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  2. Jousting - Wikipedia

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    Jousting is a medieval and renaissance martial game or hastilude between two combatants either on horse or on foot. [1] The joust became an iconic characteristic of the knight in Romantic medievalism. The term is derived from Old French joster, ultimately from Latin iuxtare "to approach, to meet".

  3. Theatrical jousting - Wikipedia

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    Jousting performance at the Bristol Renaissance Faire (2006) Jousting performance at the Linlithgow Palace (2013) Theatrical jousting is a form of live entertainment in which a medieval jousting tournament is recreated in conjunction with a scripted performance. Alternative terms are jousting reenactment and choreographed jousting.

  4. Tournament (medieval) - Wikipedia

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    The joust outlasted the tournament proper and was widely practiced well into the 16th century (sketch by Jörg Breu the Elder, 1510). As has been said, jousting formed part of the tournament event from as early a time as it can be observed. It was an evening prelude to the big day, and was also a preliminary to the grand charge on the day itself.

  5. Tom Hardy stuns West Sussex festival with appearance at ...

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    Patrons of the Loxwood Joust in Billingshurst, West Sussex, were treated to an unlikely Hollywood performance as Tom Hardy donned a suit of armour for the medieval festival. On Instagram, the ...

  6. Battle of the Nations (modern tournament) - Wikipedia

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    The Battle of the Nations is an international historical medieval battles world championship, first held in 2009, in Khotyn, Ukraine [1] and held in Europe, in April, every year until the cancelled 2022 tournament. It is a full contact competition using metal weapons and a standardized list of rules.

  7. Historical European martial arts - Wikipedia

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    Jousting tournaments have become more common, with Jousters travelling Internationally to compete. These include a number organised by an expert in the Joust, Arne Koets, including The Grand Tournament of Sankt Wendel and The Grand Tournament at Schaffhausen [41] Another type of event that is becoming more common is the sparring camp/fight camp.

  8. Jousting, turkey legs: Myrtle Beach area Renaissance fest ...

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    Mythical & Medieval Fest will ring in 10 years by hosting the festival for the first time over two weekends, beginning Saturday. Over the past 10 years, the Myrtle Beach area festival has grown ...

  9. Round Table (tournament) - Wikipedia

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    A Round Table was a festive event during the Middle Ages that involved jousting, feasting, and dancing in imitation of King Arthur's legendary court. Named for Arthur's famed Round Table, the festivals generally involved jousts with blunted weapons, and often celebrated weddings or victories.