Carl,
Looked up the requirements to be an American Knight , better get yourself into training.
The popular conception of a knight is that of a gallant, brave, trustworthy (etc., etc.) individual (usually also young and handsome) who travels about in shining armor (full plate, of course) judiciously applying his lance or sword to some noble cause involving beautiful damsels, orphaned royal heirs, deposed rightful kings, etc. The only fatalities are evil scoundrels or unfortunate dragons .
A knight of the American Medievalist's Association is required to own a complete set of armor and weapons in addition to clothes, tableware, etc. (Reality Clause). This knightly paraphernalia must be reasonably authentic (Authenticity Clause), i.e., standard to the 13th Century. To settle the standard, the College of Knights stipulated that a knight had to own multiple hand weapons, a long sleeved, knee length, suit of chainmail or period metal armor. Additionally, a knight in the association is required to be "ready, willing and able" to fight when required. "Ready" means that he has to be armed at all times, or at least have ready access to his armor and weapons, to avoid hostile capture, avenge injuries or slights, defend or render service to his lord, etc. "Willing" means that the knight agrees to actually fight when required, not merely be ready to at some other time. "Able" means that the knight has some familiarity with fighting techniques and is physically able to fight. Having all the stuff and being willing to go out and being hopelessly clobbered each time is not "able".
Your probably OK with the gallant brave and trustworthy but could have problems with the young and handsome clause
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