While they are not widely recognized, this medieval combat is quite a workout for those involved. It is a full contact sport that is physically demanding to those involved. Participants need to be able to think quick and strike hard to be able to stay alive in the game. “You know I use to actually play rugby before I got injured,” recalled John Elias or “Cian”. “After I healed up, I decided to try this out… Honestly this was more physically demanding for me then rugby ever was.”