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  2. Jousting - Wikipedia

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    The medieval joust has its origins in the military tactics of heavy cavalry during the High Middle Ages. By the 14th century, many members of the nobility, including kings, had taken up jousting to showcase their own courage, skill and talents, and the sport proved just as dangerous for a king as a knight, and from the 15th century on, jousting ...

  3. Tournament (medieval) - Wikipedia

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    Medieval equestrian warfare and equestrian practices hark back to Roman antiquity, just as the notion of chivalry goes back to the rank of equites in Roman times. [4] There may be an element of continuity connecting the medieval tournament to the hippika gymnasia of the Roman cavalry, but due to the sparsity of written records during the 5th to 8th centuries this is difficult to establish.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Historical Medieval Battles - Wikipedia

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    Historical Medieval Battles (HMB) or Buhurt [1] [2] (from Old French béhourd: "joust", "tournament") [3] or Armored Combat is a modern full contact fighting sport with steel blunt weapons characteristic for the Middle Ages. [4] Rules on armour and weapons for historical authenticity and safety are published on Battle of the Nations website. [5]

  7. 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 ...

  8. 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.

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