Steel will clash, shields will splinter, and warriors will be tested at the Buhurt Tournament of NorseForged Gathering — a full-contact armored combat competition built for fighters who crave real impact and real stakes.

This tournament follows International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) rules and brings together experienced competitors from across the armored combat world for a three-day gauntlet of skill, endurance, and grit. From Friday preliminaries to Saturday’s main event and a hard-fought redemption tournament on Sunday, every bout matters.

Fights are run in a gladiatorial format, meaning weapon choice is in the hands of the fighter — no weapon-class matchmaking, no hand-holding. Expect sword and shield against polearms, two-handers against bucklers, and unpredictable matchups that reward adaptability and battlefield intelligence. Standard bouts are fought under 3-Point Contact, with the Final 8 matches escalating to IMCF Profights for those who earn their place.

This is not a reenactment or a demonstration. This is armored combat as a modern sport — intense, disciplined, and unforgiving — set within the mythic world of NorseForged Gathering. Whether you’re stepping into the list or watching from the rail, this tournament is one of the defining spectacles of the weekend.

Victors will claim prizes, glory, and the respect that only comes from standing victorious in steel.