How It Works
Thursday Night Battle is designed to be simple to join and easy to understand.
When you arrive, you will check in, get geared up, go over the rules, and decide how you want to participate. Some people jump right into matches. Others watch first, warm up, or do light sparring before joining official battles.
You can ease into the night at your own pace.
When You Arrive
A typical battle night starts with:
Check-in
Gear setup
Rule review
Warm-up and light sparring
Team battles, duels, or other match formats
This helps keep the night organized and makes it easier for new and returning fighters to get involved.
Ways to Participate
You do not have to join a full match right away.
You are welcome to:
Watch the action
Warm up
Lightly spar
Join official matches when ready
This gives new fighters a chance to get comfortable and returning fighters a chance to warm up before battle
Match Flow
Battle nights may include a mix of:
Team fights
One-on-one duels
Rotating rounds
Casual sparring
Specialty class battles
Match format may change depending on turnout, gear available, and the type of night being run.
Fighter Classes
Matches may include different fighter classes depending on battle format:
Standard Fighter
Shield Fighter
Armor Fighter
Spear Fighter
Bow Fighter
Some fighter classes may be limited depending on team size and equipment available.
Safety & Conduct
All fighters are expected to follow the same core rules:
No headshots
Controlled swings only
Approved gear only
Respect all fighters
Before combat begins, all fighters must agree on the contact level, power, and intensity
These rules apply during official matches and during open sparring.
Gear on the Field
Standard battle gear is:
Helmet
Jersey
Approved foam sword
Optional: Armor
Additional gear such as shields, spears, and bows may be used in select match formats.
Open Sparring
Light sparring before official matches is encouraged.
Open sparring gives fighters a chance to loosen up, practice, test timing, and build confidence before joining a full match. It is also a good option for people who want to participate without jumping straight into competitive rounds.
All open sparring follows the same safety rules as official combat.
Support the Battle
Thursday Night Battle is currently donation-based.
Donations help support gear, repairs, replacement equipment, and future battle nights.
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