Joachim Meyer
Freifechter / Freimeister
German-Strasbourg fencing master and author of the monumental 1570 printed manual Kunst des Fechtens.
Quick Facts
Date of Birthca 1537
Date of Death1571
Era16th century
Country of Origin
Germany / Strasbourg
Germany / StrasbourgRank / TitleAuthor of Kunst des Fechtens (1570)
Active Years1560–1571
Biography
Joachim Meyer published Gründtliche Beschreibung der Kunst des Fechtens in Strasbourg in 1570. It systematically covers longsword, dussack, rapier, dagger, and staff.