The World Cup Of Medieval Battle Re-Enactment (2015)

[@ethanhigley2845]

“This sport will never make it big” This sport is already big and is one of the longest running sports in history.

[@NinjaGamer1999]

It seems a bit silly but when you actually see all the training they do it is pretty cool. They also seem to be hitting as hard as they can in order to win which is not an easy thing to take.

[@makeitsonumberone1358]

Weres Lindy Beige?

[@tackyman2011]

Real nice vid. Thanks for sharing it.

[@pablotesticules]

For odin's sake it's not reenactment it's a sport. Reenactors would puke seeing the way of fighting, and I as a fighter don't consider myself reenacting history, I'm fighting in an actual sport with historical equipment. Yes, maybe as others bashed each other with clubs and blunted weapons in melee tournaments back then, but now, as myself, not as a knight.

[@aerozopher]

Also as some people noticed, you coul also just run around and tackle people with your shield. The swords seem to be kind of useless.

[@MFenix206]

as they were in real life against armor. you would want a pole weapon or mace/hammer for fighting opponents in plate, swords were for essentially civilian life self defense. in this situation what would be happening would be essentially wrestling matches with daggers for puncturing chain at the joints or slits in the visor.

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

They can not use stabs.

[@mrohwellthatslife433]

Watching the men fight is more amusing.

[@gerardjagroo]

So much blunt force trauma that my head hurts vicariously.

[@paweandonisgawralidisdobrz2522]

6:03polish helmet

[@Frdster_]

"It's impossible for a woman to fight" oh that kid's savage

[@Chorochronchotor]

Well from the way she swings that longsword... What an atrocious form she has. I'm more LH - Hema kind of guy, but I have huge respect for Bohurt community. The sport Is tough and I would not be able to endure the beating they get. But the girl needs to practice way more and find a proper teacher. The sword ain't a crowbar.

[@danielbarnes8694]

Nothing geeky and nerdy about fucking each other up with an axe or a sword no way !!! People need to stop saying that about this type of thing, really annoying, most people would shit them selves !

[@tseekmin]

Vices documentary was better tbh

[@BigStomper]

they seem very uncoordinated

[@adamwild7906]

Armour really take out your senses, you cant see as much, hear as much nor communicate

[@LadyLilith435]

Adam Wild medieval traditions and armies had good coordination

[@adamwild7906]

yes they did, not the same as without it though. Trust me its always harder with all of it on

[@varck7935]

As someone who has done it, it is very difficult. Remember that this is also not a reenactment of a real war but a reenactment of what a tournament would be like.

[@pablotesticules]

For HMB standards, they are

[@rogemsilva3802]

Pretty good!!

[@ethanhigley2845]

6:40 He does know that’s rugby not football right?

[@NewYorkKnightsCombat1]

Rugby is a form of football, so calling them "footballers" is neither inaccurate nor unusual.

[@audreypathkiller297]

Wow, i guess

[@ikovader]

Strangest? How is this strange? That's like saying soccer is strange because they use real balls!

[@clearmelody6252]

I'm sorry but this isn't the "World Championships for Medieval Sword Fighting". This is two groups of people that know a little bit about history, bashing each other over the head with blunt weapons. If you want to see real medieval sword fighting, you go to Longpoint in the US, or Swordfish in Europe.

[@TenEoneon777ZiikPo]

i don't see anything "brave" about it. besides being protected from injuries there is no fear of "death"here. unlike the real battle. this would be a good place to take out your anger and frustations. just another game that's all. they are not medieval people. they are just inspired by the cool battles scenes from movies. they would be brave it involves risking their lives. then they can call themselves "brave" or "patriots". just my thoughts. no offense.

[@NewYorkKnightsCombat1]

The armor is real armor, yes, but the weapons are the size and weight of the real thing, just blunted to 2 mm or greater. There is a very real risk of injury and death as those blows are coming in full strength and full speed, and even the best armor cannot protect you completely. Not to mention the risk of things like concussion, joint injuries, and broken bones from a misstep or a bad landing from a throw. Check out the video "Captain Zorikh Gets Hurt Medieval Edition" for an ACL tear witnessed in real time and slow motion in this game.

[@Stanf954]

🤔 Blunted steel weapons? How do you blunt a mace? No thanks. I'lI just stick to my duct tape wrapped rattan weapons. Those hurt enough.

[@danielbarnes8694]

And sorry loads of women used to fight it’s not new either Viking women and Celtic women used to fight with there men

[@michayahjwalker3349]

Ooh fighting couples.I like that😏

[@mingkeng7305]

I think only one in hundred

[@micann5738]

no ones going around picking the shortest and weakest for their team for the sake of diversity and gender equality. There were women military leader but not warriors unless the tribe is facing extinction or mass enslavement.

[@lusolad]

@ Daniel Barnes.....Bullshit!!!!!

[@Dimli_Gloinssohn]

first of Its kinda silly thats Nations like USA and Australia compede, because those nations dodnt even exist in those times... second this has nothing to do with medieval fighting... NOTHING!!! I saw Animes that show better historical fighting! they are just playing football without a ,,ball" (sry dont know how this thing is called) and armour on. its rediculous.

[@Dimli_Gloinssohn]

Oh and no one of them is a knight... not even close... at first i didnt even see any horse ... xD

[@Dimli_Gloinssohn]

Anon ymous they usw maces, Axes, Hammers etc. Those were effective. And there are techniques with swords against armored opponents. And if they cant use them, dont choose them. Just use another weapon. They arent fighting they are Wrestling, MMA and judo. They fight like they dont have weapons in their hands most of the time.

[@Dimli_Gloinssohn]

Anon ymous Im fighting myself aß an reenacter and i dont like those fights. But pls enjoy it if you do. I just needed to rage a bit.

[@laciihasz4734]

this is only a game, the point is to win, have fun not to kill ur opponent:) they had to create rules to control it, and this is what they came up with.

[@Dimli_Gloinssohn]

Laci Ihasz yeah but they really should use proper techniques and dont just hack and slay.