In honor of our most recent Rookie Rumble V, we will be recognizing the winners from the event. For July we are recognizing Everett Swan, Rookie Rumble V Rumble Pit winner. Everett has been training for armored combat for a few months up in New Hampshire at The Knights Hall, […]

In honor of our most recent Rookie Rumble V, we will be recognizing the winners from the event. For June we are recognizing Jason Francisco, Rookie Rumble Warlord winner. Jason has only been in armored combat for a few months and has been dedicating his time training at The Knights […]

Sean Krachun: Kraken, The Krakenslayer. Sean was one of the first few fighters from out of state I met in my early days of joining Armored Combat. The after parties are quite memorable with Kraken around, and to this day I still remember the shenanigans and the outstanding dress (I […]

Some say he is the silent killer. Someone who would show up from out of nowhere, ready to pounce on the nearest victim with his sweet fighting moves. The Smiling Assassin – Brian Juranty is his name. This individual is a character of his own and his smile is known […]

In the few times I have been participating in ACS events for dueling, Shan Lindley has always been in the lineup for competing in longsword. I have been very fortunate to duel with this talented fighter within these last few months, as I myself continue my journey learning the art […]

It is amazing to see how our community has grown since its creation, and the amount of new fighters who join and share their enthusiasm for knight fighting is always exciting. For this month, a fighter who has been in the community for less than a year was nominated for […]

Look at a picture of Brandon and you would instantly think: “Muscle Jesus.” It is a nickname I have heard all too often, and it is very fitting. Brandon Ross, a US Army Veteran, has made his way into this sport as a great fighter and a teacher to all […]

When looking for the right fighter to interview for Armored Combat Sports, I usually look for one with a history in armored combat and have been known for their well defined skillset. Sometimes, it involves reaching out in the community and asking those whom they feel deserves the recognition. This […]

When deciding on a fighter to feature for our monthly article for the ACS website, I look to getting suggestions from people who have extensive knowledge of the sport, and even guiding me towards the right people to potentially interview. Jaye Brooks Sr. had approached me after ACS Nationals in […]

I met Cyrus briefly at Blood and Steel this September when he came up with the Dallas Warlords for melee and duel competition. This past ACS Nationals Cyrus had merc with the New England Executioners and I was lucky to be able to catch a glimpse at his fights before […]

I met Marie a little over 3 years ago when they had their very first fight at The Knights Hall in Nashua, NH. It was also my very first time seeing a steel fight, and two days later I would be joining them and their teammates training at The Knights […]

Just from looking at Paul Friedel, you get the vibes of a barbaric fighter as he dominates the list each time with strength and power. It is no wonder why he has been nicknamed The Barbarian. Despite looks, Paul has also provided great support to fighters of all skill levels. […]