Schwertkampf 02

About the book: The continuation of the successful first volume, which focuses on the longsword. Herbert Schmidt explains the combat techniques with the short sword and the buckler, the small shield. He analyzes the well-known manuscript I.33, as well as other medieval writings by Talhoffer, Lignitzer, and Kal. Herbert Schmidt develops a modern textbook from this, which anyone interested—whether beginner or advanced—can use to work on and improve their skills. About the author: Herbert Schmidt leads the Austrian sword fighting association Ars Gladii and is part of an international research community that reconstructs and revitalizes historical European sword fighting. He is known as an expert far beyond the borders of Austria.