Hi all!
I wanted to get opinions on which longsword training manual is best for a beginner like myself.
Any input is much appreciated!
Best longsword manual
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Randall Pleasant
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Re: Best longsword manual
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I would say Ringeck's longsword section by Lindolm. You have to ignore the interpretations but the translation is simple and straightforward. Also go by the original order. Lindolm decided to reorganize the matierial for some reason.
"The Lord is my strenght and my shield, my heart trusteth in Him and I am helped..." Psalms 28:7
"All fencing is done with the aid of God." Doebringer 1389 A.D.
"All fencing is done with the aid of God." Doebringer 1389 A.D.
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Mr. Awan,
A nice primer in the form of a varient translation of the Ringeck material recommended by Ray McCullough is available here: http://www.thearma.org/Manuals/Ringeck.htm
Another good starting point (IMHO) is the anonymous gloss HS 3227a or 'Döbringer MS'. You can find a translation of it by the aforementioned David Lindholm here: http://www.thearma.org/Manuals/dobringer.html
A nice primer in the form of a varient translation of the Ringeck material recommended by Ray McCullough is available here: http://www.thearma.org/Manuals/Ringeck.htm
Another good starting point (IMHO) is the anonymous gloss HS 3227a or 'Döbringer MS'. You can find a translation of it by the aforementioned David Lindholm here: http://www.thearma.org/Manuals/dobringer.html
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