The Tournoi du Faucon Noir is the Black Falcon School of Arms' annual Deed of Arms. It is the crowning event of the year's training for those in the school who practice armored combat, and a chance to show off to each other, guest schools, and the public at large what it is that we do. Combat with spear, pollaxe, dagger, and longsword allow entrants to display their martial prowess. At the end of the fighting, the contestants vote amongst themselves to determine who displayed the most preux and will be named first among equals.
Hosted by southern Colorado's premier HEMA school, this event is open to the public for viewing. Participants of all HEMA schools or historical re-creation societies are welcome to participate, provided that they bring their own armor and weapons that pass inspection (rules below). Colorado's front range's Deed of Arms is the place to be in the waning days of spring for all students of HEMA or medieval chivalric culture!
The Tournoi du Faucon Noir follows the Palmer Accords, which are intended to encourage chivalric fighting consistent with a formal Deed of Arms of the late 14th and early 15th century.
Volunteers are available for basic repairs.
The full rules can be found here.
May 29 - June 1 2025 at La Forêt in Black Forest, Colorado! Brought to you by the Black Falcon School of Arms.
