Secrets of German Medieval Swordsmanship

By (author) Sigmund Ringeck, Johannes Liechtenauer Translated by Christian Henry Tobler

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Publication date:

31 December 2002

Length of book:

400 pages

Publisher

Freelance Academy Press

Dimensions:

285x225mm

ISBN-13: 9781891448072

In his first book, and the first of its kind, Christian Henry Tobler presents a beautifully interpreted study of fighting techniques recorded in the mnemonic verse of the legendary German swordmaster, Johannes Liechtenauer. Johannes Liechtenauer was a 14th century German fencing master born in the mid 1300s. In this lavishly photo-illustrated text, Christian presents a full translation and interpretation of the so-called Ringeck Fechtbuch, a mid-15th century compendium of teachings in the Liechtenauer tradition. At once bold and martially efficient, these classic techniques of swordsmanship have proven their enduring allure.

Acknowledgements Foreword   Jörg Bellinghausen Introduction Notes on Equipment About the Author How to Use this Book Section 1 - Longsword Techniques 1. Master Liechtenauer's Verse 2. Basic Concepts 3. The Zornhau 4. The Krumphau 5. The Zwerchhau 6. The Sheilhau 7. The Sheitelhau 8. Vier Leger 9. Vier Versetzen 10. Nachreisen 11. Uberlaufen 12. Absetzen 13. Durchwechseln 14. Zucken 15. Durchlaufen 16. Abschneiden 17. Hande Trucken 18. Zwei Hangen 19. Conclusion of the Teachings 20. Nebenhut & Schranckhut 21. Additional Counter Techniques Section 2 - Sword & Buckler 22. Techniques with the Buckler Section 3 - Wrestling Techniques 23. General Wrestling Techniques 24. Drei Ringen 25. Countering Grabs 26. Unterhalten 27. Ston 28. Mortstöße 29. Beinbrüche 30. Other Wrestling Techniques 31. Zulauffend Ringen Section 4 - Armoured Combat 32. Vulnerabilities of a Man in Armour 33. Combat with the Spear 34. Sword against Spear 35. Kampfringen - Armoured Wrestling 36. Secret Wrestling 37. Halbschwert 38. More Half-Swording 39. Schlachenden Ort Section 5 - Mounted Combat 40. Roßfechten Epilogues Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Glossary Bibliography