Jousting and Tournaments By: Ryne Fritz & Clayton Lilly Core 2

Jousting Jousting is the basic form of martial sport fought between 2 knights mounted on horses using lances. Jousting is the basic form of martial sport fought between 2 knights mounted on horses using lances. It can also consist of a series of competitions using a variety of weapons, usually in sets of three per weapon, such as tilting with a lance, blows with a battle axe, or strokes with a dagger or sword often as part of a tournament. It can also consist of a series of competitions using a variety of weapons, usually in sets of three per weapon, such as tilting with a lance, blows with a battle axe, or strokes with a dagger or sword often as part of a tournament. Jousting was a number one sport in the Middle Ages and took great skill to do. The first recorded Jousting tournament was held in 1066, but didn’t gain popularity around the world until the 12 th century. Jousting was a number one sport in the Middle Ages and took great skill to do. The first recorded Jousting tournament was held in 1066, but didn’t gain popularity around the world until the 12 th century. It gained popularity in Europe in the 17 th century. It gained popularity in Europe in the 17 th century. Jousting is the basic form of martial sport fought between 2 knights mounted on horses using lances. Jousting is the basic form of martial sport fought between 2 knights mounted on horses using lances. It can also consist of a series of competitions using a variety of weapons, usually in sets of three per weapon, such as tilting with a lance, blows with a battle axe, or strokes with a dagger or sword often as part of a tournament. It can also consist of a series of competitions using a variety of weapons, usually in sets of three per weapon, such as tilting with a lance, blows with a battle axe, or strokes with a dagger or sword often as part of a tournament. Jousting was a number one sport in the Middle Ages and took great skill to do. The first recorded Jousting tournament was held in 1066, but didn’t gain popularity around the world until the 12 th century. Jousting was a number one sport in the Middle Ages and took great skill to do. The first recorded Jousting tournament was held in 1066, but didn’t gain popularity around the world until the 12 th century. It gained popularity in Europe in the 17 th century. It gained popularity in Europe in the 17 th century.

Jousting Jousting was added to tournaments centuries after its inauguration. Jousting permitted a better display of individual skill and even though dangerous had a great deal of prize money. Many made a living off these tournaments but many lost their lives. For example King Henry the 2 nd of France died in one of these tournaments by his opponents lance going through his visor shattering, blinding his right eye, and penetrating hid right orbit and temple. Jousting was added to tournaments centuries after its inauguration. Jousting permitted a better display of individual skill and even though dangerous had a great deal of prize money. Many made a living off these tournaments but many lost their lives. For example King Henry the 2 nd of France died in one of these tournaments by his opponents lance going through his visor shattering, blinding his right eye, and penetrating hid right orbit and temple.

Jousting Horses The 2 most common horses used in Jousting tournaments were the warmblooded chargers and the coldblooded destiers The 2 most common horses used in Jousting tournaments were the warmblooded chargers and the coldblooded destiers The warmblooded chargers were specially trained for stamina and agility and used more than destiers. The warmblooded chargers were specially trained for stamina and agility and used more than destiers. The coldblooded destiers are heavy war horses introduced after the chargers. The coldblooded destiers are heavy war horses introduced after the chargers.

Jousting Armor The Jousting armor used in tournaments was used on both the horses and riders. The Jousting armor used in tournaments was used on both the horses and riders. The horses wore caparisons an ornamental cloth often showing the riders heraldic signs. The horses wore caparisons an ornamental cloth often showing the riders heraldic signs. The horses also wore chanfrons which was the helmet the horses wore to protect from head damage. The horses also wore chanfrons which was the helmet the horses wore to protect from head damage.

Jousting Armor  The Jousters wore heavy plate armor called a harness. A full harness frequently included extra pieces specially made for Jousting. They also had bolt on protective plates on the breastplate and helmet.

Jousting Lances The Jousting lance was used to knock off the opponent on the other horse. The Jousting lance was used to knock off the opponent on the other horse. The lance was the most popular weapon used in medieval tournaments. The lance was the most popular weapon used in medieval tournaments. The Jousting lances were tipped with a coronal. The Jousting lances were tipped with a coronal. The Jousting lance used in tournaments was designed to reduce injuries. The Jousting lance used in tournaments was designed to reduce injuries. The lance was a long spear like weapon usually made of wood. The lance was a long spear like weapon usually made of wood.

Review Questions Jousting What was the most common weapon used in Jousting tournaments? What was the most common weapon used in Jousting tournaments? Lance. Lance. When was the first recorded tournament of Jousting? When was the first recorded tournament of Jousting? Who died in one of these tournaments who was in royalty? Who died in one of these tournaments who was in royalty? King Henry the 2 nd of France. King Henry the 2 nd of France.

Guilds & Jobs The Guilds in the middle ages were an important part of medieval times. A higher social status could be achieved by a guild membership, and feudalism encouraged people to do this. It was a good thing to be part of a guild because you had many advantages, for example if you were sick the guild would take care of it. 2 main medieval guilds Merchant guilds and Crafts guilds. A man would have to work through these stages to become a elite member of the Medieval Ages Guild for example apprentice, journeyman, and master. The Guilds in the middle ages were an important part of medieval times. A higher social status could be achieved by a guild membership, and feudalism encouraged people to do this. It was a good thing to be part of a guild because you had many advantages, for example if you were sick the guild would take care of it. 2 main medieval guilds Merchant guilds and Crafts guilds. A man would have to work through these stages to become a elite member of the Medieval Ages Guild for example apprentice, journeyman, and master.

Guilds & Jobs Guild came from the Saxon gilden meaning to pay and refers to the subscription paid to the Guilds by their members. Other words and meanings associated with Guild are association, society, brotherhood, company, fellowship, fraternity, and livery. Guilds of the Middle Ages were licensed from 1170 and were alike modern laborer unions where the guilds set standards for there professions and protected the interest of their members. The system of feudalism during the Middle Ages allowed the lords and owners of the land to tax the towns people and their trades. As trade increased during the middle ages the taxes became expensive. In England which was run by the feudal system, made it impossible for a man to make any objections to the decisions made. Guild came from the Saxon gilden meaning to pay and refers to the subscription paid to the Guilds by their members. Other words and meanings associated with Guild are association, society, brotherhood, company, fellowship, fraternity, and livery. Guilds of the Middle Ages were licensed from 1170 and were alike modern laborer unions where the guilds set standards for there professions and protected the interest of their members. The system of feudalism during the Middle Ages allowed the lords and owners of the land to tax the towns people and their trades. As trade increased during the middle ages the taxes became expensive. In England which was run by the feudal system, made it impossible for a man to make any objections to the decisions made.

Guilds & Jobs The purpose of the guilds in the Middle Ages was to protect the members of the guild, but the consumers also benefited from the introduction of the guilds. The purpose of the guilds in the Middle Ages was to protect the members of the guild, but the consumers also benefited from the introduction of the guilds.

Merchant Guilds The Merchant guild was working as traders. The Merchant guild was able to compromise with lords and the trade levy became constant. The Merchant guilds controlled the trade in towns and cities and enforced rules. When Merchant Guilds were introduced to a town or city they enforced their own hierarchy. They were more wealthy and in a higher social status than Craft Guilds. The Merchant guild was working as traders. The Merchant guild was able to compromise with lords and the trade levy became constant. The Merchant guilds controlled the trade in towns and cities and enforced rules. When Merchant Guilds were introduced to a town or city they enforced their own hierarchy. They were more wealthy and in a higher social status than Craft Guilds.

Craft Guilds The Merchant Guilds were imposing regulations on the individual craftsman and traders. So the individual traders and craftsman created their own guild. Craft Guilds and Merchant Guilds were the 2 most common guilds in the Middle Ages. The Merchant Guilds were imposing regulations on the individual craftsman and traders. So the individual traders and craftsman created their own guild. Craft Guilds and Merchant Guilds were the 2 most common guilds in the Middle Ages.

Review Questions Guilds & Jobs What were the 2 most common guilds in the Middle Ages? What were the 2 most common guilds in the Middle Ages? Merchant Guilds & Craft Guilds. Merchant Guilds & Craft Guilds. Where does the word guild come from? Where does the word guild come from? The saxon word gilden meaning to pay. The saxon word gilden meaning to pay. What was the purpose of the guilds in the Middle Ages? What was the purpose of the guilds in the Middle Ages? To protect the members of the guild. To protect the members of the guild.

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