Learn the Art of Combat - Battlesword Fundamentals

The use of the striking German battle sword as found in many armories through out Germany still poses many unanswered questions - I have been asking myself exactly those questions for the past months. And have had some very interesting insights reading well-known and not so well-known contemporary books. Read more about my research here: Download the full article here (pdf in german and english): Timemarks: 0:00 Intro 0:25 The weapon 2:02 Gripping 2:59 Guards 3:47 Thrusting 5:18 Striking 9:39 Conclusion Music source: Concerto Grosso in G minor ()