Medieval dagger book by Paladin

[Jay Vail]

I thought it would be a good time to let everyone know that Paladin has given me a tentative publication date of July 2006 for my interpretative survey book of Medieval and Renaissance dagger combat. Relying primarily on Fiore, Talhoffer, the Gladiatoria, and Jeffrey Forgeng's Meyer translation, this work is an attempt to survey the primary techniques of both armed and unarmed dagger defense from a variety of sources. In my view, not only is such material of
interest to the student of Western martial arts, but it should be helpful to anyone interested in self-defense matters generally, since, unlike sword material, the techniques presented in the old manuals are as fresh and useful
today as they were 600 years ago.

The book should be titled "Medieval and Renaissance Dagger Combat."

John Clements has contributed a great forward.

[Joachim Nilsson]

Wow. I'm truly looking forward to your book, Jay. I for one think that dagger-material and -presentations are under-represented on todays market. This will mean a shift of balance in a positive direction.

Best,
Joachim

[Randall Pleasant]

Way to go Jay. <img src="/forum/images/icons/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Your book is at the top of my wanted list.

[Ben Strickling]

Congrats Jay! Like a lot of people I'm sure, I've been waiting for something like this. Can't wait.

[Matthew_Anderson]

Awesome, can't wait to see it!

[Martin_Wilkinson]

Sounds good, dagger play is something that has always interested me, i look forward to reading your book.

Martin.

[Brian Hunt]

Once again,

congratulations. I look forward to purchasing my copy.

Brian Hunt
GFS

[JeanryChandler]

Definately a must-have. Congratulations Jay! (Can I trade you a sword or two for a book? <img src="/forum/images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" /> )

Jr

[Jonathan Scott]

Congrats on the book, Jay! I'll be sure to buy it, as well as work on some of that dagger stuff with ya (whenever our schedules are less busy...). and next time I won't jab you in the face with the rondel! <img src="/forum/images/icons/blush.gif" alt="" />

[TimSheetz]

Jay,

Let me add my congrats and say that I am looking forward to getting my copy of your book.

Thanks,

Tim

[Allen Johnson]

Congrats! Looking forward to it!

[david welch]

In my view, not only is such material of interest to the student of Western martial arts, but it should be helpful to anyone interested in self-defense matters generally, since, unlike sword material, the techniques presented in the old manuals are as fresh and useful today as they were 600 years ago.

Very interesting, Jay.

I just got a "Hell's Belle" bowie for an early birthday gift and I believe it works better as a short messer than anything else I have tried. I am looking forwards to trying out the stuff from your book with it.

[Shane Smith]

Excellent Jay!

[Martin_Wilkinson]

Once again, congratulations, and i look forward to reading your book.

Do you know if it will be available in England? Or will i need to get it shipped over from America etc?

Martin.

[Gene Tausk]

Allow me as well to add my name to the chorus of congragulations. Your book is on my "short list" of titles to purchase this year, so please keep us updated as to when it is published.


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SFS
Study Group Leader - Houston ARMA Southide