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Omar Awan
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Best longsword manual

Postby Omar Awan » Wed May 14, 2014 2:52 am

Hi all!
I wanted to get opinions on which longsword training manual is best for a beginner like myself.
Any input is much appreciated!
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Re: Best longsword manual

Postby Randall Pleasant » Fri May 16, 2014 11:23 am

Omar

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Postby Omar Awan » Fri May 16, 2014 2:05 pm

Sorry about that.
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Postby RayMcCullough » Sat May 17, 2014 1:41 pm

I would say Ringeck's longsword section by Lindolm. You have to ignore the interpretations but the translation is simple and straightforward. Also go by the original order. Lindolm decided to reorganize the matierial for some reason.
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Postby Omar Awan » Sat May 17, 2014 3:36 pm

Thanks for the info man!
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Postby John Farthing » Sun May 18, 2014 6:32 am

Mr. Awan,

A nice primer in the form of a varient translation of the Ringeck material recommended by Ray McCullough is available here: http://www.thearma.org/Manuals/Ringeck.htm

Another good starting point (IMHO) is the anonymous gloss HS 3227a or 'Döbringer MS'. You can find a translation of it by the aforementioned David Lindholm here: http://www.thearma.org/Manuals/dobringer.html
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