Each year a full contact National Medieval Swordmanship Tournement is held, with various heats throughout the year.

This video shows just a flavour of the swordmanship of Sir Percival of York as he took part in the first heat. he made it to final but didn't make it. Watch this space as he has another go!

Video Footage shot by Lancaster Armouries,

If you want to see more including all the 2005 final's click the link below.