What to do if you are called for the judicial duel with mace and shield

The Folios 128r-129v of the KK5126, Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria, do contain some recommendations for a participant of a mace - shield duel in a judicial court. The most interesting thing for us is that it is not absolutely expected that the fighters must die. It is asked for regulations, what will happen if someone wins …

How to hold a Long Knife – “Langes Messer”

There are various ways to hold a weapon. Most of the fencers are not aware or do not care how they take their weapons in their hands. This is acceptable for several reasons: a lot of sword-users use their weapons mostly with heavy hand protection gear and thus have no tolerance to change their grip. …

An introduction to the Long Knife, “Langes Messer”

The Art of the Long Knife, German Langes Messer, is a martial art. For the beginner the Long Knife is an excellent weapon to become familiar with the principles of all the one handed weapons. The one who knows how to fight with the Long Knife will handle any one-handed weapon or a simple stick just …

Paulus Kal, a Schirrmeister

Paulus Kal created at least two books about martial arts. His profession was called "Schirrmeister" this expression is not defined exactly, but looking a the life of several Schirrmeister we see that this is a title defining a rank at court or in the army. It is somebody responsible for the courtly or military belongings …