Fighting with the German Longsword -- Revised and Expanded Edition
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Fighting with the German Longsword -- Revised and Expanded Edition

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Fighting with the German Longsword -- Revised and Expanded Edition

About this book

Recorded over six centuries ago, the teachings of the 14th-century Master-at-Arms Johannes Liechtenauer have been given new life by a world-wide community of modern swordsmen and women, fascinated by the elegance, efficiency and depth of his unique martial art.Christian Henry Tobler was one of the pioneers in reviving the medieval Master's art, creating the first, published syllabus for training with the two-handed longsword back in 2004. This fully rewritten, revised and expanded edition brings to bear a decade of refinement, creating a definitive, "e;how to"e; guide for students. Containing a short historical overview of the art, students are taught stance, footwork, methods for gripping the sword, and step-by-step instructions for executing the core techniques of the Liechtenauer tradition. Additional chapters introduce students to wrestling, spear and armoured combat; demonstrating the arts depth and breadth. Heavily photo-illustrated, the book also makes use of decision-trees and training drills to aid in learning. Used as complete, self-contained course, or a primer for studying the original medieval works themselves, this unique book will be invaluable to martial artists, reenactors, medieval historians, or anyone who has ever wondered "e;how did knights fight?"e;

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Publisher
Freelance Academy Press
Year
2015
eBook ISBN
9781783018222
Edition
0

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Table of Contents
  8. Foreword
  9. About the Author
  10. Preface
  11. Introduction
  12. Chapter 1: Beginning Your Training
  13. Chapter 2: Line, Footwork, Measure, and Time
  14. Chapter 3: Vier Leger
  15. Chapter 4: Three Wounders
  16. Chapter 5: Four Openings
  17. Chapter 6: Initiative
  18. Chapter 7: Defending with Attacks
  19. Chapter 8: The Five Strokes
  20. Chapter 9: Zornhau
  21. Chapter 10: Breaking the Four Openings
  22. Chapter 11: Krumphau
  23. Chapter 12: Zwerchhau
  24. Chapter 13: Schielhau
  25. Chapter 14: Scheitelhau
  26. Chapter 15: Vier Versetzen
  27. Chapter 16: Nachreisen
  28. Chapter 17: Fühlen and Indes, an Interlude
  29. Chapter 18: Überlaufen
  30. Chapter 19: Absetzen
  31. Chapter 20: Durchwechseln and Zucken
  32. Chapter 21: Ringen
  33. Chapter 22: Durchlaufen
  34. Chapter 23: Sprechfenster
  35. Chapter 24: Zwei Hengen, Acht Winden
  36. Chapter 25: Nebenhut
  37. Chapter 26: Fence!
  38. Chapter 27: Armoured Foot Combat
  39. Chapter 28: Fencing with the Spear
  40. Chapter 29: Fencing with the Half-Sword
  41. Chapter 30: Conclusion
  42. Table of Drills
  43. Glossary & Bibliography