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Real Life Foot Combat Tournaments in the 16th Century

When we think of Tudor tournaments, we tend to think of jousting. But foot combat was an essential element of the tournament and also necessary practice for warfare. Foot combat encompassed a number of sports on foot, such as wrestling or sword fighting; combat without a horse. They were dangerous events, undertaken by strong and fit knights, often in heavy armour, and something we know Henry VIII relished. Image credits: Henry VIII (1491-1547) c.1560-80 © Royal Collection Enterprises Ltd 2025 | Royal Collection Trust Fencing Book (Fechtbuch). Hans Talhoffer, 16th C. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Left Shoulder Defense (Pauldron) Armorer Kolman Helmschmid, c.1525. Metropolitan Museum of Art.