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A '''fechtbuch''' is a term used to describe fencing manuals from the [[middle ages]] and [[renaissance]] [[period]]s. The term is [[Germany|German]] meaning ''combat manual'' (lit. ''fight book'') and can also mean only [[Germany|German]] martial works from the [[15th century|15th]] and [[16th century]].
A '''fechtbuch''' is a term used to describe fencing manuals from the [[middle ages]] and [[renaissance]] [[period]]s. The term is [[Germany|German]] and means ''combat manual'' (lit. ''fight book'') although is can also be applied to mean only [[Germany|German]] martial works from the [[15th century|15th]] and [[16th century]].


A number of surviving fechtbucher survive today and a growing movement amongst historical martial arts enthusiasts are studying the works and re-learning the fighting techniques of their forebears.
A number of surviving fechtbucher survive today and a growing movement amongst [[western martial arts|historical martial arts]] enthusiasts are studying the works and re-learning the fighting techniques of their forebears.


Fechtbucher were often written in cryptic terms so that students familar with the basics would be able to expand their knowledge. Some are devoid of text and many discuss philosophical matters in regard to the fighting arts.
Fechtbucher were often written in cryptic terms so that students familar with the basics would be able to expand their knowledge. Some are devoid of text and many discuss philosophical matters in regard to the fighting arts.


Fechtbucher cover not only the use of the [[arming sword]] and [[longsword]] but also [[spear]], [[axe]], [[halberd]], [[rapier]], [[dagger]] and also others besides.
Fechtbucher cover not only the use of the [[arming sword]] and [[longsword]] but also [[spear]], [[axe]], [[halberd]], [[rapier]], [[dagger]] and others besides.


== Fechtbucher ==
== Fechtbucher ==
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*Le Jeu de la Hache ''1400''
*Le Jeu de la Hache ''1400''
*Flos Duellatorum, ''1409-1410''
*Flos Duellatorum, ''1409-1410''
*Ringgeck's Fechtbuch ''c.1440''
*[[Ringeck]]'s Fechtbuch ''c.1440''
*Jud Lew ''c.1440''
*Jud Lew ''c.1440''
*The von Danzig Fechtbuch ''1452''
*The [[von Danzig]] Fechtbuch ''1452''
*Paulus Kal ''1450-1500''
*Paulus Kal ''1450-1500''
*Hans Talhoffer ''1459, 1467''
*Hans [[Talhoffer]] ''1459, 1467''
*De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi ''1482-1487''
*De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi ''1482-1487''
*Hans von Speyer ''1491''
*Hans von Speyer ''1491''
*Paradoxes of Defence ''1499''
*Paradoxes of Defence ''1499''
*Joachim Meyer ''1570''
*Joachim Meyer ''1570''
*Arte Dell' Armi ''1568''
*Arte Dell' Armi ''1568''
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== Masters ==
== Masters ==
A selection of fencing masters of particular fame who have work attributed to them.
A selection of [[fencing master]]s of particular fame who have work attributed to them.


*Johannes [[Liechtenaur]], [[14th century]]
*Johannes [[Liechtenauer]], [[14th century]]
*Hans [[Talhoffer]], [[15th century]]
*Hans [[Talhoffer]], [[15th century]]
*Giacomo di Grassi, 16th century?
*Giacomo di Grassi, 16th century?
*Fiore dei Liberi, [[15th century]]
*[[Fiore]] dei Liberi, [[15th century]]
*[[George Silver]], [[16th century|16th]] and [[17th century]]
*[[George Silver]], [[16th century|16th]] and [[17th century]]
*Camillo Agrippa [[16th century]]
*Camillo Agrippa [[16th century]]
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*Medieval Sword and Shield, ''Paul Wagner and Stephen Hand''. [[13th century|13th]] or early [[14th century]] [[arming sword]] and [[buckler]] using [[I.33]].
*Medieval Sword and Shield, ''Paul Wagner and Stephen Hand''. [[13th century|13th]] or early [[14th century]] [[arming sword]] and [[buckler]] using [[I.33]].
*The Medieval Art of Swordsmanship, "Jeffrey L. Forgeng''. A fascimile of [[I.33]]. [[13th century|13th]] or early [[14th century]] [[arming sword]] and [[buckler]].
*The Medieval Art of Swordsmanship, "Jeffrey L. Forgeng''. A fascimile of [[I.33]]. [[13th century|13th]] or early [[14th century]] [[arming sword]] and [[buckler]].
*Fighting with the German Longsword, ''Chritian Henry Tobler''. [[15th century]] [[longsword]]
*Fighting with the German Longsword, ''Christian Henry Tobler''. [[15th century]] [[longsword]]
*Secrets of German Medieval Swordsmanship, "Christian Henry Tobler''. [[15th century]] [[longsword]]
*Secrets of German Medieval Swordsmanship, "Christian Henry Tobler''. [[15th century]] [[longsword]]

==Internal Links==
* [[Historical swordfighting]]
* [[Western martial arts]]
* [[Martial art]]s
* [[Martial sport]]s

==External Links==
* [http://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Treatises Wiktenauer] as have a large collection of period manuals.
*The [http://www.middleages.hu/english/martialarts/treatise_database.php Treatise database] for Martial Arts Reconstruction has a large collection of period manuals with links to source documentation.
* The ARMA's collection of [http://www.thearma.org/manuals.htm#.VKxwhyuUf2E Historical Manuals] some of which are only available for members of the ARMA.


[[category:western martial arts]]
[[category:western martial arts]]

Latest revision as of 10:37, 7 January 2015

A fechtbuch is a term used to describe fencing manuals from the middle ages and renaissance periods. The term is German and means combat manual (lit. fight book) although is can also be applied to mean only German martial works from the 15th and 16th century.

A number of surviving fechtbucher survive today and a growing movement amongst historical martial arts enthusiasts are studying the works and re-learning the fighting techniques of their forebears.

Fechtbucher were often written in cryptic terms so that students familar with the basics would be able to expand their knowledge. Some are devoid of text and many discuss philosophical matters in regard to the fighting arts.

Fechtbucher cover not only the use of the arming sword and longsword but also spear, axe, halberd, rapier, dagger and others besides.

Fechtbucher

This is a selection of surving fechtbucher in approximate chronological order.

  • I.33 (Royal Armouries) c.1280
  • The Dobringer Hausbuch 1389
  • Le Jeu de la Hache 1400
  • Flos Duellatorum, 1409-1410
  • Ringeck's Fechtbuch c.1440
  • Jud Lew c.1440
  • The von Danzig Fechtbuch 1452
  • Paulus Kal 1450-1500
  • Hans Talhoffer 1459, 1467
  • De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi 1482-1487
  • Hans von Speyer 1491
  • Paradoxes of Defence 1499
  • Joachim Meyer 1570
  • Arte Dell' Armi 1568
  • His True Arte of Defense 1594
  • His Practise (in two books) 1595
  • Gran Simulacro Dell'Arte e dell'uso della Scherma 1610
  • Della vera Practica & scienza d'arma libri due nel primo de quali si tratta di fondament della spada solla 1624

Masters

A selection of fencing masters of particular fame who have work attributed to them.

Modern Translations and Interpretations

Internal Links

External Links

  • Wiktenauer as have a large collection of period manuals.
  • The Treatise database for Martial Arts Reconstruction has a large collection of period manuals with links to source documentation.
  • The ARMA's collection of Historical Manuals some of which are only available for members of the ARMA.
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