Show & Tell + Demonstration with the Warlord Combat Academy

How heavy is a Medieval sword?
How does chain mail work to protect a knight?
How long did it take a knight to put on his armor before going into combat or competing in a tournament?

Inspired by the armor, armory, and metalwork in A Knight’s Tale, the AMA invites you to meet and talk with members from the Warlord Combat Academy. Please be advised that although there is no additional cost to attend Show & Tell with the Warlord Combat Academy, an admission ticket to A Knight’s Tale is required to participate. 

Sign up for the 2-11-23 Warlord Combat Academy Show & Tell + Demonstration here:
arlingtonmuseum.org/event-tickets-english-spanish-tour-plus-show-and-tell-2-11-23

Schedule of Activities on Saturday, February 11

1pm: Guided Tours of A Knight’s Tale in English and Spanish

Location: Arlington Museum of Art
Join a museum guide and get lost in the brilliant, unparalleled beauty and behind-the-scenes stories of A Knight’s Tale. Family-friendly tours in both English and Spanish are available to guests who pre-register. Please be advised that although there are no additional costs for the guided tour, an admission ticket to see A Knight’s Tale is required. Click here to register: arlingtonmuseum.org/event-tickets-english-spanish-tour-plus-show-and-tell-2-11-23

2pm: Show & Tell with the Warlord Combat Academy

Location: Arlington Museum of Art Education Center 
Members of the WCA will bring authentic replicas of knights’ armor and arms that you can see and touch! WCA experts will also be on hand to answer questions and talk informally about Medieval combat and how it has evolved into a sport today.

3pm: Combat Demonstration with the Warlord Combat Academy

Location: Gene Allen Park (on the east side of the AMA building)
Hand-to-hand swordplay, demonstrated by members of the Warlord Combat Academy. Parents, please be advised that this is a demonstration that will involve authentic offensive and defensive fighting with swords by adults wearing replica full suits of armor. In case of inclement weather, the demonstration will be downsized and moved indoors.

Event Details

• Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times
• Free parking is available along West Main Street as well as 101 Center parking garage adjacent to the Downtown Library
• Pre-registration for Show & Tell is not required

About the Warlord Combat Academy

The Warlord Combat Academy, located in Irving, TX, is dedicated to the learning and mastery of sword play. A “fighting community and a community that fights together,” WCA members “train and triumph inside and beyond the walls of the academy, and it is those same communities of likeminded nerds and athletes who we break bread and forge real and lasting friendships together.” Learn more at warlordcombatacademy.com