Getting Started in Armored Combat

[@14lucario]

I want to start this sport, I'm currently a boxer so I'm familiar with being an athlete. Can you guys upload some techniques that are basic for this? some of us are deeply interested on making this sport grow

[@thegregitto]

You live in the U.S yes? And if so, in which state? There is likely an armoured academy near you where you can get your start!

[@akiaki4172]

Find a team near you and see if they have loaner gear. I just started with the LA golden knights!

[@mothtoflame4843]

My main area of interest is sword combat, and from my small stint boxing I can say that structuring a parry and structuring a block are fundamentally similar. Sellsword Arts is great for weapon tips, guard forms and such. I really hope I can become a squire soon but I can't find a league nearby yet

[@noahshriver7944]

Is there an over arching program I could contact to find official groups in my area? I live in Indiana and have had trouble finding a group/how to contact them.

[@rivershipley4269]

You can find local chapters with knightfinder for acs at least

[@gavinbeaton4112]

You can go to www.acwknights.com/ to find a local group

[@kevinwagner4124]

Do you have to join a chapter to compete in the duel categories?

[@saltlakecitycrusaders9811]

Not necessarily, but having a chapter helps a lot

[@ronaldrichards5314]

Just moved utah im a infantry vet and was a bouncer down on bourban street for many years would love to get into this

[@saltlakecitycrusaders9811]

Thats great Ronald. Please message us at our email [e-mail] And we can get you started!

[@derekfish7768]

I love when people taking medieval combat seriously. It is an awesome hobby!

[@TrunkyDunks]

I've recently been very interested in getting into the sport, and there is a chapter locally. I have emailed a few times with no response...is it acceptable to just go to the location on one of their training times and ask around/watch? Don't want to be the weirdo that just shows up uninvited 😅 Thanks

[@saltlakecitycrusaders9811]

I dont think any team would be opposed to new people showing up to a practice. They're likely to invite you out to one if you were to get in contact via email.

[@jmhinnen]

I'm very thankful for this video. I'm aiming to found an armored combat chapter in New Orleans, LA and if I'm gonna be the first chapter head/president I need to know this stuff backwards and forwards.

[@frankcochran1814]

Funny thing im trying to join armored combat sports. But cant find a chapter in louisiana. So if you do get started. Id love to join

[@jmhinnen]

@@frankcochran1814 Where in LA do ya live?

[@frankcochran1814]

@@jmhinnen i used to live in pearl river. Which was a hour away from neworleans but now i live in arcadia louisiana so alot farther lol

[@jmhinnen]

@@frankcochran1814 Yeah, if I were you, I'd either try to start a team in Shreveport or get with someone making one already. I don't know of anyone up there trying to get it started, though. :/

[@frankcochran1814]

@@jmhinnen yeah. Its a pain. If i ever move back to pearl river. I will hit you up. To see how your doing

[@AiyahuntaCheimumbi]

"Women are too weak to wear armor." Women working daily with children strapped to their back and chest lol

[@soulhorder6130]

a couple years late but i was wondering how your team is funded.

[@teutonicpenguin9593]

Great video you guys! Keep it up!

[@IamDumptruck]

I'd love to start learning fighting styles and getting into armor. What is the age group for the squire program and would I learn enough swordplay to be effective in armor?

[@saltlakecitycrusaders9811]

I'm not sure how other teams do there squire program. But the Crusaders allow anyone with written parent permission to participate in the squire program. The only thing is that they cannot fight till they are 18 for legal reasons. But we will still teach fighting technique and tactics.

[@IamDumptruck]

@@saltlakecitycrusaders9811 You guys would be my team so where can I start?

[@loisbousselet2716]

in my chapter every beginner fighter that doesn't have a full armor yet is automatically a squire that helps the fighters get ready and equip on tournaments

[@jacobm.f.2451]

• What is your policy on minors? Would I be able to enter the squire program at 15-16? I remember reading you have to be 18 to fight but could I show up and learn? • I’ve been building my own brigandine for a LARP I play but designed it with being able to also use it for heavy combat. It’s a mix of 16 and 18 gauge (mostly 16) mild steel riveted to a couple layers of duck canvas, would I be able to use that?

[@saltlakecitycrusaders9811]

So the ACW policy is that you have to be 18 to fight in armor. But you would be able to participate in the squire program (depending on if your local chapter has one.) and any out of armor training. Your Brigandine sounds like it would be safe. But we would have to check it in person.

[@jacobm.f.2451]

Salt lake City Crusaders y’all are my local chapter lol

[@deathkorpsofkreig6493]

@@saltlakecitycrusaders9811 I have a question how customizable can your armor and weapons be example if i show up looking like sauron from lord of the rings would it still be permitted as long as the armor has good durability ? or is it just limited to realistic medieval weapons and armor ?

[@nicholettecampbell839]

@@deathkorpsofkreig6493 From what I understand, armor used in an official fight needs to be historically accurate and backed up by documentation to prove it was used in the era and region it is based on.

[@matthewbartley2746]

Definitely interested. I've wanted to learn to use a sword for years. And the idea of hanging our with a bunch of other passionate people, learning to wear and use armor, use the weapons, and then put those skills to the test. Quite literally bashing eachother to pieces.. Well that's just dude 101 right there. Every man has somewhere in his blood.. the blood of warriors who came before him.

[@blazecox2783]

This looks, AMAZING. Do you guys know of any chapters in the Denver area? The Google is failing me.

[@carlyaustinsebaske-smith3319]

There was a small team there for a while but it's no longer officially active. However a female fighter named Shoshanna who is very active in the sport and one of the premiere female fighters in America lives around there if you want to look her up on Instagram and message her. She's very nice

[@jaredkay6970]

Ummmm I am subbed! Like what the crap, can't wait to go to the fair next year!

[@Hathathorne]

Been playing the videos for 3 hours while I polish and oil my stuff.

[@frankcochran1814]

We need chapters in louisiana. Cant let texas out stage us now can we?

[@carlyaustinsebaske-smith3319]

this video was very informative. thank you for making it

[@adamkatz6532]

I don’t believe New Orleans has a chapter. I want to find someone to help me start one. I’m very busy, but reliable, very interested in getting started : )

[@teeth716]

Dude’s talkin so fast I had to put it at 0.75 times speed to understand him

[@forg3d87]

Is the squire program for every team? Or only in certain states?

[@saltlakecitycrusaders9811]

It is a program implemented by the SLC team. Currently, we are the only team that does it, though other teams may have other entry training programs.

[@sirjosefofhessen4527]

Can 16 gauge mild steel helmet be used or 12 gauge stainless steel

[@grantholmes5661]

You will certainly die in a 16 gauge mild helmet. 12 gauge stainless is fine.

[@templarorder7453]

See I'd love to start in this. But I live in rural North Carolina their is nothing like this anywhere near me. So i have no clue where start.

[@carlyaustinsebaske-smith3319]

North Carolina actually has the most important tournament held in it every single year. It's the qualifiers for the international team called Carolina carnage

[@templarorder7453]

@@carlyaustinsebaske-smith3319 wait really? I'd love to compete in this but I don't know of any groups near. I don't think I can compete in pro either right away.

[@spacemarine9144]

*heavy breathing*

[@DD_Dietriech]

Any armor smiths in the USA that you'd recommend? Since most of not all of the smiths you linked are in the Ukraine and I have been hearing that shipping and customs costs have been charging near 100% of the shipment value. I'd rather not pay 4-6 grand to customs for an armour shipment already costing 6,500 USD.

[@bloodshamanpixel]

I’ve been wanting to get into this and also you intro is awesome

[@martinprince7773]

This looks quite interesting. Thank you for the information

[@grandistrefrigerator]

the closest place to me as far as i can find is two hours away and im not sure what i should do or how i should do it. im coming into this with no information and i don't know where to get it. all i ever get is "go to your chapter president" but im not told where i can find one or what they are exactly. i really really want to get into this sport but i guess i cant seem to put in the effort or something because im just lost and i cant find directions that help me understand

[@tobiasmills232]

i wanna do this so bad but the armour is so expensive and idk how to join or find it

[@saltlakecitycrusaders9811]

Hey Tobias Email us at [e-mail] and we can help you locate your local team

[@nefasventures]

great channel.

[@noerknown]

I actually watched y'all today haha I got in contact with a local club and am gonna check it out with a friend. Thanks for coming out y'all 💪

[@samuelnicholes]

I watched them like 4 days ago 🧐

[@noerknown]

@@samuelnicholes I watched you like 1 day ago 🧐

[@samuelnicholes]

@@noerknown 🧐

[@noerknown]

@@samuelnicholes 🧐

[@davidmilanes35]

how can i find a club around my Area?

[@sk8clips845]

is armored combat very popular in Washington State? More specifically the western side like seattle, snohomish, everett.

[@saltlakecitycrusaders9811]

I know that there are two teams out that way. Might want to take a look on acwknights.com

[@ashole3216]

do armor paint, finishes, and tints actually matter all that much, or does only the actual design of the armor matter?

[@saltlakecitycrusaders9811]

Things like that are just for the fashion which many consider very important ;)

[@snaggletooth4607]

Do you guys consider yourself LARPers?

[@saltlakecitycrusaders9811]

Our sport has little to nothing to do with lapping. It is a form of combat sport and martial arts. However many of our fighters have LARP'd

[@beowulf4100]

I realy wanna get into it ...but im super pore

[@gavinbeaton4112]

A lot of us picked up a second job or donate plasma to save up for armor.

[@graemesmith6599]

i was wondering if it would be possible to do a riveted mail hauberk with more of a chainmail armor instead of plate if that is possible?

[@grantholmes5661]

If you wanted to do an earlier period mail armor, you'll need to hide plate underneath, and it will be HEAVY. Mail alone is not enough to handle the blunt force of this sport, and you'll be repairing links quite often as well. Not impossible, but not practical for this sport.

[@graemesmith6599]

@@grantholmes5661 i see so i'll try to do a eastern style with hauberk underneath and lamellar and i know how heavy chainmail can be i've been practicing on the daily with it on even doing simple tasks such as chopping wood with it on but i shall take in your consideration p.s i'll probably have to wait about a year before i will be able to get the money in order to pay for the gear i will be needing but i hope to meet you guys in this great sport i hope to join the Georgia team the harvesters

[@grantholmes5661]

@@graemesmith6599 I meant heavy to have both chainmail AND plate underneath. If you wore lamellar, you could just use mail sleeves to reduce weight. Basically, chainmail alone is insufficient for the sport. But I like the eastern styles, especially Ottoman armor.

[@graemesmith6599]

@@grantholmes5661 ah ok that makes it way easier but might I trouble you for one more question I've been researching the helmet rules in the sport and it says a lamellar aventail is not allowed for turban helmets and I was wondering what I could use it on

[@dr.stronk9857]

Is there a team I can join in Wisconsin?

[@saltlakecitycrusaders9811]

Great question. I don't know off the top of my head but I recommend going to the acw fan page on Facebook and commenting there. They are normally very responsive and can let you know. If you don't find anyone there try the same of the HMB Facebook page and then ACS Facebook page

[@bmxprofessor2660]

Ever find a team? I’m looking to get started and i’m from Wisconsin as well

[@wampuscat1831]

Many years ago I did LARP . Before I try this I'm going do it again for a bit and get my kics and snags worked out.