When monks fought a nobleman in a judicial duel
byIn the medieval period the practice of dueling was part of the legal system in many places in Europe. The idea was that if…
Historical Fencing culture
Last Blood: The grave of the last German student killed in a thrust duel
byThe last German student to die as a result of a duel using thrusting swords—not unlike the French épée de combat—was the young jurist…
Origins of the Marxbrüder fencing guild
byThe Marxbrüder was a famous fencing guild of the 1400-1600s and the first guild to receive imperial privileges to train masters of the longsword….
A letter to a friend
byYou have a passion for the sword and your passion rubs off on those around you. You start training and others look to you…
What is a fencer? Part I
byI know I am not the only one who feels fencing is more than training, research, techniques, sparring, and competitions. Being a fencer means…
What is a fencer? Part II: Fencing and modernity
byWhat is a fencer? Part II The sword is one of the most powerful symbols of our culture. But how does the sword and…