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Mongol Deel Robe & Leather Armor Set

Traditional deel robe (silk-lined wool) plus lamellar leather armor. The silk undershirt wrapped around arrowheads on impact, making them easier to pull out. Every layer serves a purpose.

Crusader Longsword & Heater Shield Training

Full-weight cruciform longsword and heater shield. The longsword is 40 inches of straight double-edged steel, designed for mounted and foot combat. The heater shield replaced the kite shield -- lighter, better for mounted lance work. I will teach you the cross-guard parry that saved my life at Jaffa.

Celtic Javelin Set (3 Throwing Spears)

Three light throwing javelins, ash shafts with iron heads. Balanced for distance and accuracy. I will teach you the overhand and sidearm throws that my warriors used to open every engagement.

Mongol Composite Recurve Bow & Quiver (30 Arrows)

Laminated horn-sinew-wood composite bow, 160-pound draw. Effective range 350 yards. Comes with 30 arrows -- armor-piercing, broad-head, and whistling signal arrows. I will string it for you. Most people cannot.

Damascus Steel Scimitar (Museum-Grade Replica)

Curved scimitar forged in the Damascus tradition. The legendary steel held an edge that could split a silk scarf dropped on the blade. The curve follows the arc of a horseman's arm -- perfect for mounted slashing.

Mamluk Chain Mail & Conical Helmet Set

Riveted chain mail hauberk and conical helmet with nasal guard. Lighter than Crusader plate, better in the heat, flexible enough for mounted archery. My Mamluks wore gear like this at Hattin.

Celtic War Chariot Driving Experience

Two-horse chariot, wicker-and-oak frame. My charioteers galloped along the yoke pole and threw javelins at speed. Tip: The chariot is mobile infantry -- ride to the fight, dismount, fight, ride away.

Celtic Longsword & Round Shield (Iron Age Replicas)

Iron Age Celtic longsword (30-inch blade for slashing) and lime-wood round shield with iron boss. The Celts fought with fury and individual skill. The Romans fought with system. Both have their place. Weighted for training.

Chinese Jian Sword (Bronze, Warring States Style)

Double-edged bronze jian, 28-inch blade. The gentleman's weapon of ancient China. Balanced for both thrust and cut. I carried one, though I preferred to win without drawing it.

Mounted Archery Training -- Shoot From the Saddle

Mongol children ride at three, shoot at five. Mounted archery at walk, trot, and canter. Composite recurve, thumb draw, the Parthian shot. Tip: Do not aim. Become the arrow. Your body knows the trajectory.

Saracen Cavalry Training -- Desert Horsemanship

Arabian horse riding, hit-and-run tactics, desert warfare. At Hattin I cut the Crusaders off from water and let the sun finish the job. Tip: In the desert, water is strategy. Control the wells, control the battle.

Full Plate & Mail Crusader Armor Set

Chain mail hauberk over padded gambeson, with plate reinforcement at shoulders and knees. Great helm with cross visor. About 55 pounds total. I wore heavier at Arsuf in desert heat. If you can fight in this, you can fight in anything.