Women's Armored Combat · Los Angeles
Gilded
Blades
LA's women's armored combat team — forging strength, skill, and sisterhood on the field of steel.
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LA's women's armored combat team — forging strength, skill, and sisterhood on the field of steel.
The Gilded Blades are the women's armored combat team of the LA Golden Knights — the home for women in SoCal who want to compete in the world's most intense combat sport. From complete beginners to seasoned martial artists, we train together, fight together, and push each other to be stronger — in armor and in life.
Our weekly training sessions cover everything from fundamental striking and pell work to advanced buhurt tactics and team formations. Loaner soft kit is available while you get started — most fighters use ours for the first couple months before transitioning to their own. Members are expected to build out their own soft kit and armor over time, and we'll guide you through what to buy and where.
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Armored combat is a modern full-contact sport rooted in medieval tradition. Fighters wear historically authentic steel armor and wield blunt weapons in formats ranging from 1v1 duels to massive team brawls — and the women's divisions are among the fastest-growing in the world.
Full suits of medieval-style steel armor from the period 1200–1699. Borrow our soft kit while you're learning the ropes — once you commit, you'll build out your own kit and armor with the squad's guidance.
Blunt steel weapons, real strikes, MMA-style takedowns. Women compete in duels, 3v3, 5v5 buhurt, and pro-fight formats at tournaments worldwide. It's as real as it gets.
Women's armored combat is growing fast — from local practices to international championships. Our team is part of a global sisterhood of fighters who support and challenge each other.
Fighting in 50+ pounds of steel armor is one of the most demanding full-body workouts you'll ever experience. You'll build functional strength, endurance, and explosiveness that translates to every area of your life.
There's something transformative about learning you can take a hit and keep fighting. The confidence you build in the lists carries into your career, relationships, and every challenge you face.
The bond between women who fight together is unlike anything else. Training partners become family. You'll find a community that challenges you, supports you, and celebrates your victories.
Most of our fighters had zero combat experience when they started. We provide loaner soft kit while you're getting started, all the training, and all the patience in the world. The only thing you need to bring is yourself.
Fill out the form below and join the Gilded Blades for your first training. No commitment, gear loaned while you're getting started — just show up ready to discover what you're capable of.
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Thank you for your interest in joining the Gilded Blades. We'll reach out soon to get you suited up.