Medieval Combat goes to School
SCHOOL SPORTS
As a modern, trending sport, Medieval Combat is increasingly captivating people of all ages in Austria. At events like the Day of Sport, the School Sports Day, and the ASVÖ Vienna #BeActive Night, the excitement for this sport — especially among children and teens — has been tremendous.
Training with the sport-specific soft-sword equipment (see Youth Development) allows kids and teenagers to channel their extra energy safely, without risking injury to themselves or others. Not only do kids improve their left-right coordination and hand-eye coordination, but they also learn to communicate and interact within a team.
With the "Medieval Combat goes to School" project, we aim to not only raise awareness of this trending sport but also show young people that school sports can offer a refreshing alternative to the usual options. Often, all it takes is a little something different to spark interest in being active.
Die ARMORED COMBAT AUSTRIA stellt dafür ausgebildete Übungsleiter:innen und die Ausrüstung zur Verfügung, die an Schulen im Rahmen des Sportunterrichts oder in eigenen Events Trainings mit dem Soft-Sword Trainingssystem durchführen. Unter der Prämisse “Sport für alle” entstehen den Schüler:innen und Schulen dabei keine Kosten. Wir streben für das Projekt auf Bundesebene eine Kooperation mit dem BMKÖS an.
MEDIEVAL COMBAT IN WIEN
Since 2025, the project “Medieval Combat goes to School in Vienna” has been co-financed by the Project Fund for Sports of the City of Vienna and ASVÖ Wien. This support enables educational institutions in Vienna to integrate Medieval Combat into their sports programs – whether as part of physical education classes or school sports events. The training sessions are conducted by certified instructors from VgVK Wien.
Regional adaptations of the project have also been submitted to the state sports organizations in Tyrol and Styria.
Interested in the Project?
Are you working at an educational institution in Austria or interested in this project for other reasons? Then feel free to contact us directly! We’re here to assist with any questions you may have!