Pedagogical Framework

The 14th-century martial science of Johannes Liechtenauer

We reconstruct historical fencing through peer-reviewed manuscript research, treating every verse, wind, and guard as a rigorous system of biomechanical reality.

20 Years

of continuous practice

4 Nations

federation chapters

100%

manuscript anchored

Archival Foundation

Primary reliance on manuscript glosses

Our curriculum derives directly from the foundational verses of Johannes Liechtenauer and subsequent 15th-century glosses by Ringeck, Danzig, and Lew. We interrogate unarmored longsword, messer, dagger, and historical wrestling with steel in hand.

By testing historical theory against the reality of disciplined sparring, we ensure that scholarly research translates directly into functional, high-pressure martial competence.

Methodology

Four-stage technical progression

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Foundation and Guards

The Wind and Bind

Master Cuts and Bruch

Tactical Free Play

Mastery of historical footwork, structural body alignment, and clean transitions through Vom Tag, Ochs, Pflug, and Alber.

Developing tactile sensitivity through the sword blade, applying pressure against resistance, and seizing the centerline.

Executing the zornhau, krumphau, and other master strikes paired with precise counters to break opponent defenses.

Full-contact steel sparring governed by strict safety standards, testing technical form under unpredictable pressure.

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