Curious about San Fermin Festival in Pamplona Spain aka "Running of the Bulls"?

Question

I have been following the news about the festival and watched bullfighting video.

How does one become a "bullfighter"?

Apprenticeship or ?

Just curious really....

Answer 1

Ok,

I´m Spanish and I runned the bulls two years.

First of all, one thing it´s runnig the bulls (necessary respect and know the rules) and another thing totally different is a bullfight (toreros, corrida, la plaza de toros....) that is a profesion that you learn since you´re a child

Answer 2

I don't know, but I but John R does.....

Lets wait and see.

Answer 3

HI I am from Spain, I am going to try to explain it to you!

You have to be very brave and have a lot of courage.

Than in Spain there are schools for children who want to learn all about bulls and those things. You must have a lot of experience.

I hope you like it!

PS: Sorry if my English has any mistake

Answer 4

Check out this website:  http://www.andalucia.com/bullfight/novic...  This page is about novice bullfighters and tells where they learn the sport.  The left menu gives lots of information on bullfighting in general.

If you want more information on San Fermin, have a look at http://www.sanfermin.com

Answer 5

You have an apprenticeship usually on one of the bull ranches and progress eventually into bull fighting.