Directory of Jousting Resources

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Jousting, also known as tilting, is a European martial competition between two mounted combattants, which enjoyed its peak popularity in the 14th to 16th centuries. Combattants were typically armed with a lance, which they would use to attempt to unhorse their opponent. Today, modern jousters may compete in full-contact jousting (involving body protection based on mediaeval armour), or in jousting against targets (such as rings or quintains).

Resources in This Category

• Amateur Jousting Club of Maryland

  http://ajc.psyberia.com/
  Established in 1958, the AJC has hosted more than 650 tournaments in its history.

• International Jousting League

  http://users.skynet.be/hackamores/IJL/IJL.htm
  An international jousting and re-enactment community made up of five divisions and sixteen nations.

• Maryland Jousting Tournament Association

  http://marylandjousting.com/
  The oldest jousting league in the United States. Site features the sport's Hall of Fame, competitors' handbook, and east coast rules.

• Mounted Combat

  http://www.classicalfencing.com/mcrider.php
  Mounted swordsmanship instruction and equipment.

• National Jousting Association

  http://www.nationaljousting.com/
  The United States' association for ring jousting, the country's longest continuously contested sport. History, rules, clubs, and schedules.

• SCA Equestrian Marshal

  http://www.sca.org/officers/equestrian/
  Society for Creative Anachronism's resources for jousting and other mounted combat. Includes rules, handbooks, and regional contacts.

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