Friday, July 21, 2017

COMBATCON 2017: A CELEBRATION OF MARTIAL ARTS IN POPULAR CULTURE

CombatCon Set To Revive Ancient European and Western Fighting!

CombatCon will hold its “2017 Tournaments” to showcase HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts), August 10-13, 2017, at the Flamingo in Las Vegas, USA. CombatCon has been described as the world’s only convention fueled by real artists, stage combatants, stunt professionals, experts in tactical combat and personal protection, and professional authors. According to the organizers, HEMA Tournaments are a budding sport which was on ESPN last fall for the first time https://youtu.be/lZPOQDkcu4c

You are invited to come and watch demonstrations, fight in or watch Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) tournamentson 10-13 August, 2017, as scheduled.In addition, you can peruse the Vendors, participate in thematic programming in the Experience Hall, party the night away at their Time Traveler’s Ball, show off your fabulous cosplay and enter their costume contest. You will certainly have an incredible time, because there’s no other convention like it on the planet. You can’t afford to miss out on this.

Visit https://www.combatcon.com for full information on CombatCon 2017.

Whether you're a martial artist, a stage combat fighter, a film stunt fighter, a member of the military or law enforcement, or a civilian concerned about personal protection, CombatCon is the place for you. With over 200 hours of classes in martial arts, stage and screen fighting, tactical combat, and personal protection, the convention offers training for people of all skill levels. In addition to hands-on classes, the convention also features tons of unique demonstrations, tournaments, and panels and presentations with experts in all aspects of combat.

Guests of Honour expected in the CombatCon Convention 2017, include Dave Baker (History’s Forged In Fire), Anthony DeLongis (Grimm, Indiana Jones in KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL), Jack Dagger (The Tonight Show), Maya Santandrea (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, and Mocingjay Parts 1 & 2, Furious 7, The Divergent Series: Insurgent and Allegiant Part 1, and Captain America: Civil War), and much more.

About CombatConHEMA Tournaments

This is an event dedicated to introducing the world to Western Martial Arts (WMA) and Historic European Martial Arts (HEMA).  This is done by teaching people about WMA/HEMA through hands-on classes, panels and presentations, and demonstrations and tournaments.

For more detail, please visit HERE

Don’t be left out!

Media Contact
Company Name: CombatCon™
Contact Person: Jared Kirby
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Phone: 646.382.6945
City: Las Vegas
State: Nevada
Country: United States
Website: https://www.combatcon.com/2017-2/what-to-do/tournament-information/