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Texas Armored Combat We are a armored combat gym located in El Campo Texas, dedicated to bringing people together

06/09/2026

THERE’S NO PAUSE BUTTON IN THE LYST.

This one is a great example of how quickly an armored fight can change.

One moment there’s space to work. The next, that space disappears and the fight turns into a battle for position, balance, and control against the rail.

That’s where experience gets built.

You learn when to advance, when to give ground, how to keep working when somebody gets their hands on you—and, most importantly, how to stay calm enough to make decisions while the fight gets increasingly chaotic.

Our fighters are still developing, and that’s exactly why we love sharing these rounds. You’re getting to watch them learn this sport in real time.

Every fight exposes something.
Every fight teaches something.
Then we take those lessons back to training.

More from our Game Guys event still to come.




25/08/2026

Sometimes it starts cautiously. Sometimes somebody decides to skip the introductions entirely.

This one from our Game Guys event is a great look at what happens when fighters have room to move, adjust, and start solving the person standing across from them in real time.

Watch the distance open and close. Watch the pressure change. Watch how quickly a plan has to change once steel starts moving and somebody decides they don’t particularly care what your plan was. 😂

That’s part of what makes armored combat so much fun to watch—and even better to experience. You can drill technique all day, but eventually you have to step into the lyst and find out what works.

We’re building that experience one fight at a time.

Huge thanks again to Game Guys Entertainment for giving us a place to put on a show, and to Honour Kraft for supporting Texas Armored Combat and helping us keep our fighters in steel.




24/08/2026

THIS is armored combat.

There’s a point in every fight where the plan stops being the plan.

Distance closes. Steel starts moving. Somebody gets driven into the rail, the fight turns into a wrestling match in armor, and suddenly the only thing that matters is staying on your feet and figuring out the problem in front of you.

This fight from our Game Guys event is a great example of exactly that.

There’s still plenty for these fighters to learn—and that’s the point. Every minute inside the lyst teaches something that practice alone can’t. Timing, balance, pressure, awareness, aggression, and learning to keep thinking when another armored human being is actively trying to put you on the floor.

You don’t have to be great to start. You have to start if you ever want to become great.

We’re building fighters one round, one lesson, and occasionally one trip into the rail at a time. 😂

Texas Armored Combat
Come train. Come learn. Come find out what you’re made of.




⚔️ THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE ARMOR. ⚔️A shot of some of the crew from last weekend’s event at Game Guys Entertainment.The fi...
20/08/2026

⚔️ THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE ARMOR. ⚔️

A shot of some of the crew from last weekend’s event at Game Guys Entertainment.

The fights are what everyone comes to see—but this right here is what makes those fights possible.

Behind every person who steps into the lyst are people hauling equipment, tightening armor, checking weapons, helping fighters gear up, keeping things organized, and stepping in wherever they’re needed. Some fight. Some support. Most of us end up doing a little bit of everything.

And that’s how this gets built.

We’re still growing. We’re still learning. We’re still figuring out what we’re capable of—but every event puts another brick in the foundation.

Huge thanks to Game Guys for having us, to everyone who came out to watch, and especially to the people who put in the work alongside us.

Texas Armored Combat isn’t just the people wearing steel. It’s the people standing beside them.




⚔️ THIS WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING. ⚔️A few hundred people came through to see what happens when you put armored combat in t...
17/08/2026

⚔️ THIS WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING. ⚔️

A few hundred people came through to see what happens when you put armored combat in the middle of the community—and judging by the crowds around the lyst, we got their attention.

But there was something bigger happening here than steel hitting steel.

We had longtime fighters and first-timers. Families and kids pressed against the rails. People who came specifically to see us and people who had absolutely no idea what they were walking into. Different backgrounds, different interests, different corners of the community—all standing together watching the same thing.

And alongside HOPE:ON, a nonprofit working to bring people and communities together, it felt particularly fitting.

Armored combat may have been the spectacle, but community was the story.

We captured a TON from this event—great fights, great photographs, some hard lessons, plenty of laughs, and more than a few moments we’re excited to show you.

So consider this the first picture.

Over the next few days/weeks, we’re going to show you what happened inside that lyst.

Keep an eye on the page. ⚔️🛡️

Texas Armored Combat
Come for the armor. You might just find your people.




⚔️ TEXAS ARMORED COMBAT RETURNS TO GAME GUYS! ⚔️Tomorrow, August 15, we’re bringing the steel back to Game Guys Entertai...
14/08/2026

⚔️ TEXAS ARMORED COMBAT RETURNS TO GAME GUYS! ⚔️

Tomorrow, August 15, we’re bringing the steel back to Game Guys Entertainment at Almeda Mall!

We’ll be running three live armored combat fight blocks at 2 PM, 4 PM, and 6 PM, giving you plenty of chances to catch the action.

This isn’t choreography. These are real fighters wearing real armor, testing their strength, endurance, teamwork, and skill in front of a live crowd.

Come out to:

⚔️ Watch live armored combat
🛡️ Meet the fighters and see the armor up close
📸 Grab some pictures with the team
👊 Learn how YOU can get involved

Whether you’ve followed armored combat for years or you’ve never seen a knight get thrown into a rail before, come see what Texas Armored Combat is building.

A huge thank-you to Game Guys Entertainment for continuing to give us a place to bring this sport to the public, and to Honour Kraft for sponsoring TAC and supporting our fighters.

📍 Game Guys Entertainment — Almeda Mall, Houston
📅 August 15
⚔️ Fight Blocks: 2 PM • 4 PM • 6 PM

Bring the family. Bring your friends.

Come for the spectacle. Stay for the steel.

Texas Armored Combat




09/08/2026

There’s a lot happening in this one.

Four fighters. Four shields… well, almost. Will was told to leave the shield behind and see how dual-wielding worked out for him. The rest were focused on staying on their feet, keeping their heads on a swivel, and looking for an opening.

Then there’s Shawn.

Ever since Roman’s now-infamous “dwarf toss” incident, Shawn has made it his personal mission to put hands on Roman whenever the opportunity presents itself. 😄

That’s one of the things we love about this sport. Every fight tells a story. Sometimes it’s strategy. Sometimes it’s learning. Sometimes it’s settling a friendly score from the last event.

At the end of the day, the hits are real, the laughs are louder, and everyone leaves a little better than they arrived.

⚔️ Think you’ve got what it takes? No experience is necessary, and we have loaner gear available. Come train with Texas Armored Combat and write your own story.

01/08/2026

Some friendships are built in classrooms, on playgrounds, and through years of growing up together.

Now these two get to build something new together.

They have been friends since the second half of grade school, and this was their first time stepping into armored combat. They do not have polished technique yet. They are still learning distance, timing, balance, and how to move in armor.

But they showed up together, fought hard, and gave each other everything they had.

That is one of the greatest opportunities this sport offers: you do not have to begin alone.

Bring a friend. Learn together. Push each other. Make mistakes together. Improve together. One day, you may look back and realize that the person who stood beside you at the beginning also helped you become stronger along the way.

At Texas Armored Combat, we are not only building fighters. We are creating a place where friendships can be tested, strengthened, and carried forward through shared effort.

Bring your people. Build together. Grow together.


In the process of giving our fighters a cool place to recover from wearing tactical ovens, 12 Fox Beer Co. provided what...
30/07/2026

In the process of giving our fighters a cool place to recover from wearing tactical ovens, 12 Fox Beer Co. provided what the team immediately rated a “10/10 bleed-out spot.”

All jokes aside, 12 Fox has been an outstanding place to gather. The beer is excellent, the events are welcoming, and the hospitality has made our fighters and supporters feel right at home every time we have been there.

They have created the kind of environment where people can come together, enjoy themselves, and become part of a larger community—and that is something Texas Armored Combat values deeply.

We are grateful for the space, the support, and the warm welcome. We hope this is the beginning of a strong relationship between Texas Armored Combat and 12 Fox Beer Co.

Great products. Great people. Great place to recover after fighting in steel.




⚔️ LIVE ARMORED COMBAT AT GAME GUYS ⚔️Texas Armored Combat is taking over Game Guys Entertainment at Almeda Mall on Augu...
28/07/2026

⚔️ LIVE ARMORED COMBAT AT GAME GUYS ⚔️

Texas Armored Combat is taking over Game Guys Entertainment at Almeda Mall on August 15 for a full day of live armored combat, demonstrations, and hard-hitting action.

Come see real fighters in real armor using real steel as they test their skill, endurance, and discipline in front of the crowd.

You’ll be able to:

* Watch live armored combat
* Meet the fighters
* Learn more about the sport
* Ask how to get involved
* See equipment and armor up close

No experience is required to begin, and Texas Armored Combat has loaner gear available for new members who are ready to take their first step.

A special thank-you to Game Guys Entertainment for hosting us and to Honour Kraft for sponsoring the event and supporting the growth of armored combat in Texas.

Date: August 15
📍 Game Guys Entertainment — Almeda Mall
📍 1001 Almeda Mall, Houston, TX 77075

Come watch the fights, meet the team, and see what Texas Armored Combat is all about.

Real steel. Real fighters. Real brotherhood.



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