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Guy Windsor
"Our favourite writer of instructional manuals"- Neal Stephenson, from his foreword to Swordfighting, for writers, game designers, and martial artists.
Guy Windsor's historical martial arts training manuals are legendary. His…
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In From Medieval Manuscript to Modern Practice, renowned historical swordsman Guy Windsor demystifies one of the greatest martial arts books of all time, Fiore dei Liberi's Il Fior di Battaglia…
Take your skills and knowledge from absolute beginner to experienced fencer with the Complete Rapier Workbook, Guy Windsor’s training method based on his interpretation of Ridolfo Capoferro’s 1610 rapier treatise…
This book builds on the foundation laid in The Medieval Longsword, and teaches you how to train Fiore dei Liberi’s Art of Arms, as shown in his 1410 manuscript ll…
From renowned instructor and best-selling author Guy Windsor comes a comprehensive guide to historical martial arts. Learn how to research, plan, and practice any historical martial art, train for tournaments…
Armizare: the Medieval Italian Martial Art
Do you want to learn authentic medieval Italian martial arts and knightly combat?
With a training partner, some simple equipment, and this innovative workbook…
With this workbook you can take your skills to the next level. We will cover how to train: how to take things you already know, and make them actually work…
EVERYONE WANTS TO ADD YEARS TO THEIR LIFE. BUT EVERYONE NEEDS... TO ADD LIFE TO THEIR YEARS.
One of the world's foremost experts in historical swordfighting and martial arts systems…
The Medieval Longsword covers everything you need to know from tools of the trade, to footwork, strikes and defences, to how to exploit your adversary’s mistakes, and how to disarm…
A complete beginner’s guide to training in medieval Italian longsword. This book covers everything from choosing a sword, to warming up, to fencing. Full of set drills and clear descriptions…
Take a beginners’ course with world-renowned swordsmanship instructor Dr. Guy Windsor, through this innovative workbook format.
With this 70+ page workbook you can learn the basics of rapier fencing. The…
Complete your basic training!
With this 80+ page workbook you can complete your knowledge of Capoferro’s rapier plays, building a strong foundation on which to construct your fencing skills.
The…
If you have two hands, and only one of them is holding the sword, you might as well have a second weapon. The most common companion weapon for the rapier…
With this 80+ page workbook you can complete your knowledge of Capoferro’s single rapier plays, building a strong foundation on which to construct your fencing skills.
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In Mastering the Art of Arms, Volume One: The Medieval Dagger, Guy Windsor presents a complete guide to the principles and practice of Italian dagger combat, as set down in…
Guy Windsor presents a complete guide to Italian dagger combat, as set down in Il Fior di Battaglia, a manuscript written in 1410. Readers are guided through the processes of…
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The Duellist's Companion is a must-read exploration of 17th century Italian rapier fencing and a thorough interpretation of the style of legendary swordsman Ridolfo Capoferro, author of the most famous…
Useful, helpful, absorbing, entertaining. Whether you are interested in weaponry or, like me, researching details for a novel, this is the book for you. Helen Hollick, Amazon customer.
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Guy Windsor,Philippo Vadi
This black and white paperback edition of The Art of Sword Fighting in Earnest includes a detailed introduction, setting Vadi and his combat style in their historical context, a complete…
Der Begriff mittelalterliche Kampfkunst beschwoert Bilder von Rittern in Rustungen herauf, die Schwert, Lanze und Axt schwingen. Obwohl diese Vorstellung durchaus richtig ist, ist die Grundlage des ritterlichen Kampfes eine…
Full colour facsimile of Philippo Vadi’s important fifteenth century manuscript on knightly commentary, with a detailed introduction, accurate translation and practical commentary from world-renowned swordsmanship instructor and researcher Dr. Guy…
Guy Windsor,Fiore Dei Liberi
In From Medieval Manuscript to Modern Practice, renowned historical swordsman Guy Windsor demystifies one of the greatest martial arts books of all time, Fiore dei Liberi’s Il Fior di Battaglia…
