USA v Australia Knights in 5 v 5 during IMCF World Championships 2018 at Scone Palace, Scotland

[@FREEK777ful]

If they ever ban football from schools, I vote that this replaces it.

[@ManImTheVoid]

I say schools should introduce this sport alongside it.

[@unknownchannel3141]

Me too

[@opeltheartist]

Significantly less dangerous. Less head and neck injuries

[@atomicfox4390]

Fuck football id rather see this its more entertaining then watching people chace other people with a ball

[@NoaRawlinson]

Yes

[@quintonnorsworthy5427]

I like how the United States and Australia, two nations that had nothing to do with the actual medieval era, are the ones fighting in the world championships.

[@tomo-gq2tq]

We can use 19th century rifles as clubs!

[@ed95755]

I think you just explained it

[@King-xr9lx]

Our ancestors sure did.

[@fadedjdean6546]

Idk if you knew this about USA but before we were a country and in the 1500s with the European settlers we actually had knights for the last 100 years of the medivial era

[@King-xr9lx]

@@fadedjdean6546 that's badass

[@ililililililililililililil6813]

never expected to see US and Aussie knights trying to kill each other in Norman armor

[@duskyflathead4483]

not norman but mhm

[@Bdelliumharts]

going back to their roots

[@Balteus_420]

@@Bdelliumharts the americans are beyond the medieval times tho

[@myth9240]

@@Balteus_420 ancestry

[@Einstellung]

Haha

[@legendarybrando348]

I want this to become super popular. In my opinion this is the funnest sport to watch and would be really fun to be in.

[@mermaidmimsy]

Yeah ide watch this over any sport anyday.

[@JohnDoe-su8ew]

Not in-person though. One loose piece of metal sent flying and you're lucky to only lose your fingers.

[@fire_tower]

​@@JohnDoe-su8ewAudience members should get to keep stray weapons and armor if they catch them.

[@JohnDoe-su8ew]

@@fire_tower yes including other peoples amputated limbs.

[@Billy-burner]

​@JohnDoe-su8ew hell yeah now we're talking 🤙

[@CoolSmoovie]

I am absolutely in LOVE with the pattern for the USA team, It looks so badass!

[@alivecoy]

@Colin Porter ikr! Like know samurai armor when you see it SMH

[@indiciaobscure]

ok but the Kangaroo banner is making me laugh so much, like this amazing alternative history

[@Nellsbells79]

It looks so damn cool 🇺🇸

[@Tristan51875]

Fr

[@manz7860]

Im gonna try to make it in for honor

[@aleccap5946]

Don't care what anyone has to say. This should be on main stream TV there is so much a TV company could do from showing how the armour and weapons are made to the training and interviews with the players. Seriously if I had the money this would be prime viewing

[@arthurdolraefel]

Duuuddeee it totally would

[@mermaidmimsy]

I would watch this, Im hoping men and women do this and I would do it and I don’t care about fairness/unfairness it just looks awsome and style points go to usa.

[@arthurdolraefel]

@@mermaidmimsy Men and women do both compete idk how much so in the global level but in the national level they definitely do

[@nesstrinn]

me and the boys in the pool after finding the pool noodles

[@g0r3gutzz72]

Underrated comment

[@a21kira54]

Saying "underrated comment" wouldn't get you likes

[@HyprHotshot]

Gayyyyy

[@winged_destro]

@@a21kira54 he got 10 and you got 0, not saying it's not an annoying reply but your argument is incorrect + ratio

[@FalloutUrMum]

Just like the real 1300s, when Australia and America sent their knights to finally settle their bitter border dispute.

[@Nellsbells79]

😂

[@somerandomguy3313]

Lol

[@dan2797]

Ah yes the Great Backyard brawl of the early 1300s there was barbecue and shrimp strewn everywhere truly a bloody brutal conflict. ;)

[@leakoe3797]

Yeah right..

[@PatrickCooperPhotography-nw1pp]

The imaginary border dispute?

[@Reddog5546]

Big thanks to Covid 19 for bringing me here.

[@mk3ferret]

Well your a positive boi, we make room for you

[@jaeggo]

Honestly I'm 6'3" and I'm thinking about buying a full suit. But nobody I know would want to do it with me.

[@Reddog5546]

@@jaeggo Say no more. We can practice in my backyard.

[@fmanion24]

@@jaeggo we have teams all over.

[@TheRoach.]

3:54 the guy running in with the axe was obviously Australia's most badass knight

[@Newbie4Hire]

I don't know the rules, but shouldn't the guy he hit have been downed and out after that strike?

[@BossBabyBestAnime]

@@Newbie4Hire No, only when a knight goes to the ground (it counts when the knees hit the ground) or when someone loses one of their armour pieces. Also, some spots on all the knight are prohibited from hitting but I don't remember those

[@Newbie4Hire]

@@BossBabyBestAnime ah ok, thanks for the clarification.

[@499predator]

@@BossBabyBestAnime Late response, but I'm pretty sure it's neck, back of the knee and groin. There might be more but I'm not sure.

[@varck7935]

@@499predator Late response, but also the foot ;)

[@johnnyboi30]

I did not think for Honor would look like this in real life

[@lisi8thagrate69]

well if they knew they were going to die, they would fight a little more better. with some years of training added, then it would look a little like for honor. lol

[@mikephillips6373]

Admortem inumidus

[@mrchessmaster809]

@@lisi8thagrate69 It would most definitely not look like for honor, there's no hyper armor in real life.

[@AdamSmith75th]

Haha if they were fighting to the death...It’d look a little different

[@HelloWorld-ti2zp]

@@mrchessmaster809 yes there is, its called adrenaline

[@skyshatter3633]

1:37 damn that guy is tough .. taking those hits like a boss

[@pankeksenpai5323]

it's armor how else do you think he made it through those hits

[@suisiwara2036]

pankek senpai it still hurts when you get hit with those

[@mk3ferret]

He was unconscious First hit zombied his ass

[@shadpant9255]

pankek senpai armor protects you yeah but blunt force is still painful

[@reallyhappenings5597]

basically hacking him to pieces in real life

[@jacobcrabbe9011]

3:35 the block with the axe was sick

[@lovely._.lexishorts]

Simon is a beast. He was my favourite for Knight Fight Champion

[@bbaff8622]

@@lovely._.lexishorts I follow him on youtube, absolute beast. Nerd Rage!!

[@killerbuster]

3:25 what a beast move from that axeman

[@arga9767]

I’m British and I don’t know why but I couldn’t help rooting for America so bad

[@someRando-e4r]

Paternal instinct?

[@edirt]

This shows the difference betwen fighting as a team and as individuals, but it is kinda funny to see two nations who never had knights fight so well.

[@gabrieljohnson161]

When he started taking swings to the head while being held by one and bashed in the head by the other I really felt that

[@HarryXHemispheres]

Shoutouts to WIld Bill impersonator who just runs just around with the flag as a wild west hype man.

[@williamworth2746]

The medieval interpretation of the US nights is awesome 😎

[@orrgazmo]

I trained for this, but my wife told me I looked middle aged so I stopped 🏰

[@scpfoundation4717]

Wow

[@trColt45]

Dude there was a 50 year old thats only just retired from his last match. You do you dude

[@bobcostas6272]

Lol

[@madisonstoner7405]

Lots of r/wooosh in here lol

[@DeathReaper371]

Don't ever let anyone stop you from doing something you want to do

[@cozbibibi711]

1:36 The guy on the ground felt every pain for hid teamate the music also made it more emotional for him

[@gucketjug]

god this is so entertaining. Who knew you could get such great fighting nowadays?

[@rc59191]

Taking multiple axe hits to the head like that can't be good.

[@AyeshaPottery]

I love it this game 💪

[@donaldsterling1631]

Two nations whos nationalities are descendent from Britain but never had Knights themeselves haha

[@buttertoast1146]

Nah most of us descended from Germany

[@arseymcgee6644]

@@buttertoast1146 The majority of Americans of European decent are of English ancestry

[@Goofy-G]

@@arseymcgee6644 Here in Pennsylvania 66% of us are decended from Germany, not me though, I'm British and Irish.

[@Goofy-G]

@a Maybe they took English names to fit in, or they were forced. My great grandfather on my mother's side was Irish, his last name was similar to that of O'Derby, the U.S. government changed his name to Darby, as at the time there was a large anti-Irish sentiment.

[@porghvam3288]

Ask the British who the knights were in WWII

[@bassowl2802]

I think it’s hilarious seeing knights clad in Stars and Stripes lmao

[@0brn0]

And with the last knight downed the correct way to pronounce tomato was resolved.

[@Happyッ-r4q]

The warrior side of youtube I love it.

[@free6754]

dude how can i join this ?

[@tamashi5052]

@Arthur Thaete fr tho how do we join this

[@tamashi5052]

@Arthur Thaete well if that helps then thanks yeet

[@Charmieluc]

Go look up the armored combat league it helps you find a chapter near you. After that you contact the chaptwr and it guides you from there. I just joined a couple weeks ago its great

[@Elbowbanditest2003]

@@tamashi5052 should take up HEMA first or you wont have a chance

[@tamashi5052]

@@Elbowbanditest2003 Sheeesh thank you for the help!

[@greazypozer]

the only sport I would sit in some hot ass stands shouting "USA USA USA" for

[@davidtapp3950]

That looked like a whole lot of fun! 😀

[@tree7755]

Until you cant remember what happened

[@davidtapp3950]

@@tree7755 These days that's frequently for me.

[@TheReverseParadox]

Im enjoying this i actually like it they have to read up and research old school tactical fighting and its intresti g

[@trytrtrfmfmdmmfnfnfnr]

How much does it cost to have one of these made for you? How much does it cost to buy the materials to make one yourself? Is it really hard to do?

[@tm_ipod9142]

My ancestors where Scottish so I'm pretty sure we all have a place and part to play in this beautiful sport. It's about comrades and friendship

[@mkgods6661]

Splendid match.

[@BobbyLCollins]

This is what happens when someone travels back in time and accidentally steps on a butterfly.

[@eunaekim9216]

I know I'm probably going to start a comment war, but I'm actually not surprised to see the United States in this sport. Just remember that we're the ones that have stuff like the Medieval Times arena/restaurant combos, people in Maryland and West Virginia have jousting tournaments, and a lot of college students join groups who pretend to be medieval characters!

[@EternalNico1]

that european blood

[@Efemral]

Looks like Judo or some wrestling skills could be very useful if grounding the opponent is the goal?

[@onlyoneofhiskind]

Yes

[@fearlesswinter4315]

i think i found my sport

[@marcusaurelius1665]

Two counties which never had a midevel history having knights contest, that's nice 👍

[@pacovillafane80]

DOESNT matter! Look at Japan with skateboarding, Japan had nothing to do with the origins of skateboarding and now they pump out skaters winning gold in Olympics

[@Salmontres]

Can anyone explain the rules? Sometimes the fighters would get tagged a fair bit before going down. Is it a sort of honor system?

[@michaelsauer9129]

At 0:31 It looks like one of the marshal is saying that a lnag handled, but small bladed axe is not OK. Wha't going on there?

[@captainplatypus4328]

What are the rules? Like can someone be marked dead after a certain type of blow? Or do you just lie down if u get hit too hard?

[@radab4989]

So strange to see medieval knights fighting for Australian and American flags... Heresy or infamy in term of historical accuracy but awesome teams and outstanding work ! Respect guys... Greetings from Belgium !

[@theoyancey]

well where do you think Americans and Australians trace their heritage? lol

[@harveth4900]

It's a sport

[@wales2k4747]

It’s a sport, not a historical re-enactment.

[@communism_is_wrong7167]

The Middle Ages needed some Liberation

[@georgefloydsfake20dollarbi28]

@@theoyancey British won’t knights

[@minerva-265]

How much money does the winner get?

[@stark1987]

the losers families get raped and pillaged

[@nicculessman4069]

stark1987 lmaoo

[@Killingzone99]

Forfeiture of castles

[@sci_fi13th36]

Now this is a sport i can get into

[@mivapusa]

Always wondered what a feudal USA might look like. I guess the stars and stribes aren't a totally awful pattern on a tabard

[@reynardus1359]

IMCF is Renaissance Fair skills. BITN is where the real fighters are.

[@nasserattia9987]

I want learn more about this game. Please who know tell me.

[@donaldsterling1631]

"U S A !!! U S A !!!" vs "AUSSIE!!! - OY! AUSSIE!!! OY!"

[@drewdevlin9192]

it goes "Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi"

[@sukhoi-mig]

ano kaya yung kababalaghang binabanggit ng mga announcer na "Sooooo Tight"? parang yung napanood kong pelikula sabi eh "Strange Things are afoot at the circle K."

[@jasonkaczynski8218]

Hey I'd love to get involved in this sport. What should I do to get started?

[@BraemarMedia]

Hi Heinrich, all the countries here are part of the International Medieval Combat Federation IMCF so have a look at their website for details of teams and contacts. Good luck.

[@jasonkaczynski8218]

Braemar Media thank you

[@wendyw8931]

Go back in time about 800 years.

[@Blackhedelic_blues]

I'd say look at your countries international combat league website and purchase a kit, start doing some physical exercises with and without your gear. Then, join up, if you don't have a chapter or a league to join, make your own. That's really all it takes.

[@xy4nderenyandere830]

Don't KEEEL

[@nickm1242]

How do you sign up to train and try out for this?

[@jonbrown8698]

I was not expecting this!!

[@TheBloatedChap]

Thses dudes are beasts

[@katepaison]

What are the exact rules of elimination for this sport

[@zealandsword9557]

Are we all really ignoring the Dark Knight track in the background?

[@bababla8528]

How do you get into this it looks fun and like good training

[@whydnot]

Defeat in detail seems like the way to go here.

[@lycansoldier9512]

Where do all these contestants get their armor from?

[@jean-luchochart6960]

USA vs Australie. Sans nul doute les plus vieux jouteurs du Monde. Une tradition ancrée depuis des millénaires...Je rigole mais un peu jaune quand même!! Je crois sincèrement que certains pays ne devraient pas figurer dans ces rencontres!

[@tekaname4188]

This is the best sport.

[@MustangMedic]

I love it, and Andre is my friend

[@Supwisebs]

There should be a mass limit on those ax heads, I was cringing when that USA knight was teeing off on the Aussie knight's head.

[@sirjosefofhessen4527]

Nice i looking 2 get into that myself seems very fun

[@johnathanbash3838]

3:38 get to the choppa

[@seanmckenzie8482]

This looks so cool I want to do it so bad lol

[@BPGEE]

"For that guy we like!"

[@zenbright9213]

Why isnt this in the Olympics

[@chrisnewhard5863]

This pleases me

[@AndersStClair]

Dang USA is brutal, and I love it.

[@СтаниславЗаброцкий]

Обе команды молодцы!!! Но США Круче в этой сходке))) Both teems are good, but USA is better. From Russia with "Love")))

[@samuela.botello2881]

This a late response but thanks from the USA russia is Amazing too

[@Definitely_Dave]

This looks cool, but also super expensive to be involved in.

[@balex6135]

This…. Is awesome

[@joshuadallas4849]

Man USA looks so badass

[@maciejpanasiewicz3947]

Earth's lore friendly

[@valentinoking320]

I didn't know there was an actual sport like this

[@steveningram9731]

i think boxing should be mandatory in schools because it instills all the principles men particularly require in life.

[@captaingalaxy5265]

Definitely not mandatory Optional Yeah maybe I can go with that

[@VictoriaStobbie]

Yellow and green is so fitting for the aussies.

[@StayCoolAsh]

USA ALL THE WAY!!!!!! 🇺🇸

[@LUCKYFETT]

If you played hockey with weapons. I think this is what it'd look like

[@soup5344]

the American's armor look exactly like you'd expect.

[@itastemyownpreckum3061]

For honor 2 looks great

[@hoggyhog]

chilvary in real life

[@theswagwagon484]

SCOTLAND FOREVER

[@अण्वायुवरीवर्त]

Me and the boys during recess

[@ililililililililililililil6813]

is that a weapon or a stick?

[@niccatipay]

A dulled axe blade. Normally, sharps are no effect to armor. Blunt heavy weapons on the other hand are deadly. Imagine a thin light blade versus a 3 kilo short mace. Forget cuts, forget armor penetration, in fact you won't remember anything at all.

[@tylertapp131]

I'd like to meet some of these guys, I bet they're some very interesting cool dudes.

[@detroitandclevelandfan5503]

Lol 😂 this is awesome. However, think of real warfare, like this, must have been so crazy.

[@Melanias_Consort]

3:55 Legit me in for honor "I GOT THIS GUYS....WAIT NVM THERE WAS MORE THAN I THOUGHT"

[@MatthewZmusician209]

This armor from like the 1300s right?

[@AaronThePony]

It's a mix. Mostly 13th-15th and some 16th century helms with 15th-16th century plate armor.

[@zacharymarshall163]

In fairly certain it was made in the 21st century lol jk

[@jamesmilford6051]

This should be bigger then it is

[@deathtrooper199]

Wish this game is very popular here in Australia. It looks fun

[@davidtapp3950]

A new Olympic event?

[@anilphilip546]

are these real weapons - or just tin axes?

[@Salmon_Toastie]

They are steel but with weight reductions and blunted edges. Because at a certain weight an axe or hammer could actually kill you or give severe brain damage. I’ve done this twice and it fucking hurts like a bitch and that’s the axe heads that only weigh 2kg. Anything more and I’ll be a vegetable.

[@shaquilleotmeal5179]

This is probably what a mid-evil battle looked like

[@MingusDynastyy]

I imagine they had more training and were a bit more careful.

[@IPIay01]

Jaye was really laying into that guy at 1:30

[@soflet4826]

The toilet paper isle:

[@BingusBongus123]

So true

[@OASIS23-]

They didn’t have enough poise....

[@mk3ferret]

No poise to be found Praise the sun

[@aluminiumsloep]

Did we all enjoy the USA flag lady?