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Loading... SIGMUND RINGECKS KNIGHTLY ART OF THE LONGSWORD (original 2003; edition 2003)by David Lindholm
Work InformationSigmund Ringeck's Knightly Art of the Longsword by David Lindholm (2003)
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Belongs to SeriesSigmund Ringeck's Knightly Art of the Longsword (book 1); Sigmund Ringeck's Knightly Arts of Combat : Sword-and-Buckler Fighting, Wrestling, and Fighting in Armor (book 2)
In the first half of the 15th century, fencing master Sigmund Ringeck compiled a book with comments based on the fencing lessons from Liechtenauer's verses first written down in c. 1389. Ringeck's original handwritten manuscript, which contains no illustrations, is of great importance due to its detailed instruction on longsword, wrestling, sword and buckler, armored combat and mounted combat. Ringeck's greatness is that he starts with the basics and then teaches the student the secrets of the longsword step-by-step. He offers clear and precise instructions in the actual handling of the sword and how to use it to win a fight. And herein lies Ringeck's claim to posterity: he gives instruction in the true understanding of the longsword as a weapon. Today, the longsword instruction found in Ringeck's manual has been given new life by two modern students of the arts. Author David Lindholm has translated Ringeck's text and added extensive interpretations and comments. Illustrator and sword aficionado Peter Svard has created hundreds of instructive drawings capturing every nuance of the medieval swordsman's art. Also included in this impressive volume is advice for modern practitioners, such as physical training, evaluation of historical resources and the importance of test cutting. Finally, master swordsmith Peter Johnsson shows how to sharpen a sword and describes how the shape of the blade dictates its function. Photos and illustrations No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)796.860943The arts Recreational and performing arts Athletic and outdoor sports and games Combat sports FencingLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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