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Sword and Shield - Basic principles and technique of medieval buckler combat
The unarmoured combat with sword and buckler was the most widely used martial art of the european middle ages. On this DVD, Roland Warzecha and Tobias Wenzel bring that way of combat nearer to the viewer. Based on medieval fencing manuscripts and years of martial arts experience, the authors impart the basic fundamentals of sword and buckler fencing. These include anatomical and physical regularities, as well as the tactical approach and fencing theory. All relevant concepts are explained step by step and demonstrated through historical techniques. The authors present appropriate protective gear and training weapons for practice and freeplay. Finally, freeplay sequences give an impression of the athletic application of the historical buckler techniques.

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[MarkHolgate]

@warzechas shamed, my friend, shamed, i should have known that. now wondering where on earth my copy of ringeck has gone.

[warzechas]

@MarkHolgate

The oldest manuscript of the Liechtenauer tradition, HS 3227a, often dated to 1389, reads in 18v/19r:

[...] der ort des swertes ist das czentru~ vnd das mittel vnd der kern des swertes aus deme alle gefechte gen / vnd weder / yn in komen [...]

[MarkHolgate]

@warzechas which master? I don't recognise that quote.

[warzechas]

@MarkHolgate

Thanks Mark, glad you like it. Your comment nails it: The demo was in fact included to show that you can actually cut through a target without pulling back your weapon. Thus you still threaten the opponent with the point.

Like the masters said: The point is the heart of the art!

[MarkHolgate]

i am so impressed with your tatami cut at 2:34 roland ending in ward. it's a thing of beauty.