Knightly combat

Knightly combat refers to the structured martial techniques and chivalric code practiced by medieval knights. It typically involved armed duels or battlefield engagements with weapons like swords, lances, and shields, emphasizing skill, strategy, and agility. Combat was often governed by strict codes of conduct, including notions of honor and fairness. Training included rigorous physical exercises and learning combat techniques, often under the guidance of a master or through tournaments that tested a knight's prowess. Overall, knightly combat combined martial skill with a sense of duty, tradition, and the social obligations tied to knighthood.