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Historical European Martial Arts & Fencing Texts
Presented here is our active ongoing list of manuals and works of historical European Masters of Defence. Interpretation and reconstruction of Medieval and Renaissance fencing is still only in its infancy and bringing to public study the numerous manuals of the Masters of Defence is an important part of our efforts. The ARMA encourages and supports efforts at translating these invaluable texts. A large part of the ARMA's energy is directed at interpretation and integration of translated source material into practical hands-on curriculum. In gathering and compiling data on Renaissance martial arts literature we have relied on a great variety of sources among our membership and worldwide network of enthusiasts and researchers. All information should be considered tentative and open to revision pending further clarification and confirmation.

Note: ARMA® - The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts and the ARMA logo are federally registered trademarks, copyright © 2001. All rights reserved. No use of the ARMA name or emblem is permitted without authorization. Reproduction of material from this site without written permission of the authors is strictly prohibited. HACA and The Historical Armed Combat Association copyright © 1999 by John Clements. All rights reserved. Contents of this site © 1999-2008 by ARMA.