The Knights Hall Relief Fund
The Knights Hall is a training facility and event venue for Armored Combat Sports in the US. But to many of us who train and volunteer there, it is our family and our home. And we need your help!
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Knights Hall has been forced to cancel events and classes for the next month (possibly longer). The steelfighting events hosted here are one of its primary sources of revenue, and it will struggle to keep the doors open without them. Your donations will help bring much needed relief to our community, and ensure we'll be able to get back to the fight!
*** UPDATE 4/9: $1000 GOAL REACHED ***
To everyone who has donated so far, THANK YOU! Your support means so much to the fighters and staff at The Knights Hall. It took us less than 2 days to reach this goal. With so much time left of the campaign, I will be upping the fundraising goal. Please take the time to send this campaign to friends and family who may not know about the Knights Hall and all they do for this sport and the people in it. Every bit helps!
Photo Credit: Strike Exposure Combat Photography
What is The Knights Hall ?
The Knights Hall is located in Nashua, NH, and serves as a central hub for Armored Combat Sports in the US. Here, athletes learn medieval martial arts - that is, they train to be knights in shining armor! Better yet, they get to learn how to swing axes and swords from some of the best armored fighters in the world. The Knights Hall hosts tournaments, melee battles, training seminars, regular workout classes, sparring, and other activities centered on promoting the sport, as well as fundraising events in the wider community.
But this isn't just a gym, and it's not just about fighting. Our athletes and volunteers, squires and organizers, artists and fans, dedicate hours of their time to "doing deeds" to make all these things possible. The Knights Hall is also host to a number of activities that promote camaraderie and community, such as painting classes and tabletop gaming. Behind the scenes and out of armor, this is a place where members come to train their hearts and minds as well.
A Pillar of the Community
In lieu of hosting events to raise funds for local causes, the Knights Hall is currently dedicating their free time and resources to producing masks to help in the fight against COVID-19, sending them out to local nursing homes, medical professionals, first responders, families, and others in need of them. Each of these custom masks takes about an hour to make and have an inside pocket for an included 97% HEPA filter.
The Knights Hall is more than just a local business. They are continuously conscious of their impact and are always looking for ways to give back and make their surrounding community stronger. 
Why It Matters
The Knights Hall promotes compassion, discipline, dedication, and chivalry, and this can be seen in the incredible community that has grown around it. Our athletes and volunteers come from all walks of life. Many are military veterans who love connecting to their community, and each other, through this sport. Some have traveled from across the country to train or fight with us. Others have completely changed their lives because of what they found here. No matter where we come from, no matter who you talk to, it is clear our lives wouldn't be complete without this place.
