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The Duellist's Companion is a must-read exploration of 17th century Italian rapier fencing and a thorough interpretation of the style of legendary swordsman Ridolfo Capoferro, author of the most famous fencing book in history, Il Gran Simulacro, published in 1610. Through detailed illustrations and clear explanations, Guy Windsor, a leading expert in historical martial arts, takes you through preparation exercises before teaching you the guard positions, footwork, blade actions, and techniques of Capoferro's style. From foundational footwork to advanced rapier and dagger play, this book covers everything you need to know to become skilled in the use of the rapier alone, and with the dagger. This new edition has been updated with more than 400 photos, further cementing its place as a classic in the field of historical fencing. Whether you're an experienced historical fencer looking to expand your knowledge or a beginner looking to learn a new skill, The Duellist's Companion is an essential resource.

Originally published in 1961 Fencing with the Electric Foil covers in detail the transition from the traditional foil in fencing to the 'new' method of electric foil."Fencing with the Electric Foil" is a definitive guide to the art and sport of fencing, written by the renowned fencer and coach, Roger Crosnier. With his extensive knowledge and expertise, Crosnier unveils the intricacies of fencing with the electric foil, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of this elegant and dynamic sport.Within the pages of this book, Crosnier delves into the rich history of fencing, tracing its roots to its noble origins in European swordsmanship. He skillfully combines historical context with practical instruction, providing a holistic approach to mastering the techniques and tactics of the electric foil.Crosnier's meticulous attention to detail is evident as he navigates readers through the essentials of footwork, blade work, and timing, all essential components for success in foil fencing. Through clear and concise explanations, accompanied by illustrations and diagrams, he demystifies the complex rules and scoring system of the sport, empowering both beginners and experienced fencers alike.Throughout the book, Crosnier shares his invaluable insights garnered from years of experience as a fencer and a coach. He addresses common challenges faced by fencers and offers practical advice on training regimens, conditioning exercises, and competition preparation. His expertise shines through as he dispenses wisdom on proper form, strategic positioning, and effective training drills to enhance both technical proficiency and overall performance.Whether you are an aspiring fencer, a seasoned competitor, or simply an enthusiast of the sport, "Fencing with the Electric Foil" is an indispensable resource. Roger Crosnier's passion for fencing and his dedication to sharing his knowledge make this book an authoritative guide, offering readers a pathway to excellence in the art and sport of fencing with the electric foil.

"A wonderful resource for blossoming fencers and aspiring coaches," says no less than Vinnie Bradford, Olympian, National Champion in two weapons, and member of the USA Fencing Hall of Fame. Every beginning fencer should lay hands on this book! (And lots of coaches!) Author Paul Sise not only introduces you to fencing foil, saber, and epee, he shows you how it's done, with copious photo illustrations and sometimes humorous sketches. It covers the basic techniques and progresses the novice fencer from raw beginner to eager competitor. Sise goes into depth, explaining the psychological and tactical differences and similarities between the weapons, and clarifies the often-confusing language of fencing. Finally, Paul enriches the book by offering illustrative stories from his own experience as a coach and fencer.This is an updated reprint of A Basic Fencing Companion which was originally published by SKA Swordplay Press.

This is a companion volume to the facsimile of Bauman's Fight Book (sometimes called Codex Wallerstein). In its pages, you will find articles from some of the leading scholars in the field of historical European martial arts studies that highlight various aspects of the manuscript and the world it came from. It begins with a detailed description of the manuscript and its history by Michael Chidester, followed by a transcription by Dierk Hagedorn and a full translation by Christian Henry Tobler and Jessica Finley.In the discussion section, Finley and Tobler also introduce the contents of parts A and B in a paper that discusses the various teachings and explores relationships with the tradition of Johannes Liechtenauer. Bart¿omiej Walczak discusses the dagger section and uses it as a lens through which to examine the origins and structure of the Augsburg tradition as a whole. Lucien Lee discusses the Messer fencing and proposes connections to other pre-Lecküchner texts. Elias Flatscher evaluates the wrestling teachings and compares them to modern wrestling traditions. Charles Lin and Marlene Hurst present a discussion of the historical context of the fighting teachings of parts A and B and some advice on training them in ways that reflect that context. Finally, Dierk Hagedorn shows connections between the illustrations in part C and Gladiatoria. An appendix contains an edition of another manuscript with similar artwork by Reinier van Noort and Oskar ter Mors.Apart from the facsimile, the manuscript scans are also published in a paperback volume under ISBN 978-1-953683-29-8.

"Esgrima" escrito por Manuel F. Creus en el año 1917 nos ofrece un libro sobre esgrima que está entre dos mundos, el del duelo y el del deporte. Además podemos ver como terminología y algunos conceptos de Destreza aun siguen vivos en el momento de esta obra. Un libro imprescindible para la historia de esgrima en España.

Since the dawn of human history, the club has been popularly regarded as the most primitive of weapons-the first that early man was able to crudely fashion using his own two hands, for the purposes of self-defense, hunting, and war. However, as the millennia progressed, the club developed a romantic allure, becoming associated with heroic figures such as Hercules, medieval fencing masters, and European strongmen as well as strongwomen. Later, the use of the club was also advocated by military authors of fencing treatises as physical conditioning for saber fencing. In this book, we examine the use of the club as both a weapon of self-defense and an exercise tool-with particular regard to its use in the nineteenth century Germanic speaking world-and examine a number of obscure technical sources that have hitherto escaped the notice of modern scholars and historians. Among the most interesting, and reprinted in a full bilingual version within this book, is a concise fencing treatise detailing the use of the massive, two-handed club. Published in 1855 in Germany, but with Scandinavian roots, this method looks at the use of the club for its serviceability as a tool of both self-defense and self-development (i.e., the cultivation of body, mind, and spirit). This club-method was part of a larger, holistic fencing system, that was intended to inculcate in the practitioner a knowledge of fencing theory and mechanics that could be applied to any weapon. As the author of the treatise explains: "The mere technical or regulatory exercises in the use of the club would indeed appear to be useful, in that one would be practicing the appropriate handling of that two-handed and massive cutting weapon and, in the event of an emergency, a club (or a club-like weapon), such as may be at hand, would then be able to be used with skill and safety... at the same time, they contain aesthetic elements which the trained gymnast can easily make use of." Methods of Using the Club contains extensive footnotes, more than sixty-five drawings, paintings, and photographs from history, and both an English translation and the original German version of the aforementioned treatise. CONTENTS Acknowledgments - viiI: Introduction - 1II: Notes on the Treatise - 47III: Treatise (English Translation) - 61IV: Treatise (German Transcription) - 89V: Additional Club Exercises - 103VI: Epilogue - 109Bibliography - 111About the Author - 115Additional Works - 116