Medieval Combat Club

By Ralph Freso

The students in the Medieval Combat Club are an interesting sight on Grand Canyon University's Prescott Field on Wednesday nights.

  • Junior Braden Brown, club mascot, battles one of his fellow Medieval Combat Club members on Prescott Field. Sept. 27, 2023.
  • Club president Joseph Martinez challenges one of his fellow Medieval Combat Club members on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • Trevor Barnes takes on one of his fellow Medieval Combat Club members on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • Medieval Combat Club vice president Cory Backues watches as members square off in a sword fight on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • Club Media Manager Grace Greeno takes on one of her fellow Medieval Combat Club members during a gathering of the club on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • Forget mano-a-mano. It's sword-to-sword for Medieval Combat Club members on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • Medieval Club president Joseph Martinez (left) tests his skills against freshman Justice Mayfield-Garvey on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • A club member uses his colored bib as head gear during a gathering of the Medieval Combat Club on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • Sophomore Daniel McLeod lets off a little steam with his fellow Medieval Combat Club members on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • Women’s club rugby player Lauren Campbell reacts as she takes part in a battle during a gathering of the Medieval Combat Club on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • Medieval Combat Club vice president Cory Backues battles a fellow member during a club gathering on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • A Medieval Combat Club member takes out her opponent in a speed run battle during a gathering of the club on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • A Medieval Combat Club member lays on the turf after losing a fight during a gathering of the club on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • Junior Braden Brown uses his foam battle staff to take on a fellow Medieval Combat Club member during a gathering of the club on Prescott Field. Sept. 27, 2023.
  • Senior Vito Bergeman thrust his duel-blade battle axe at a fellow Medieval Combat Club opponent on Prescott Field. Sept. 27, 2023.
  • Medieval Combat Club members charge into battle on Prescott Field. Sept. 27, 2023.
  • Club president Joseph Martinez (center) joins in the fun at a gathering of the Medieval Combat Club on Feb. 7, 2024.
  • Medieval Combat Club members Justin Barclay (left) and Andres Pellecer engage in battle during a gathering of the club on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • Club Media Manager Grace Greeno (right) unleashes her fighting skills with a fellow Medieval Combat Club member during a gathering of the club on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • It's game on for Sophomore Gordon Brown during a gathering of the Medieval Combat Club on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • Even after losing a limb, a Medieval Combat Club member continues the fight on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • Sophomore Nathan Stewart runs to capture the flag during a gathering of the Medieval Combat Club on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.
  • A plush figure serves as a “Throwable” weapon for a Medieval Combat Club member as he waits for the next game during a gathering of the club on Prescott Field. Feb. 7, 2024.

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