Built by fighters, for the sport.
Founded in 2019 as a federally recognized nonprofit, the AMCF exists to promote armored combat, protect fighters, and grow buhurt as a legitimate, respected sport in the United States.
As the American member of the International Medieval Combat Federation, we send fighters into international competition and bring international standards home, safety protocols, a code of conduct, and a ruleset that is revised in the open.
We are run by a volunteer board, funded by members and sponsors, and accountable to the community we compete in.
What is buhurt?
Old French for “wallop.” Buhurt is full-contact combat fought in roughly 100 lbs. of steel or titanium armor, with blunted weapons built to look historically accurate while keeping fighters safe under modern safety standards.
The Duel
One fighter against one, decided on points or by knockdown, the clearest test of individual skill.
Group Melee
Teams of 3 to 30 meet in the list at once. Chaotic, tactical, and the sport’s signature spectacle.
Profile Combat
Longsword-style dueling scored on technique and control rather than sustained impact.
The sport runs on the community around it.
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Direct support for fighter safety, event costs, and growing the federation nationwide.
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