Rust Belt Armored Combat

10/04/2026

Come hang with us at Cleveland Botanical Garden! Today from 12p-8p!

10/01/2026

Join us for some whacks and whimsy!

09/29/2026

Check it!

The lowdown is excited to present this semester with!...*cueing web...

09/17/2026

I can’t be the only one who’s ready for a throwdown! Who else? Tonight 6p!
Curious about armored combat? Rust Belt Armored Combat welcomes newcomers of all backgrounds to experience the hype. Armored combat—also known as Buhurt—is a full-contact combat sport where you fight in real steel armor with real steel weapons inspired by the 13th–17th centuries.

No experience, no problem! We train from the ground up, covering everything from footwork to teamwork while building strength, confidence, and camaraderie.

Practice Schedule:
Monday Femme Knights 6p-10p
Tuesdays Tussles 6p-10p
Throwdown Thursday 6p-10p

Location:
1035 Rosemary Blvd Unit A
Akron, OH 44306
United States

We’ve got loaner gear available, so just show up and see what the hype is all about.
💬 Come hang with us on Discord
https://discord.gg/qk4sMSJhsD

🌐 www.rustbeltarmoredcombat.com

09/14/2026

⚔️🪴🛡️

09/13/2026

We know you’ve been impatiently waiting for this one…

The official BIWC 2027 location and dates are finally ready to be revealed, and trust us, this announcement is worth the wait! 🔥

This upcoming Monday, 14th September at 8 PM CET, we’re dropping the news right here on our social media.

Where are we taking the World Championships in 2027? 🌍

Spain, Italy or Hungary?

Two more days. Get ready. 👀

09/11/2026

We will not be open tomorrow! *sad Amumu noises*

Catch us back at it next week!

09/01/2026

We will be open for some smash and bash every Saturday starting this Saturday! For now we will be at it from 11a-3p! Come hang!

08/28/2026

What do you do for a living?

08/27/2026

Who’s down for a throwdown? See ya tonight 6-10!
Curious about armored combat? Rust Belt Armored Combat welcomes newcomers of all backgrounds to experience the hype. Armored combat—also known as Buhurt—is a full-contact combat sport where you fight in real steel armor with real steel weapons inspired by the 13th–17th centuries.

No experience, no problem! We train from the ground up, covering everything from footwork to teamwork while building strength, confidence, and camaraderie.

Practice Schedule:
Monday Femme Knights 6p-10p
Tuesdays Tussles 6p-10p
Throwdown Thursday 6p-10p

Location:
1035 Rosemary Blvd Unit A
Akron, OH 44306
United States

We’ve got loaner gear available, so just show up and see what the hype is all about.
💬 Come hang with us on Discord
https://discord.gg/qk4sMSJhsD

🌐 www.rustbeltarmoredcombat.com