Sword in Two Hands: A Full-Color Modern Training Guide based on the Fior di Battaglia of Fiore dei Liberi

Brian R. Price

ISBN 10: 1891448137 / ISBN 13: 9781891448133

Published by none, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sword in Two Hands: A Full-Color Modern Training Guide based on the Fior di Battaglia of Fiore dei Liberi
• Publisher: none
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1891448137
• ISBN 13: 9781891448133
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Weight: 34 ounces

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Synopsis

The reconstruction of highly efficient and deadly medieval fighting systems has seen a popular resurgence as students recreate these arts through structured martial arts training and then test their skills in competitive tournaments. Brian R. Price, Principale for one of the largest martial arts / historical fighting schools and author of the immensely popular Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction, presents the first English-language book focused solely on the astounding swordsmanship of the late 14th century swordmaster, Fiore dei Liberi. In the Fior di Battaglia the old master recorded an integrated fighting system that includes grappling, work with and against a dagger, baton, the sword in one and two hands, spear and poleaxe, in and out of armour, on foot and on horseback. This system, based on a set of simple principles, is as effective as any martial arts system since devised. Sword in Two Hands distills this system through the use of the hand-and-a-half sword using a proven, logical, systematic approach integrating modern training techniques. The book includes drills and more than 700 color photographs.

About the Author

Brian R. Price is a prolific author on topics ranging from arms and armour, chivalry, the hundred year's war, medieval knighthood and medieval swordsmanship. Amongst his notworthy books are the 1998 "Techniques of Medieval Armour Reproduction," (the "bible") for modern armourers; the 1996 "Book of the Tournament," and the 1999 "Ramon Lull's Book of Knighthood & Chivalry." Mr. Price is also a designer of medieval artifact reproductions (revival.us), is co-founder of the Schola Saint George, an international school of medieval swordsmanship and is a doctoral student in history at the University of North Texas.