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Learn the ancient and noble art of fighting with the long- or "hand-and-a-half" sword according to the teachings of the medieval fencing master Johannes Liechtenauer! Reconstructed from 14th - 16th c manuscripts and illuminations, the highly effective fighting techniques and principles of this elegant and deadly martial art are now available for everyone. A valuable treasure trove for everyone interested in historical swordsmanship, by respected martial artists Hans Heim and Alex Kiermayer.

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Building on the fundamentals of German swordsmanship shown in Part 1, this second DVD addresses advanced applications, including techniques found outside the "mainstream" of Liechtenauer's fencing system, and a variety of grappling and disarming techniques.

Hans and Alex also show effective training methods from their repertoire, giving the fencer ample resources to refine the already known basic principles and how to approach free fencing.

Finally, concepts and exercises for fighting against multiple attackers top off the DVD, creating a training tool for the modern swordsman unlike any previously available.

Contents:
- Techniques from non-Liechtenauer sources
- Grappling and disarming techniques
- Training methods
- Free fencing methods
- Fighting multiple opponents

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The Red Dragon Sword and Kit Bag is constructed from heavy duty material with robust zips and features 2 carry handles and a pair of adjustable straps to allow the bag to be carried as a rucksack.

Length: 143cm
Width at Top: 30cm
Width at Base: 45cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This is a multi-region DVD (Region 0) and is playable on DVD players from any region.

Johannes Lecküchner was a priest living in Franconia during the 15th century. His surviving books contain a wealth of information on the German fencing style of this era. His system, although based on the Liechtenauer tradition, his system is a veritable treasure of martial instruction, ranging from bladework to disarms and wrestling techniques.

Contents:
-Historical background
-Terminology and theory
-General basics like footwork, basic strikes, guards 
-The six "master-strikes" for the messer
-Intermediate to advanced techniques
-Grappling with the messer
-Disarms
-Solo drills and exercises

Buy The Messer of Johannes Leckuchner Part I – DVD with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA DVD retailer.

This is a multi-region DVD (Region 0) and is playable on DVD players from any region.

Johannes Lecküchner was a priest living in Franconia during the 15th century. His surviving books contain a wealth of information on the German fencing style of this era. His system, although based on the Liechtenauer tradition, his system is a veritable treasure of martial instruction, ranging from bladework to disarms and wrestling techniques.

Buy The Messer of Johannes Leckuchner Part I – DVD with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA DVD retailer.

This is a multi-region DVD (Region 0) and is playable on DVD players from any region.

For centuries, unarmoured combat with the sword and a small shield, or buckler, was one of the most wide spread martial arts of medieval and Renaissance Europe.

Based on surviving medieval combat treatises and years of martial arts practice, Roland Warzecha and Tobias Wenzel offer an introduction to this fascinating fighting art. Viewers are guided step by step through the fundamentals of body mechanics, tactics and fencing theory. The underlying concepts of historical technique are demonstrated and explained in detail.

As a bonus, the DVD contains a discussion of choosing safety gear and practice weapons, and contains unedited sequences of competitive free play as an example of modern sword and buckler sparring.

An ideal starting point for your personal training with sword and buckler, this DVD also provides useful insights and cutting edge research for the seasoned practitioner of Western martial arts.

Buy Sword and Shield (Buckler) – DVD with confidence from the UK’s leading HEMA DVD retailer.

This is a multi-region DVD (Region 0) and is playable on DVD players from any region.

Historical Self-Defence with a Walking Stick according to Pierre Vigny
Edward Barton-Wright was one of the first Europeans to learn Ju-Jitsu in Japan. Back in London, he founded a club where he taught the upper class in self-defence. He combined the most effective martial arts of his time: Canne Vigny, boxing, Savate and Ju-Jitsu. In doing so, he pioneered Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). His art of self-defence was named Bartitsu.
The teacher for stick fighting in the Bartitsu Club was Pierre Vigny. He adapted the techniques of classical French stick fighting ("La Canne") for self-defence.

The Side Sword was a military sword of the 16th and 17th century Renaissance period that also achieved popularity among civilians, due to its relatively light weight and quickness. It also had an advantage over its contemporary, the rapier, in having the ability to cut efficiently as well as thrust. Based on an original German sword of this type, this sword is well balanced an feels exceptional in the hand. The “swept” hilt affords excellent hand protection and the blade geometry makes for outstanding performance in both the cut and the thrust.

Overall: 104cm
Blade Length: 84cm
Handle Length: 14cm
Weight: 1219g
Point of Balance: 9cm
Thickness at Guard: 5.5mm
Thickness at Tip: 2.5mm
Blade Steel: 5160
Edge: Sharp
Handle Material: Leather
Pommel: Threaded

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Padded rapier made by Go Now. Blade made of soft foam to give you full safety during training. Outer fabric guarantees the long life of the product and high resistance to any damage to the blade.

Designed for thrusting practice, or for light training in pairs. Plastic hilt is covered with rubber for a stronger and more stable grip. Additional protection against hand injuries is given by the plastic guard.

Weight: 708g
Length: 97cm
Blade Length: 80cm
Grip Length: 12cm
Crossguard: 22cm

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