World Medieval Fighting Championships
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[quote]Until recently, historical medieval battle was just a hobby. People having the same interests organized tournaments, attracted participants, but nothing was more or less official. Most spectators even now think that festival buhurts are staged battles. But the situation has changed after the official registration of HMBIA. Historical medieval battle, due to the registration of HMBIA, has actually become an official international sport. It’s not an Olympic sport, and HMB format is not for the Olympic games, but there is one thing that is present in any official sport and which should, in theory, become the next step of the HMB development, namely ranks and titles for the athletes. Nowadays a fighter is known by the audience only due to his successful and frequent participation in the tournaments and championships.
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Looks pretty damn cool. Runs form the 9-12 May. 21v21! Fab.
If I'd'v'e found out about this a few weeks ago, reckon I would have organised to go. Looks like great fun.
[quote]Until recently, historical medieval battle was just a hobby. People having the same interests organized tournaments, attracted participants, but nothing was more or less official. Most spectators even now think that festival buhurts are staged battles. But the situation has changed after the official registration of HMBIA. Historical medieval battle, due to the registration of HMBIA, has actually become an official international sport. It’s not an Olympic sport, and HMB format is not for the Olympic games, but there is one thing that is present in any official sport and which should, in theory, become the next step of the HMB development, namely ranks and titles for the athletes. Nowadays a fighter is known by the audience only due to his successful and frequent participation in the tournaments and championships.
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Looks pretty damn cool. Runs form the 9-12 May. 21v21! Fab.
If I'd'v'e found out about this a few weeks ago, reckon I would have organised to go. Looks like great fun.
Some footage from this year. This looks so much fun to watch!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embed...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embed...
...and more. UK at 1 hour 37 ish in the 5v5. Only lasts a few seconds!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=channel...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=channel...
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