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A True Knight
(Originally from Detroit, MI)

Training for knighthood during medieval times usually began at an early age. Often the prospective knight was sent to live with a relative or lord who had the resources to train the young boy in use of weapons and, most importantly, the skills to handle a horse in combat. A knight-in-training would often serve as a squire (assistant) for an established knight, attending his needs, helping him don his armor, and making ready his horse and weapons. Once his training was completed and he reached "fighting age" (usually around 16-20 years old), he would ceremoniously become a full-fledged knight.

Chivalry

The word, "chivalry", comes from the French word, "chevalerie", which means "skills to handle a horse". The ability to handle a horse, especially in combat, was of utmost importance to a medieval knight. As the Middle Ages progressed, the term "chivalry" began to take on new meanings.

It was around the time of the preaching of the first crusade (1095 C.E.) that the Christianization of knights began in earnest. With the crusades as a "holy war" the pope needed the support of the nobles and knights of Europe to help him with his agenda of ridding Jerusalem of Islam, and returning the "land of Christ" to Christian sovereignty. By bestowing the title of Christian warriors to the knights, the pope had begun the evolution of a code of conduct that all knights were supposed to follow. The protection of the poor, women and children, and defense of the church were just some of the chivalry codes that a knight was supposed to always obey.

About The Black Knight Of DETROIT??? 

My interest are, GOD first and fore most, my son Duke, not only because he is my only child but he is the one who will carry on my legacy. He is an innocent and pure product of me and I will guide him to have a successful life. My whole family and my true friends. Oh yeah, making money too!!!

Can we be honest with each other? Do we really know who we want? I could put a lot of criteria on here, but I am just going to keep it real. I am really looking for a friend. It would be just find to have a friend who happens to be a girl that loves life, has a great conversation, professional and sexy. Every man needs nice eye candy and stimulating conversation to keep his brain functioning, lol. Seriously, friendship is solid and it is the foundation for any real relationship. It allows you & me to know each other without any pressure. I could tell you that I like traveling, concerts, upscale restaurants and pro sports, but that would bore you. I will just say that when you talk to me you never forget me. I want to hear all about you. No judgment here from me. I invite you to be my friend and to holla at a me with some comments...