13th Legion
Armored Combat
Train With Honor — Stand As One
Full-contact medieval combat. Real steel. A team united.
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Full-contact medieval combat. Real steel. A team united.
Armored combat is a full-contact medieval martial art where fighters don historically accurate steel armor and compete using blunted steel weapons. Real steel on real steel.
Governed by Buhurt International (BI) and similar bodies, armored combat takes place on a defined field where fighters strike, grapple, and work to bring their opponent to the ground.
Part sport, part living history, part martial art.
Based in Salt Lake City, the 13th Legion was forged by fighters who believe the martial traditions of armored combat belong in the modern world.
We fight hard, train harder, and hold each other to a standard built on camaraderie, discipline, and craft.
Our focus is steel on steel — but we also train across disciplines. We study historical manuals, work with training daggers, and spar without armor. Whether or not you ever step onto the field in full kit, there's something here for anyone serious about the old ways of fighting.
Beyond tournament competition, we take to the field at Renaissance faires across the region — sharing the sport with anyone curious enough to watch.
On and off the battlefield — Train With Honor. Stand As One.
We fight for each other. On and off the field, we are one unit.
We uphold the traditions and spirit of medieval combat — victory with integrity.
Excellence in armor, technique, and conditioning. We never stop improving.
As in history, kingdoms in armored combat rise and fall. The 13th Legion is built to outlast the tumult of the field and the ambitions of any one member. We preserve and share the martial traditions of armored combat through public education, safe participation, and community outreach. Above all, we pass on our credo: to Train With Honor and Stand As One.
Our 2026 tournament and melee schedule is being forged. Check back soon and follow us for updates.
Get NotifiedWe are always looking for fighters willing to put in the work. Whether you're coming from another martial art or picking up a weapon for the first time — show up ready, and there's a place for you.
No armor? No problem. All our members have access to our training equipement. In addition, between our loaner armor and generous teammates, if you want to be in armor, you will be after just a few weeks of practice.
Not every role in the Legion requires armor. Our team runs on more than fighters, and we have a place for everyone willing to show up.
Capture the action from tournaments and training nights
Capture the action from tournaments and training nights
Keep the field fair and the rules upheld
Keep the field fair and the rules upheld
Historical out-of-armor combat using training daggers
Historical out-of-armor combat using training daggers
Armor setup, fighter support, and keeping things moving
Armor setup, fighter support, and keeping things moving
Have questions? Want to come watch a practice? Ready to join? Reach out through any of the channels below.
