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© 2023 AFPJousting makes comeback in England as competitive sport
By Justine GERARDY CARISBROOKE, England©2025 GPlusMedia Inc.
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englisc aspyrgend
The examples I have seen were very impressive. Well worth watching though undoubtedly the cost is a limiting factor.
falseflagsteve
Sounds like a right lark, wouldn’t mind watching but not competing after smashing up me knee last year, wouldn’t want to hurt that any more, lol
Politik Kills
An elegant weapon for a more civilized age.
Moonraker
As the country homes unerringly on living in its past, nothing could be more appropriate.
3RENSHO
(caption from photo #3) "The format and equipment is similar to that of medieval times, although woman [sic] now compete"
Is there only ONE woman?
Jimizo
Get William and Harry to have a joust. A grudge match. Pay per view.
Matt
The Knights of Arkley
https://www.knightsofarkley.com/
This is my sister's jousting company in the UK. They have always been part of my childhood growing up going to events. Heavy is an understatement, I remember as a boy failing to lift one of the swords!
1glenn
Sure, why not......what could go wrong?
grund
Where on earth do you buy a suit of armour? I can't recall seeing any at Sports Authority.