This type of recreation of medieval combat was popularized in Eastern Europe and consists of fighting with weapons such as swords, axes or spears and armor completely faithful to the time they want to set and made to measure. The only difference is that the weapons are dull and only contact and impact are sought.
In addition, these first days have been scheduled different presentations and talks that deal with medieval combat itself and the Order of the Temple. Among the different speakers we find figures as prestigious as Vicente Blázquez , specialist in microbiology, or Alfredo Alvar , research professor at the CSIC Institute of History and member of the editorial board of Desperta Ferro Historia Moderna.
Apart from the medieval combat championship and the presentations, the program is enriched with archery exhibitions by the current champion of Spain, sleight-of-hand shows by the Magician Jaque , which already has a long history, and various classical music concerts featuring the key figure of Pablo Navarro , one of the best violinists of his generation. All this generates a very complete program for the whole family.
Burguillos del Cerro (Extremadura) Today it has a set of unique Templar buildings in the Iberian Peninsula:castle, churches and funeral area, perfectly preserved and prepared to receive the visit of all those interested in the Order of the Temple. It also has a magnificent Interpretation Center of the Order of the Temple, located in the old Templar church of San Juan Bautista.
Without a doubt, the Spanish Medieval Combat Championship has turned Burguillos del Cerro into the capital of this sport and allows you to enjoy a program specialized in the Middle Ages, the Templars and medieval combat.
All the information on the website www.campeonatocombatemedieval.com.