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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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    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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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]

  6. 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 ...

  7. Eglinton Tournament - Wikipedia

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    Nineteen knights participated. The audience was invitation only; many of "the very elite of the most elite" (said the "Court Journal") were invited to watch, and 2,690 attended. The rehearsal went perfectly. The weather was sunny, the banners and armour and tents impressive, the jousting successful.

  8. Quintain (jousting) - Wikipedia

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    Tilting on horseback at a replica quintain on Offham Green, Kent 1976. The quintain (from Latin "fifth"), also known as pavo (Latin "peacock"), may have included a number of lance games, often used as a training aid for jousting, where the competitor would attempt to strike a stationary object with a lance.

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