ABOUT HISTORICAL MEDIEVAL BATTLE

Historical Medieval Battles or Buhurt or Armored Combat is a modern full contact fighting sport with steel blunt weapons characteristic for the Middle Ages. Fighters are covered in full modern produced protective armour, made from steel, (or other permitted metal alloy) that is as aesthetically close to their historical counterparts as possible. Unlike staged battles, that can be seen at festivals of historical reenactment of the middle ages, the competitions in buhurt are the full contact sporting events that are refereed by Knight Marshals who have special training and combat experience.​​​​​​​

HMBNZ Membership 2023-2024

To participate in HMBNZ official events (and be covered by insurance), every individual (fighters, support people, and volunteers for the day) must be paid in full to HMBNZ. Membership for the 2023 - 2024 season to HMBNZ is $100 (NZ) per fighter, and $50 (NZ) per non-combatant.

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THE MAIN TASK

The main task of the HMBNZ is to develop historical medieval battle (HMB) buhurt as a nationwide sport and cultural movement in New Zealand, and make it popular for people of all ages. View the HMBNZ Privacy Policy below.

GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATIONS

HMBNZ is officially recognised by the Historical Medieval Battle International Association (HMBIA) and is mandated by them as the official contact and authority of the sport of HMB buhurt in New Zealand. View the HMBIA General Data Protectection Regulations (GDPR) below.

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The Steel Blacks

New Zealands Battle of the Nations team.