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. No padding, no foam — 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. It is raw, physical, and deeply demanding.
Part sport, part living history, part martial art.
Based in Salt Lake City, the 13th Legion was forged by fighters who believe that the martial traditions of armored combat deserve a place in the modern world. We are a team built on brotherhood, discipline, and the pursuit of excellence in full-contact steel fighting.
We train hard, compete harder, and welcome those with the courage to step onto the field in steel. Our fighters compete at local, regional, and national levels, while also training and fighting for sport at many local Renaissance faires.
On and off the battlefield, we Train With Honor and 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.
Our 2026 tournament and melee schedule is being forged. Check back soon — or follow us to be the first to know when we take the field.
Get NotifiedStraight from the battlefield. Follow @legion13utah for the latest from training and tournaments.
We are always looking for warriors willing to dedicate themselves to the craft of armored combat. Whether you're an experienced fighter or completely new to the discipline — if you have the drive, we have a place for you.
Have questions? Want to come watch a practice? Ready to join? Reach out through any of the channels below.
