Medieval Combat World Championship: Armour-clad fighters from 30 countries battle in Denmark
Spottrup Castle hosts modern combat sport blending historical technique with safety rules
Quick Look
The International Medieval Combat Federation's world championship in Denmark features fighters from 30 countries using blunted medieval weapons in a sport combining historical techniques with modern safety and scoring.
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Why It Matters
The IMCF World Championship combines historical medieval combat techniques with modern safety protocols and competitive scoring.
Armour-clad fighters from 30 countries are battling at Denmark's Spottrup Castle in the medieval combat world championship, blending historical technique with modern safety. The International Medieval Combat Federation's event, first staged in Spain in 2014, features blunted swords and axes.
"It's historically inspired, a mix of modern techniques with historical ones," said IMCF spokesperson Kamila Studencka. "We have something between full combat sports and fencing."
Brazilian competitor Rodrigo Sinckevicius, 33, previously competed in jiu-jitsu but was drawn to the medieval combat's unique intensity. The four-day championships include one-on-one duels and mass-team "Buhurt" events.
The event is held in the shadow of Spottrup Castle, a Danish fortress completed around 1520, drawing global attention to the modern medieval combat sport.
Open Questions
- How does the scoring system work in detail?