joustoväli
Joustoväli is a Finnish term that refers to the prescribed safe distance maintained between opposing combatants during a historical or reenacted jousting event. The word derives from joust (“työntäminen”) and väli (“interval”), and it is used by organizers to ensure the safety of both riders and match officials without compromising the authenticity of the medieval sport.
In practical terms, joustoväli is measured from the center of a participant’s shield to the point at
The concept of joustoväli has been documented in several historical manuals, including the late 14th‑century Danish
While judiciously controlling risk, joustoväli preserves the historical feel of a circuit with a brief, dramatic