Inside the Armored Combat League

Rob Michaelson

Armored fighters go toe-to-toe in The Knights Hall in Nashua, New Hampshire.

The armor worn by the fighters is heavy, and it can get hot when they are in combat.

A combatant at The Knights Hall getting ready for a fight.

Rob Michaelson

Armored fighters go toe-to-toe in The Knights Hall in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Medieval combat is king at The Knights Hall in Nashua, New Hampshire.

The armor is the only thing standing between a fighter and blunt steel weapons.

Fighters at The Knights Hall have competed internationally and brought back some honor for their region.

The armor worn by combatants varies, but is rooted in history.