About

About us

Florida Armored Combat (FAC) is dedicated to educating the public and promoting buhurt—a modern sport inspired by medieval tournament fighting, also known as Armored Combat. FAC supports both commercial and non-commercial initiatives by providing venues and logistical assistance for events that inform, entertain, and engage the Florida public in medieval combat and related disciplines, including arts, sciences, and traditional professions.

 

FAC offers educational resources on the history of medieval tournaments and their regional impact. We collaborate with metallurgists, chemists, engineers, and blacksmiths to showcase how STEM principles apply to the design and maintenance of medieval weapons and armor.

 

Additionally, FAC promotes physical training in multiple combat techniques, including Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), as well as complementary martial disciplines, offering instruction to all who wish to learn.

 

FAC partners with organizations to deliver accessible armored combat events and learning opportunities to the public.  Our prime strategic partner, Castle Tournaments, has been instrumental in both our early and continued growth.

 

Finally, FAC supports the formation and development of new teams that actively participate in events or logistics. Membership is open and free—no financial contribution is required to join.

Accomplishments

Civic Engagement: Knights Champion Initiative

  • Knights and Squires may represent up to three causes, charities, or nonprofits.
  • Serve as advocates and ambassadors for causes personally meaningful to them.
  • Reinforces the organization’s commitment to civic responsibility and community leadership.

Public Events & Community Involvement

    • Participation in high-visibility events:
      • LauderAle
      • Tactical Brewing
      • Maker Faire & The Maker Effect Foundation

  • Team Expansion Across Florida

    • Began with 3 teams: Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando

       

    • Now includes 7 active teams, with the 8th launching soon:

       

      • Pensacola

         

      • Tallahassee

         

      • Gainesville

         

      • Naples/Ft. Myers

         

      • Jacksonville (launching September)

         

    Collegiate Buhurt Development

    • Established the first official collegiate buhurt club in the U.S. at the University of Central Florida (UCF).

       

    • Universities poised to join:

       

      • Florida State University (FSU)

         

      • University of Florida (UF)

         

      • Florida A&M University (FAMU)

         

      • University of North Florida (UNF)

         

      • Florida Institute of Technology (FIT)

         

      • University of South Florida (USF)

         

    • Educational focus includes:

       

      • History

         

      • Strategy & tactics

         

      • Metallurgy & material science

         

      • Chemistry

         

      • Engineering and blacksmithing techniques