Meet Florida Medieval Armored Combat: Real Knights. Real Armor. Real Battles. All Weekend Long at Maker Faire Miami 2026.
At Maker Faire Miami 2026, engineering won’t just be displayed—it will clash in epic battles!
We’re excited to welcome Florida Medieval Armored Combat (FAC), bringing the visceral thrill and crafted ingenuity of Buhurt—full-contact medieval tournament fighting—to Maker Faire Miami.
Yes, that means real knights in full steel armor battling live all weekend long.
More Than a Show: Medieval Engineering in Motion
While the battles may steal the spotlight, Florida Medieval Armored Combat offers much more than spectacle.
Their exhibit reveals the extraordinary craftsmanship and engineering behind medieval armor and weaponry—showing how centuries-old design principles still represent incredible feats of mechanical problem solving.
Visitors will explore:
- The physics of force deflection and impact absorption
- Mechanical articulation of armor joints for mobility in combat
- Metallurgy and material science behind forged steel armor
- Weapon balancing and design for performance and durability
It’s engineering, history, and live-action STEM all rolled into one unforgettable experience.
Witness Live Knight Battles All Weekend Long
Throughout Maker Faire Miami, FAC will host live armored combat demonstrations, where trained fighters in authentic steel armor battle using swords, axes, and medieval weapons.
These are not choreographed performances.
These are real competitive matches showcasing:
- Strength
- Strategy
- Athleticism
- Craftsmanship under pressure
It’s one of the most exciting live experiences at Maker Faire—and something you truly have to see in person.
Hands-On Learning for Future Makers
Florida Medieval Armored Combat doesn’t just want attendees to watch – they want them to engage.
Kids and families will have the chance to:
- Feel the weight of real armor and weapons
- Try on gauntlets, helms, and armor pieces
- Learn how armor is designed, fabricated, and maintained
- Speak directly with fighters and armorers about the making process
It’s a rare opportunity to connect historical craftsmanship with modern engineering thinking in a way that’s tactile, memorable, and inspiring.
Where Craftsmanship Meets Combat
Every piece of armor tells a story of design iteration, fabrication, and engineering.
FAC members will share how:
- Armor is custom-fit for each fighter
- Designs balance protection with mobility
- Repairs and modifications are made between competitions
- Historical methods inform modern fabrication techniques
For young makers especially, it’s a powerful reminder that engineering has been shaping human innovation for centuries.
Why You Can’t Miss This Exhibit
Florida Medieval Armored Combat is one of those Maker Faire experiences that stops people in their tracks.
It combines:
- Live-action excitement
- Historical craftsmanship
- Mechanical engineering
- Hands-on educational experiences
Whether you come for the battles, the armor, or the engineering behind it all—this exhibit delivers.
See Florida Medieval Armored Combat Live
Join us at Maker Faire Miami 2026 April 25-26th at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center (Fuchs Pavilion) and witness knights battle in steel armor all weekend long.
Come for the combat. Stay for the maker’s stories. Leave inspired by the engineering of the past.
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