The Swordman's Companion: A Modern Training Manual for the Medieval Longsword
by Guy Windsor
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Author: Guy WindsorEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2010-01-01
ISBN: 1891448412
Number of pages: 236
Publisher: Chivalry Bookshelf
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Book Review: A True Manual
Summary: 5 Stars
Guy Windsor's book on Italian Longsword (a light two handed sword) is the perfect starting place for anyone wanting to study this weapon. Guy's understanding of basic body mechanics is extraordinary and these are rightfully emphasised. Based firmly in historical Italian sources, Swordsman's Companion contains a sequence of drills, logically ordered and clearly illustrated and explained.
The best way to learn the Italian Longsword is to train with an expert teacher, like Bob Charron or Guy himself. Failing that, Guy's book is a great place to start your studies.
With the recent release of Christian Tobler's excellent "Fighting with the German Longsword", both major systems of medieval longsword play are the subject of well researched, excellently written books. It's a great time to be studying medieval swordsmanship.
Stephen Hand
Author of Medieval Sword and Shield:
The Combat System of Royal Armouries MS. I.33
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