The most thorough attempt ever to examine Medieval swords from the point of view of their historical function and use. Derived from rare historical manuscripts and material covering the highly effective techniques of sword and shield as well as Medieval long-swords and great-swords. A one of a kind detailed compilation featuring over two hundred illustrated pages of weapons, techniques, and fighting principles.
Based on years on extensive training in the use of historical European weaponry it offers extensive instruction on practice and modern sparring. This seminal work sets a new standard in the approach to this fascinating subject. |
Finally, a work that presents
Based on years of hands-on study
and practice by HACA Director and sword scholar John Clements, this sweeping work finally
approaches Medieval swordsmanship as a legitimate martial art form and not as fantasy play
or theatrical performance. This is a detailed examination and practical guide to one of
the most fascinating areas of our Western martial heritage: the Medieval sword!
Both
a general reference work and an instruction guide for beginning and advanced students of
martial arts and military history. A thorough study of the martial art of Medieval
swordsmanship and the historical fighting skills of knights, warriors, and men-at-arms
which attempts to reconstruct and rebuild their lost fighting arts. Also the only
exhaustive and comprehensive study of the formidable but overlooked Medieval shield.