What's buhurt? Medieval combat sport with armor, swords, axes - Los Angeles Times
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Welcome to the world of buhurt, a modern medieval combat sport where athletes wearing suits of armor fight with heavy metal swords, axes and maces.
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Who we are
Getting medieval: This sport is a brutal human demolition derby
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Buhurt
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Join your local BUHURT team today (description in the comments
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Meet and Join Maine's Only Armored Combat Team in Westbrook
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Each Knight's real life country of origin based on their weapons, life as a game warden reddit
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Knights Fight at 36th Annual San Luis Obispo Renaissance Festival Faire - California Armored Combat
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Buhurt Hi-res Stock Photography And Images Alamy, 50% OFF
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Buhurt
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Are Buhurt swords weighted similarly to regular swords? This one's 3.5~lbs and 33 in long : r/SWORDS
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Medieval martial arts fighting invades Washington
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