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I really, really enjoyed talking to Shane Adams, the godfather of modern full contact jousting, in this on-site interview.
Full contact jousting involves two knights in full armour attack each other on charging horses using solid wooden lances that deliver 2,000 lbs of force. Shattered lances, unhorsings, broken bones, concussions and impacts that feel like you're being hit in the chest with a sledge hammer.
Oh, did I mention that dodging, ducking, parrying, and blocking your opponent's lance is NOT allowed? You have to sit there and take it.
This is definitely NOT a choreographed Vegas dinner show.
Shane and I talk about the physical and mental aspects of jousting, and what distinguishes people who make it through the training to perform in this sport.
I really enjoyed the part where he talks about balancing on the knife's edge between the aggression required to do this insane sport, and the zen state of mind you need to properly plan and aim your shot.
If you enjoyed this then subscribe to the podcast because I hope to bring Shane back for a longer and more detailed conversation before the end of the year!
Check it out, and for more information about full contact jousting check out www.extremejousting.com
By Stephan Kesting4.8
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I really, really enjoyed talking to Shane Adams, the godfather of modern full contact jousting, in this on-site interview.
Full contact jousting involves two knights in full armour attack each other on charging horses using solid wooden lances that deliver 2,000 lbs of force. Shattered lances, unhorsings, broken bones, concussions and impacts that feel like you're being hit in the chest with a sledge hammer.
Oh, did I mention that dodging, ducking, parrying, and blocking your opponent's lance is NOT allowed? You have to sit there and take it.
This is definitely NOT a choreographed Vegas dinner show.
Shane and I talk about the physical and mental aspects of jousting, and what distinguishes people who make it through the training to perform in this sport.
I really enjoyed the part where he talks about balancing on the knife's edge between the aggression required to do this insane sport, and the zen state of mind you need to properly plan and aim your shot.
If you enjoyed this then subscribe to the podcast because I hope to bring Shane back for a longer and more detailed conversation before the end of the year!
Check it out, and for more information about full contact jousting check out www.extremejousting.com

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