The Impressive Training and Recruitment of Medieval Soldiers

Today our fourth graders at Eastern Heights Elementary didn’t just learn about the Middle Ages—they lived it! Real-life armored knights, dressed in authentic armor weighing between 80–100 pounds (with helmets alone tipping the scale at nearly 20 pounds!), gave students a glimpse into the real sport of Buhurt—a replica of medieval combat. Don’t worry though, they dueled safely with pool noodles, 😃 facing off in one-minute rounds while students cheered and voted for the victor! This grand battle