Longsword
Schedule
Thursday evenings from 19h30 to 21h30
Classes topic
Among the practices in Historical European Martials Arts, wielding the medieval sword might be the most iconic one.
From all the medieval fencing treatises available, we study the ones attributed to Meister Johannes Liechtenauer.
That choice sprang from the fact that already back then, his treatises were quite successful, being copied and spread many times, with additions here, text alterations there, that – by crossing the different sources – are offering quite some indsight about his art of combat (kunst des fechten).
Liechtenauer’s teachings are made out of three parts, the Blossfechten (fighting without armor), the Harnischfechten (fighting with armor) and the Rossfechten (fighting on horse).
For practical and material reasons, we study the Blossfechten portion but exploration of the two other ones is possible during Workshop Time and/or Extra Time.
Instructors
Hannelore
Instructor, Club President
Member since august of 2019, Hannelore (she/he) loves getting in the weeds of the sourcework. Having done higher studies in Medieval Dutch Literature & Linguistics and Modern Translation, she now teaches the system of Liechtenauer in an organized way and enjoys discussing interpretations. She uses concepts from modern sportcoaching to improve brain, brawn and body structure. Hannelore knows first aid and CPR, believes in student support and diversity.
Ressources
The Wiktenauer: provides first hand sources
- The Recital of the Chivalric Art of Fencing of the Grand Master Johannes Liechtenauer: presentation and link to a document containing the transcription and the translation of the 3 first glosers of Liechtenauer verses, “Hanko Döbringer”, “Peter von Danzig” and Sigmund Ringeck based on the sources found in the Wiktenauer
Schola Artis Gladii et Armorum: search tool in sources
Schola Gladiatoria – Sources page: from Matt Easton’s club (UK)
HS 3227a by The ARMA: presentation, transcription and translation of that document, attributed to a certain Hanko or Hans Döbringer
Acta Periodica Duellatorum: regular publication of scientific articles covering the domains of HEMA
Resources for the Historical European Martial Arts and Sports Community: articles, sources, ressources, informations
Historical Fighting Guide – Longsword usage resources: numerous links to longsword use ressources