HEMA Media

The book is divided into five thematic parts, each dealing with a different element of the study of historical European martial arts. Topics include chivalry, history and research, studies of weapons, test cutting, and practical concerns.

Presented within this book is an investigation of the Company of Liechtenauer, tracing their connections and influences through archival records spanning more than a century. Scholarly Fencing is contrasted with what was referred to as ‘Common Fencing’. This book demonstrates the Aristotelian and Scholastic approach that defined the secret Art of Liechtenauer, and describes the science of sword-fighting in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Showcasing the Western World's rich fighting arts heritage.

In this issue:

How to fight when you have to: The defensive arts of Jean Joseph-Renaud;
The noble science of defense: European martial arts and the Renaissance;
The elements of test cutting;
Four days in Racine;
Taking up the Italian rapier;
Western Warriors;
Instructor's Corner;
And more...

Showcasing the Western World's rich fighting arts heritage.

In this issue:

Mounted combat and the art of horsemanship;
Sigmund Ringeck's mounted combat;
Thomas Page's sword and targe;
What now?: Decision-making at the bind in Liechtenauer's art;
Western Warriors;
Event Reports;
And more...

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

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.

Buy The Longsword of Johannes Liechtenauer 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.

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

Buy The Longsword of Johannes Liechtenauer Part 2 – 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.

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.