Nicolaes Petter, the Biography

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The ultimate Nicolaes Petter source. Nicolaes Petter was a Wine Merchant and a well-known and undefeated Wrestler in Amsterdam during the 17th century. In 1674 his knowledge about wrestling and self-defence was published in a book with 71 etchings by the famous artist and illustrator Romeyn de Hooghe. According to many martial artists and historians, it is one of the most important martial arts books ever published. This book is the biography of Nicolaes Petter and an introduction to the world around him. Also describes 17th century Amsterdam, the Oude and Nieuwe Doolhof, Wine trade, Crime and violence, Lutherism in Amsterdam. Includes Petter's original books. Full training manual of: Petter's self defence suggestions, examples wrestling, weight lifting with barrels. Foreword by MMA legend and champion Bas Rutten. BIBLIOGRAPHY WITH SOURCES FROM PAGE 641. For more information: www.nicolaespetter.blogspot.com