What was the lifestyle of jousting knights?

Answer by  kikokkm (19)

Jousting became popular around the 12th century because the constant warfare that kept knights busy during earlier times had lessened. This meant that some knights, especially those without lands, could travel around the tournament circuit as semi-professional jousters, while others simply competed in tournaments when they came up to town

Answer by  CrazyPaulo (6)

Jousting Knights were the celebrity sports people of their day. They would, provided they were successful, have taken advantage of all of the trappings of success; namely money, drink and women.

Answer by  queenbee70 (58)

A knight had a dangerous life! Jousting was seen as practice and a way to stay in shape for knights, it then became a sporting event.

Answer by  Alexios (161)

Jousting became popular around the 12th century because the constant warfare that kept knights busy during earlier times had lessened. This meant that some knights, especially those without lands, could travel around the tournament circuit as semi-professional jousters, while others simply competed in tournaments when they came to town.