German Fencing Masters

Society of Liechtenauer

Collective of medieval and Renaissance German fencing masters of the Society of Liechtenauer.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth14. století

Era14th–16th century

Country of OriginGermany / Holy Roman Empire

Rank / TitleGerman School of Fencing

Active Years1350–1600

Biography

The Society of Liechtenauer comprised 17 medieval master fencers named by Paulus Kal. Their annotated combat manuscripts (Fechtbücher) preserved the German longsword martial tradition.

Associated Martial Arts

Ringen (Medieval German Wrestling)Master→

German wrestling of the 14th to 16th centuries, as important in the fight books as the sword. The sources divide the friendly mode from the serious one, where locks and strikes are allowed.