German Longsword Study Guide Paperback – 28 Aug. 2013

I've had the privilege of attending a German longsword course with Keith Farrell, so thought it would be interesting to compare the book to the real life style. Comparing the book to real life HEMA training, the sequence of training is spot on with an emphasis on getting footwork right early on. The guard work and cut work can be followed easily in real life. I'd highly recommend this book as your starting point if you're interesting in getting into HEMA, and it will also be used to experienced HEMA practitioners.

I was recommended this book by my (primarily German) longsword clubI have found this book a fantastic starting point for solo training. This book offers concise and educated views and translations of very important techniques, which has allowed me to start improving my techniques while alone, instead of relying 100% on my club to teach me.That said, it's also a great resource for cooperative/club training. The book offers a bunch of useful drills etc. in the back that are great for both solo and cooperative training.Thoroughly impressed; I have been unable to find any published literature that has been so useful.

This book is great. I have been into HEMA for a while, but without a group to practise with, finding source material and guides is difficult. The internet is a good resource, but only when looking for something specific. The book offers something more; experience recorded from first hand exploration. This guide is for all comers to HEMA and offers advice on all aspects. It is an invaluable sourcebook for anyone to buy for longsword study. Not only that but the product arrived exactly two weeks before the predicted date, which is always good. I have found it all very enlightening.

Great overview.

Very good book, good expedition, good price.

When I first started in HEMA, I was a little daunted by the unwieldy historical documents we work from. Books like this one bridge the gap perfectly. It's practically never on the bookshelf because I read, re-read, look up stuff, all the time.

Great book. After having Keith over as an instructor he went through one cut and one gaurd for almost 2 days! And we still hadn't scratched the surface!. This is well worth the read as Keith delievers his lessons in excellent easy to understand ways.

An excellent that will help you in learning the longsword basics and will allow you to better understand the lichtenauer tradition