Recortadores – Russian Roulette With Bulls Instead Of Bullets

Published by djmick on November 16th, 2009

Recortadores

Recortadores is the latest craze out of Spain which is like a game of Russian roulette – but with bulls instead of bullets.

In this game of dare the athletes have to dodge and leap over the rampaging bull without the use of the cape or sword.

Each Recortadores team is made up of between 5 and 7 members, who go head-to-head in a dangerous and skillful performance which can see competitors face as many as three bulls in the ring at any one time.

Bull-leaping has been around for centuries and has once again come to prominence in the name of entertainment and now each year bull fighting teams from all over Spain descend upon the Plaza de Toros stadium in Valencia to battle in this daring competition.

Here’s a recent video of them in action…

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