The ARMORED COMBAT AUSTRIA (ACA) is the Austrian sports federation for Medieval Combat. It was founded in 2011 and serves as the umbrella organization for all Medieval Combat clubs in Austria. Since 2012, ACA has assembled the Austrian national team as a partner of the Medieval Combat world federations and organized Austrias participation at the world championships.
In 2023, the ARMORED COMBAT AUSTRIA was reorganized and officially registered as a sports federation (ZVR 1515398726). Its mission is to promote and advance the development of Medieval Combat as a sport in Austria. The clear objective in this regard is to be accepted as an associated member of SPORT AUSTRIA (Federal Sports Organization BSO) to gain recognition as a sport at the federal level.
Any nonprofit association whose purpose is the practice and support of Medieval Combat, or a related sport can become a full member of ACA. Non profit organizations pursuing a different purpose but also offering training in Medieval Combat within their activities or who want to support the national development of Medieval Combat in any way can become associated members. The ACA board of directors includes representatives from all full members who can actively contribute to ongoing developments. ACA remains a member of the existing world federations, the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF), and Buhurt International, and continues to be responsible for assembling the Austrian national team for the annual World Championship.