. But yea… the price points of things is by far the biggest gatekeeper for me, I hope as the sport gains more popularity gear will become more accessible to people with less spending power. However the community is great, best one I’ve interacted with in any sport. Once I find a team I’m just hoping someone can lend me equipment until I finish building up my own kit.

[@6Vlad6Tepes6]

How much is the winnings? And yeah my armor will take a bit of time and money that's for sure.

[@mymedievalcorner115]

Most tournaments are for prestige and glory, you can make money by being hired privately for demonstrations/ private parties or if the tournament specifically has prize money on the line.

[@6Vlad6Tepes6]

@@mymedievalcorner115 most definitely, I was just wondering cause even though knights did it for prestige and glory but it was also a career for them.

[@frederiksjborg3605]

We (Buhurt fighters) are not knights and when it comes to behavior, just act normal and be a good person. be a great athlete.

[@Hostility1812]

Dont be fighting after surgery

[@mymedievalcorner115]

Already have, luckily my knee felt fantastic and I only did 1 round duel ⚔️

[@user-py3nl4bb3t]

🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾❤

[@bokkenwielderful]

Very well spoken. Most give double props for the second half.

[@WoofyMcDoodle]

I have a history degree and have always been interested into getting a knight armor set especially during the mid 14th century. I dont think I will ever get into Buhurt, but I wouldnt mind fighting with friends from time to time or joining a reenactment group. Do you think Armor that comes from "basic sellers" so not custom made by armour smiths is viable enough to be used for light combat or is it all a waste of money?

[@mymedievalcorner115]

Thank you for your comment! Yes if you are just planning to have a fine suit to display, wear, and easy practice/play with your friends. Then I’d definitely get less costly armor. Just stay within the 16 gauge steel range

[@aced4fun]

I’ve always wanted to get into Buhurt when I was little, but now that I’m getting older and starting to have my own money I’ve begun looking into it more Thanks for the info!

[@mymedievalcorner115]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped!

[@salimelmouaffaq1351]

Thank you so much for this information! :) Though I'm starting to think this little dream may be a little too far off for me...

[@Raigakuga]

What is the style of that your helmet? I wanna do some research about it. Thanks for the information and video!

[@mymedievalcorner115]

Frog mouth great helm. Otherwise known as a great helm from the book of arms.

[@Raigakuga]

@@mymedievalcorner115 also Where did you get your helmet? Having trouble finding it or something similar for buhurt.