| Descript |
192 sidor ; 28.8 cm |
| Series |
Sword fighting ; 1
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| Note |
Includes bibliographical references (page 183) and Internet addresses of fighting schools, serious swordfighting groups, discussion groups, and manufacturers of swords and equipment |
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Introduction : definitions -- Weaponry : a specialized device -- The sources : testimonials from a turbulent time -- The foundation : fundamentals of fighting technique -- The guards : beginning and end -- The master strikes : high school of fencing -- The five words : timing and technique -- Fundamental techniques : building blocks of combat -- Winding : combat blade on blade -- The displacements : confusion of ideas -- Fighting at the sword : all's fair -- Disarming techniques : taking the sword -- Fighting powerfully : stay in the before -- Practical combat : techniques and tactics -- In direct combat : possibilities from the bind -- Master strikes in practice : complex combat sequences -- Swordfighting equipment : the hardware -- Free fight : man against man -- Test cutting : realistic exercises -- Safety in training : the most important point -- Practical training tips |
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A comprehensive introduction to the subject of sword fighting: Herbert Schmidt explains the fundamentals of fighting with the long sword, the guards, cuts and Master Cuts, as well as advanced techniques and tactics for practical fighting. These also include wrestling at the sword. Typical combat sequences, equipment tips, cutting tests, training and free fighting, plus an extensive glossary round out this new standard work. Its modern approach and numerous photos make this book a valuable textbook and reference work. Herbert Schmidt is the leader of Ars Gladii, the Austrian swordfighting club, and is part of an international research community that is reconstructing historical European swordfighting and awakening it to new life. He is acknowledged as an expert far beyond the borders of Austria |
| Subject |
Swordplay.
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Fäktning
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| Classmark |
796.86
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| Translation |
Schwertkampf : der Kampf mit dem langen Schwert nach der Deutschen Schule
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| ISBN/ISSN |
9780764347924 inbunden |
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