The nobility probably was a warrior elite that spent considerable time training with weapons.. For them, fighting and raiding were quite common occurrences. They were a tribal people who frequently raided one another's farms and forts, making off with cattle and other goods.
When fighting amongst themselves, the ancient Celts often engaged in a "ritual combat". Instead of sending every available warrior into battle, they preferred to hold martial contests of champions. Opposing sides would line up across from each other.
The kings and bravest leaders would challenge one another, calling out their courageous deeds and those of their ancestors.
They would seek to humiliate the enemy through insults and abusive language.
During large battles, the Iron Age Celts first sought to terrify their opponents with noise of war horns, shouting, the rumbling of chariots, and the banging of swords.
Then they would follow with a mad rush at the enemy.
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