AXE FIGHTING FUNDAMENTALS: Armored Combat/Buhurt. Stance. Grip. Swing

A video on how to train for armored combat/buhurt with an axe. I go over the basics stance, grip and swing for this sport.
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[@aiyahuntacheimumbi236]

Joe Louis used to teach guys to hit tires with a baseball bat if they couldn't chop wood. It teaches proper use of the hips when punching, works similiar for power like isometrics, and builds the bone density in your hands so that you can hit harder without injury. If you do this frequently then you can probably punch pretty damn hard as well lol

[@dimensionalshade8290]

This randomly appeared in my reccomended and now i know what buhurt is and im glad

[@woodchuckknight7820]

Awesome! Glad you found my video interesting/helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@Podobed]

Incredible channel for an absolute beginner here- I just discovered this sport this week on a random late night youtube session. Now I've contacted my local team- and my first thought other than "everybody says don't buy armor so DONT BUY ARMOR" was- I wonder what I can do right now to start learning. And of course having played five sports growing up, I knew there was training involved- strength, conditioning, and skill. Anyone new watch his playlist, and it's a jump start. I now know that I don't need to buy my axe to start training in the axe.

[@woodchuckknight7820]

Awesome! I'm glad it helped. This is why I make these videos!

[@BryceNewtson]

Great video. You can't call yourself a striker if you don't do pell work, that's how important this is.

[@BryceNewtson]

I also always wear my gauntlets when doing pell work, it changes dexterity and the sensation enough that I think it is worth it.

[@woodchuckknight7820]

Agreed. I often wear gauntlets as well when Training

[@Blacktorch27]

This is dope man, love to see people pursuing their interests/passions

[@woodchuckknight7820]

Thank you! It's definitely a passion sport

[@jeromemonteyremard5124]

hello from a french team buhurt, yours videos are great. thank you for sharing your passion.

[@woodchuckknight7820]

Hello! Thanks for the compliment and hope the fighting in France is going well!

[@jeromemonteyremard5124]

We have difficulties getting armor because of the war but it must be the same for you in the United States.

[@woodchuckknight7820]

@@jeromemonteyremard5124 Yes. We are having the same problems. There are a few good US makers but they can't keep up with the demand now

[@michaelspyrou1784]

practical. perfect.

[@woodchuckknight7820]

Thank you!

[@jmhinnen]

Hey Chuck, would it be accurate to say that a 2h axe is easy to learn but hard to master?

[@woodchuckknight7820]

Yes. I think that is accurate. Yes you can do more damage than a falchion and shield but grappling gets tricky especially with longer axes, you have less defense with no shield, and you need to learn timing as it is slower than a 1 hander.

[@Gaming4ever-pd7jv]

Blunt force trauma, regardless of armor, should break bones on impact; how do you use axes without breaking ribs, collar bones, shins, etc.?

[@woodchuckknight7820]

Armor works. There are weight limits on weapons but it's harder to break bones than people think. You feel it. And get bruise and sometimes you can break things but it is rare

[@goncalo1410]

Hey man i have a question, if sharp weapons aren't allowed, why don't people use more impact weapons like maces?

[@woodchuckknight7820]

Maxes are allowed but have weight limits which makes them less effective than axes. Maces and hammers were designed to destroy armor. We don't want to actually kill each other in the sport. Historical tournaments didn't allow hammers or heavy maces for these exact same reasons.

[@geminiblue6677]

Is there a video showing how to parry with the axe ?

[@woodchuckknight7820]

No. I actually haven't made a video on this but that is a great idea. I will try and put one together next week. Thanks for the great idea!

[@geminiblue6677]

@@woodchuckknight7820 Thanks really look forward too seeing it. I am wondering if the wooden handle can parry a steel blade with minimal damage and how to maneuver with the axehead since its so top heavy

[@woodchuckknight7820]

@@geminiblue6677 Yup! I got you. There are techniques for all of this that work.

[@NordicNaturalist]

I've come across this sport, which I'm still a little confused about what's it called? HMB? I don't have the guts for the real thing, but I have had a look at HMB Soft. But I can't really find out which rules apply, or see where I can learn more about it. because in addition to rules there are also some equipment and weapon requirements?. Will you help me?

[@woodchuckknight7820]

Of course. Glad to help. The sport overall is called Bohurt. In the USA it's also known as armored combat by some. HMB is one of the large international leagues and many countries have country leagues in the international league. HMB USA in America. The other large international league is IMCF. In the USA there is the HMB USA org and the ACS, armored combat sports. I fight primarily ACS but you can participate in tournaments under any banner. It's very confusing. For example the ACS National championship was also part of the HMB USA league events. So you are fighting for both leagues. Where are you located? I can try and connect you with someone who can help you learn about the non steel side of this as well, fighting in soft kit

[@NordicNaturalist]

@@woodchuckknight7820 Hi Chuck, Thank you very much for your reply. Your explanation gave me a bit more insight and information, so I have now found a club relatively close to where I live. So now me and my 12-year-old son are joining Buhurt Soft. Is the soft version only training, or are tournaments also organized? And if so, is there a fixed set of rules for the soft version? ☺️

[@woodchuckknight7820]

@@NordicNaturalist That's awesome. For the soft version it really depends on the club or region. Where I am in New Hampshire we have "soft Kit days" in the summer where we run lots of games and events and we spar in soft kit every Friday for practice but there are not official tournaments. Everyone seems to use it differently depending on the goals of the club. Even if it's just practice and sparring it is still a ton of fun! Good luck with the club!

[@NordicNaturalist]

@@woodchuckknight7820 Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ArmsAndArmorReviews]

Okay, but WHERE do you get your axes from?

[@woodchuckknight7820]

I have axes from multiple different makers just because I like variety and trying things. I've had a custom one made by Johnathan Chaney, Buhurt tech axes, Canadian Bohurt (who is a sponsor) and others. I've ended up with somewhat of a collection over they years.

[@deadman983]

As a felon that can’t own guns now I’m going to have to defend myself in a more brutal way to protect my home. Thanks for the info

[@woodchuckknight7820]

This is sport training man for armored combat. I have no advice or suggestions on an axe for home defense

[@ricolaw2571]

Owning any weapon is illegal for you.

[@Cascas422]

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