How did you train to become medieval knight?

But how did a medieval boy become a knight? What hardships and responsibilities did he face? Could just anyone become a knight and if so, how did he prove his worth?

• Executive Producer: Jason Kingsley OBE
• Executive Producer: Chris Kingsley
• Senior Producer: Brian Jenkins
• Producer: Edward Linley
• Director: Dominic Read
• Presenter: Jason Kingsley OBE
• Director of Photography: Ed Mash
• Camera: Jo Taylor
• Stills Photography and Continuity: Kasumi
• Associate Producer: James Howard
• Audio: Frank Newman
• Sound Design: Nick D. Brewer
• Animation Artwork: Edouard Groult
• Music licensed from PremiumBeat
• Additional Camera: Darren Cook
• Additional Camera: Neil Phillips
• Additional Sound: Elizabeth Carlyon

Special Thanks:

• Chris Payton
• Ed Savage
• Auburn Hodgson

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[kryrimstercat]

The fact that this isn't more popular genuinely upsets me

[leonlawson]

These production values are ridiculously top notch

[manatarms]

Refusing knighthood? makes me think of the Monty Python "but I would much rather sing".

[adenuristiqomah]

Imagine being CEO of a tech company but also living in the medieval era.

[hustensaftvernichter]

In Germany, Knights during high medieval period were raised by their own household for only his first years (As also mentioned in the video above) with focus on the maternal part at first. The mother would be the main part in raising the (most likely noble) boy for those first 7 years, teach him basic manners like being kind to people, communicate, dress ''correctly'', use sewing/tailoring devices, etc.
After those years the paternal part would take over and the knight would have learned a foreign language, while latin didn't count in most cases, as the religious aspect in Knighthood was already of such measure, that it was inevitable to learn for a young future knight. He would also learn basic fighting skills and ''masculine'' roles here (Hunting, a bit of riding, ...)
It is reported that most knights in Germany learned a bit of (old) french, while in France itself, old english was usually the go to language. During that time some even learned to play the lute, lyre or another musical instrument, that was quite rare although.

Only after that he was sent to a noble for some time (How long isn't specifically known) to learn how to ride, fight with sword and lance, shoot a bow/crossbow, maintain weapons and armor, and so on... It would have been well over 15 years of such practices until he was finally officially a knight. By that time he would have been somewhere around 20 or slightly older, sometimes even past 25.

So, compared to a soldier that was recruited out of ''ordinary'' ranks during feudal times to fight as footman after a few months of training, the difference in combat value must have been enormous. Needless to say the difference in cost and effort, as well... Which is one major part in Knights becoming obsolete. Having a thousand ''Landsknechte'' (Mercenaries/ temporary servicemen) was just more practical than having Fifty knights.

By the way, It's interesting to see that many parts of chivalry have made their way into today's society, like for example today's military salute resembles a knight opening or taking off his helmet to show friendly intentions (Taking off anything that covers your head/face was a must when going into a noble's house or strolling through his castle, farm etc.) or giving your jacket to a woman as a friendly gesture when she's freezing, which is said to have another ''initial'' purpose, as it was supposedly used by the english king Edward III. on a banquet during 14th. century when a lady lost her garter while she danced with him and he then took off his own coat and covered her back and behind with it so no one would take a look at her butt as she put it back on. That was the inspiration for the later ''order of the garter'', which he found.

[mchernett]

Great production values. Nice relaxed presentation style. I look forward to more practical demonstrations and looking a little more in depth at specific subjects.

[misterfrost]

We need more educational channels like this one.

[LeeDee]

i'm going to spend my evening watching this entire playlist, it's great stuff!

[fm]

OMG I finally found the kind of history channel I've been looking for. This deserve more views! Truly well done.

[dmshchep]

This is a very good and an amazingly underrated channel. Adding a comment to bring to top.

[robsealsey]

Ok, props to you guys. Im a medieval enthusiast who also studies the military aspects of the period for university and y’all are doing a phenomenal job. Genuinely pleased. Ive also been a horseman since birth and appreciate that you actually give time to someone who knows how to ride instead of a stiff double who slapped some period inaccurate armor on and jumped on a horse.

[RafaelCosta-oibe]

"Thanks for watching", and thank YOU for making these

[rn]

Imaginate been a squire under Sir Jason of Kingsley then be knighted by your lord Knight Jason of Kingsley.

[michaelwhite]

I learn so much from your channel. Nothing like practical history.

[CatholicCreatineEnjoyer]

Watched about 5 of these videos now. Guess I’m binging the rest in the next day or so! This channel is 100% my new favorite. Move over Skallagrim, Shadiversity, and dare I say Lindybeige?... Seriously love the production, the tone, the content, and the horseflesh too!

[wizard]

Training Squires to become knights is quite easy wait for a couple of days then go to party then upgrade them if they have enough xp although it depends on your Training Skill and level

[DruDruia]

I am learning quite a lot from these videos! I come back every evening to watch another one. It's absolutely fascinating and interesting even for someone like me, that doesn't particularly showed any interest in history. This has won me over! Please keep making videos!

[jordanslater-cuthbertson]

This is brilliant. I'm writing the first book in a medieval series and the central character is a squire who becomes a Knight. I can't wait to watch the rest of the series!

[scarletpimpernelagain]

Those horses are gorgeous, new to this channel, now binge watching all of this✌🏻❤️🌹🇬🇧

[beng]

The armor clacking is such a nice sound