Jousting is a medieval sport that originated between the 10th and 13th centuries. The rules for this unique sport are believed to have been written by a Frenchman named Geoffori de Pruelli. Unfortunately for him, he died at the very first jousting tournament in history which occurred in the year 1066. From France, jousting slowly spread to Germany, England, and southern Europe (National Jousting Association). Jousting tournaments began as organized battles between knights who had had experienced some sort of disagreement. Two or more knights on horseback would fight, usually with lances as their weapons. Other weapons used may have included battle axes, daggers, and swords.
