Articles of category "Bullfighting equipment"

A contest of strength, bravery and skills between a man and a beast is not a recent phenomenon. A bullfight was a favorite contest of ancient Etruscans and the Romans continued the tradition. Spain has maintained the tradition of bullfighting for ages, introduced and developed bullfighting rules, a professional bullfighting equipment usage and innovations, attire requirements and other aspects, inherent to the bullfighting culture and ritual today.

Bullfighting is an adventurous and dangerous activity, which many young people are inspired to choose as a career and life path. Some of them become famous bullfighters, the others stop their career due to numerous injures and physical inability to continue. While bullfighting adaptation equipment is available today, the bravest amateurs simply ignore the usage of protective equipment to better confirm their courage and self-esteem that is done for nothing.