May 2013
28 posts
“this is the basic tenet of swordsmanship: that a man is always in motion and...”
– “Döbringer” manuscript, 1389
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Anders Linnard on the virtues of being a fencer →
“The history of the sword is the history of humanity.”
– Sir Richard F. Burton, 1884
“..strength of body is very necessary to attain to the perfection of this Art.”
– Giacomo Di Grassi, 1570
“The science of the sword, or of arms, is speculative science, essentially...”
– Nicoletto Giganti,1606
April 2013
42 posts
“nimblenesse of bodie and nimblenesse of weapon are two chief helpes for thy...”
– Joseph Swetnam, 1617
“…be diligent in all manliness, discipline and breeding…”
– Joachim Meyer, 1570 (B1V)
“…all one’s strength and manliness is laid against one’s opponent in...”
– Joachim Meyer, 1570
