Local club brings medieval combat to life
Maya Thompson
Maya Thompson
Bureau Chief · Akron, OH
Maya graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Journalism and has spent the last 15 years covering local news in Northeast Ohio. Formerly the editor at the Akron Beacon Journal, she has a knack for unearthing compelling community stories that resonate deeply with readers.
More from Maya →Bureau Chief · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM · 1 min read
A growing sport called Buhurt is bringing medieval combat into the modern day, with fighters going head-to-head in full-contact battles.