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Boxwars is a term used to describe a group of individuals who construct armour and weapons out of cardboard. The intention for the competitors ("warriors") is to destroy opponents armour in a non-competitive contact sport ("battle"). Whilst the battle is full contact the aim is not to injure any persons, it is primarily aimed at entertainment for both spectators and warriors. There is no winner in a Boxwar battle, the competitiveness is reserved for the creativity put into the constructions. Warriors can engage each other with cardboard weaponry, or use the bulk of their suit as a weapon itself. Temporary weapons are improvised from cardboard debris from the battlefield. Boxwars in known as the art of destruction, it is stated that every thing created must be destroyed. First started in Melbourne, Australia in 2003, Boxwars has now been adopted in many other countries including Netherlands, Canada, Russia and United Kingdom.

History
The first reported Boxwars battle was held on the 26th January 2003 in a suburban backyard in Melbourne, Australia. This was with Hoss Siegel, Josh Spiegel, Ross Koger, Mark Barolle and Luke Thompson. (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/cardboard-warriors/article1136422/)

The first Boxwars battle was “Boxwars 1: The Beginning”, was held on the 26th January 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. This first encounter included Josh Spiegel, Ross Koger, Hoss Siegel, Mark Barolle, and Luke Thompson. (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/cardboard-warriors/article1136422/) The initial idea was formed after having a “duel” with cardboard boxes. (http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/02/01/2152604.htm?site=news) This was the beginning of boxwars at which point the Boxwars Council was formed. The Boxwars Council consists of three of the five original members; Ross Koger, Hoss Siegel and Josh Spiegel. (http://www.youtube.com/v/IYM65FMcMjc&rel=0&hl=en_GB&feature=player_embedded&version=3) Boxwars entered the public arena after “Boxwars 4: Taking it to the People”. This was the first boxing day battle which started the annual boxing day event and was held in front of an onlooking crowd.The concept has since been adapted in several countries, including Canada’s “Skullman’s Boxwars” which began in December 12th 2004 and Scotland’s “Boxwars UK” which began in October 2005(http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/cardboard-warriors/article1136422/).

Boxing day
‘It is part of the philosophy that once created everything must be destroyed’ (http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/triplej/tomalex/ta_2011_04_14.mp3)

The armour is built using cardboard bound with adhesive. Cardboard is shaped into forms that the warrior uses for protection with-in a battle.

...the bizarre spectacle in which warriors dressed in elaborate handmade costumes styled in recycled cardboard fight to the pulp.The warriors then engage each other in battle with the goal to destroy each others creation. (http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/02/01/2152604.htm?site=news)

There is no winner in a Boxwar battle, the competitiveness is reserved for the creativity placed into the constructions. Whilst the battle is full contact the aim is not to injure any persons, it is primarily aimed at entertainment for both spectators and warriors. Warriors can engage each other with cardboard weaponry, or use the bulk of their suit as a weapon itself. Temporary weapons are improvised from cardboard debris from the battlefield. ‘It is part of the philosophy that once created everything must be destroyed’ (http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/triplej/tomalex/ta_2011_04_14.mp3)

Armour is constructed using cardboard, adhesives (tape and glue) and cutting utensils (box cutters and scissors) to cut the cardboard. Paint can also be used in the process of making armour and weapons however no other materials are allowed in the construction of armour or weaponry. (http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/wholly-war-as-cardboard-crusaders-relay-waste/2007/09/29/1190486635548.html)