The Medieval Tournament

A collision of the steel test of chivalry was the tournament for many of the medieval period. Common culture in films such as this shows the linkage of valor with romance, comedy or majesty. Honest this gladiator fights were not deadly-hostile. There were no brutal civil war and Roman times, as people struggle trained to a finely tuned killing machine.

Born of sport the medieval tournament projected mainly Roman model. Probably you would see horse showmanship, hunt and flee, exhibition and accuracy. The development came in the 11th Century have been returned to the staff has been set at the kings and queens of the training required and the ongoing struggle for the angel of the fight against hone their skills. This format is the most popular monarchs not only military skills that they need, but also great sport for their farmers.

The event provided a local interest in the move, regardless of location. Knights and their squires would come and dinner parties to the clarion call will be imported by many. Stands would be built around the battle space to make room for royalty and peasants alike. The focus was on the melee. Fencing necessarily a main course for tournaments later in Europe. The main aim was to divide two teams of knights, which provide each other with leveled lances free. The horse, after we celebrated as the winner left, but sometimes the struggle to walk to one side back exhausted on the field. We are fighting that lasted until dusk finally fell on his curtain for the festival.

The meal after the winners were rewarded with much fanfare. Normally, the patron or sponsor are lavish parties would personally like to thank the winners and of course try to support their cause, a good knight was hard to find, win. Many knights were given special recognition and / or equipment or trophies for their bravery in the tournament. The success of these games get to officials, the frost and the happiness of the local people worship the fighting and the conversations they have left their earthly existence.